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NCLEX Meds

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






2. (pheneizine). Antidepressant/MAOI.






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






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






5. (nitroprusside) Antihypertensive. Agent used to treat shock - cardiac arrest - and anaphylaxis






6. Peaks in 2-4 hours.






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

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8. (citalopram). Antidepressant. SSRI.






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






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






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






12. Osmotic diuretic






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






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






15. Decreases effect of Sinemet.






16. Contraindicated in people w/bleeding disorders.






17. Potassium sparing diuretic






18. Antirheumatic - NSAID. Treats inflammatory disorders. Take w/food do prevent GI upset.






19. (milrinone). Inotropic. CHF






20. Cephalosporin antibiotic






21. Stool softner.






22. Supplement for pregnant women to prevent neural tube defects






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






24. Antiulcer. Caffeine contraindicated w/use.






25. Antihypertensive






26. Loop diuretic that causes potassium excreation.






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






28. Can cause photosensitivity - use sun screen.






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






30. Needed in patients who are chronic alcoholics.






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






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






33. LR ; .09NS ; blood products






34. Supplement for pernicious anemia.






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






36. .45 ; .2 ; D5W






37. Contraindicated in closed angle glaucoma






38. (tiotropium). Bronchodilator/anticholinergic.






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






40. Viagra - Levitra - Cialis.






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






42. Rescue med for Morphine overdose.






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






44. Antiulcer/antiacid. Interferes with drug absorption.






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






46. Can put patient into a bipolar episode.

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






48. Antitubercular. Peripheral neuropathy SE.






49. Cephalosporin antibiotic. Can alter intestinal flora.






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