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NCLEX Meds

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






2. Can cause photosensitivity - use sun screen.






3. Contraindicated in people w/bleeding disorders.






4. Antipsychotic. Major SE: extrapyramidal symptoms.






5. Antipsychotic. Schizophrenia - bipolar - autistic disorder. SE- weight gain - photosensitivity - impaired body temp regulation.






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






7. Supplement for pernicious anemia.






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






9. Antitubercular. Peripheral neuropathy SE.






10. Antidepressant. S/S of overdoes include excitability and tremors.






11. Ovulation inducer; changes hormonal effects on ovary.






12. Antiemetic - antihistamine - sedative/hypnotic; can cause NECROSIS to vein






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






14. Stool softner.






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






16. .45 ; .2 ; D5W






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






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






19. LR ; .09NS ; blood products






20. Antianginal. Acute and long - term mgt of angina pectoris - CHF - MI. Raises HR.






21. Wellbutrin - Zyban (antidepressant).






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






23. Treatment for seizures.






24. Viagra - Levitra - Cialis.






25. Antiparkinson agent/anticholinergic. Counteracts extrapyramidal SE.






26. Antiparkinson drugs.

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27. (norepinephrine). Vasopressor. Severe hypotension and shock.






28. Decreases effect of Sinemet.






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






30. Osmotic diuretic






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






32. An intermediate - acting insulin w/ a peak action of 6-12 hours






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






34. Can cause gastrointestinal bleeding - changes in stool color should be reported.

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35. Always drawn up first.






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






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






38. Used to treat tetany resulting from possible damage to parathyroid gland.






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






40. (buspirone). Anti - anxiety medication.






41. A Loop diuretic that has ototoxic effects.






42. Antihypertensive






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

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






45. (oxazepam). Anti - anxiety medication.






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






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






48. Needs to be taken at bed time






49. Antiarrththmic - inotropic. HF - A- fib - atrial flutter - paroxysmal atrial tachycardia. Increases force of Myocardial contraction. Increases CO and slows HR.






50. Antidibetic. Must be discontinued 48 hrs prior to contrast media being given