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NCLEX Meds

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1. Antidysrhythmic. Used for bradycardia.






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






3. Osmotic diuretic






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






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






6. 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.






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

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






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






10. Can cause photosensitivity - use sun screen.






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






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






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






14. Peaks in 2-4 hours.






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






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






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






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






19. Taken w/something acidic at bedtime.






20. Rescue med for Morphine overdose.






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






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






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






24. Antiulcer agent. Treats ulcers - GERD - heartburn. Take w/meals and before bed; SE- acne like rash.






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






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






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






28. Antiparkinson agent/anticholinergic. Counteracts extrapyramidal SE.






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






30. Cephalosporin antibiotic






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






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






33. Antiparkinson drugs.

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34. Antitubercular. Peripheral neuropathy SE.






35. Contraindicated in closed angle glaucoma






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






37. Ace Inhibitor - dry chronic cough.






38. Antihypertensive ace inhibitor. Treats BP - mgt of symptomatic HF.






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

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40. .45 ; .2 ; D5W






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






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






43. Medications that end in AM. Ex: Lorazepam






44. (buspirone). Anti - anxiety medication.






45. (citalopram). Antidepressant. SSRI.






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






47. Ovulation inducer; changes hormonal effects on ovary.






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






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






50. Antihypertensive