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NCLEX Meds

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1. Antiulcer/antiacid. Interferes with drug absorption.






2. A Loop diuretic that has ototoxic effects.






3. Peaks in 2-4 hours.






4. Antipsychotic - antimetic. SE may be difficulty urinating which can become severe health problem.






5. Lipid - lowering agent. Used w/high triglyceride levels; monitor AST levels (8-20).






6. Potassium sparing diuretic






7. Aka: estrogen. Initial SE: nausea. Long - term SE: visual disturbances & tinnitus






8. End in 'lol' - decrease BP. Negative SE: bronchospasms and bradycardia.






9. LR ; .09NS ; blood products






10. Expected results is prolonged PTT time of 1.5 times the control.






11. Hormone. Treats hypothyroidism. Should increase metabolic processes - including GFR - decreasing edema.






12. Always drawn up first.






13. Antianginal - antihypertenisve/ Calcium Channel Blocker. Check pulse before administering - bradycardia is major SE.






14. Antiulcer. Caffeine contraindicated w/use.






15. Medications that end in AM. Ex: Lorazepam






16. Contraindicated in closed angle glaucoma






17. MAOI- avoid aged cheese - yogurt - beer - & wine.






18. Antianginal - antiarrhythmic - antihypertensive. Decreases effectiveness of Lipitor.






19. Supplement for pernicious anemia.






20. Antipsychotic. Given IM w/ 2 inch - 21 gauge needle.






21. (hydroxyzine). Anti - anxiety - antihistamine - seadative/hypnotic.






22. Antiparkinson drugs.

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23. Can put patient into a bipolar episode.

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24. Bronchodilator; Adrenergic. Mgt of reversible airway diseases or to delay preterm labor. Maternal tachycardia can be SE -






25. Antiarrhythmics. Used for premature ventricular contractions in excess of 6 per minute.






26. Ace Inhibitor - dry chronic cough.






27. Fast acting antihypertensive used in autonomic dysreflexia.






28. Can cause postural hypotension; monitor VS before & after administration.






29. Metered does inhaler for control of asthma; rinse mouth after use.






30. .45 ; .2 ; D5W






31. Antiemetic used to control N & V - anxiety.






32. Antifungal/imidazoles. Treats candidasis as seen in AIDS.






33. Levels commonly tested (1 - 1.5 normal); very hard on kidneys - need to dring 2-3 L per day. Improvement not typically seen for 1-2 weeks.






34. Can cause a hemorrhage during a sickle cell crisis.






35. Needed in patients who are chronic alcoholics.






36. (cefazolin). Anti - infective. 1st gen. cephalosporin.






37. Osmotic diuretic






38. Antiparkinson agent - antidiabetic/dopamine agonists. Take w/meals to prevent GI upset.






39. Cephalosporin antibiotic. Can alter intestinal flora.






40. An herbal supplement used in the mgt of menopausal symptoms.






41. (buspirone). Anti - anxiety medication.






42. (pheneizine). Antidepressant/MAOI.






43. Can cause photosensitivity - use sun screen.






44. Opioid analgesic. Monitor RR and depth of respirations.






45. A rapid acting insulin w/an onset of 5-15 minutes.






46. Antiinfective - antiprotozoal - antiulcer agent. Used to treat Inflammatory Bowel Disease.






47. (benztropine). Antiparkinson agent/anticholinergic. Treats extrapyramidal effects.






48. (Dopamine). Inotropic - vasopressor/adrenergic. BP - CO - Shock - increase renal perfusion.






49. Ovulation inducer; changes hormonal effects on ovary.






50. Rescue med for Morphine overdose.