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NCLEX Meds

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






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






3. (citalopram). Antidepressant. SSRI.






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






5. A very long acting insuling - has a continuous effect w/no peak.






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






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






8. Anti - convulsant. Reduces amount of anesthesia needed.






9. Antiulcer. Caffeine contraindicated w/use.






10. Antiparkinson agent. Treatment of acute extrapyramidal SE-(torticollis).






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






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






13. Supplement for pernicious anemia.






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






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






16. .45 ; .2 ; D5W






17. Contraindicated in closed angle glaucoma






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






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






20. Always drawn up first.






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






22. CNS depressant. Given to mother during labor; can cause slowed respirations and hyporeflexia in newborn.






23. Loop diuretic that causes potassium excreation.






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






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






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






27. 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.






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






29. Cephalosporin antibiotic. Can alter intestinal flora.






30. Ovulation inducer; changes hormonal effects on ovary.






31. Antidepressant/SSRI. Treats OCD - depression - bulimia nervosa - panic disorder. SE: dry mouth - postural hypotension






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






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






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






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






36. Antiulcer agent/histamine h2 antagonist. Used in GERD and ulcers; taken once a day - at bedtime.






37. Ace Inhibitor - dry chronic cough.






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






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






40. Contraindicated in people w/bleeding disorders.






41. (milrinone). Inotropic. CHF






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

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43. Fast acting antihypertensive used in autonomic dysreflexia.






44. Peaks in 2-4 hours.






45. LR ; .09NS ; blood products






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






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






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






49. Wellbutrin - Zyban (antidepressant).






50. Osmotic diuretic