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NCLEX Meds

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






2. Iron. Constipation is a side effect. Gastric irritation - nausea - abdominal cramps - a/v/d and dark colored stools are also side effects.






3. Wellbutrin - Zyban (antidepressant).






4. A Loop diuretic that has ototoxic effects.






5. Antidysrhythmic. Used for bradycardia.






6. Antiulcer. Caffeine contraindicated w/use.






7. Can cause photosensitivity - use sun screen.






8. Stool softner.






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






10. Antihypertensive






11. Loop diuretic that causes potassium excreation.






12. Tricyclic Antidepressant. SE: sore throat - fever - increased fatiuge - and V/D






13. (dobutamine). Inotropic/adrenergic. Heart failure.






14. (ipratropium bromide). Bronchodilator/Anticholinergic. COPD.






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






16. Calcium channel blocker/antihypertensive; when used w/other antiphyertensives can cause hypotension and HF.






17. Ginko - ginger and garlic interfere w/ anti - coagulants.

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






19. Affect the muscles around the bronchi (large airways). When the lungs are irritated - these bands of muscle can tighten - making the bronchi narrower. ______work by stopping the muscles from tightening.






20. Potassium sparing diuretic






21. Is a short acting insulin w/an onset of action of 30-60 minutes.






22. (pheneizine). Antidepressant/MAOI.






23. Supplement for pregnant women to prevent neural tube defects






24. Antiarrhythmic. Adverse reactions are severe hypotension or bradycardia.






25. Viagra - Levitra - Cialis.






26. Drug of choice for burn pain management.






27. Taken w/something acidic at bedtime.






28. Antirheumatic. Treats Inflammatory Bowel Disease - administer w/food or after meals.






29. (tiotropium). Bronchodilator/anticholinergic.






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






31. Anti - hypertensive patch. PO treats ADHD. Epidural form treats cancer pain.






32. Antiparkinson agent/anticholinergic. Counteracts extrapyramidal SE.






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






34. .45 ; .2 ; D5W






35. Ovulation inducer; changes hormonal effects on ovary.






36. Medications that end in AM. Ex: Lorazepam






37. Rescue med for Morphine overdose.






38. Hypotension is major side effect.






39. Can cause fetal hemorrhage; do not use during pregnancy.






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






41. Ace Inhibitor - dry chronic cough.






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






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






44. Needed in patients who are chronic alcoholics.






45. Contraindicated in people w/bleeding disorders.






46. Antiparkinson drugs.

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






48. Antitubercular. Peripheral neuropathy SE.






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






50. Cause Respiratory depression and are contraindicated in head injuries; masks s/s of ICP.