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NCLEX Meds

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






2. (oxazepam). Anti - anxiety medication.






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






4. Loop diuretic that causes potassium excreation.






5. Supplement for pernicious anemia.






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






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






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






9. Antiulcer/antiacid. Interferes with drug absorption.






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






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






12. Drug of choice for burn pain management.






13. (pheneizine). Antidepressant/MAOI.






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






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






16. Wellbutrin - Zyban (antidepressant).






17. (tiotropium). Bronchodilator/anticholinergic.






18. Contraindicated in closed angle glaucoma






19. (milrinone). Inotropic. CHF






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






21. Stool softner.






22. End in 'lol' - decrease BP. Negative SE: bronchospasms and bradycardia.






23. Hypotension is major side effect.






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






25. (buspirone). Anti - anxiety medication.






26. Antidysrhythmic. Used for bradycardia.






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






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






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






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






31. .45 ; .2 ; D5W






32. Can put patient into a bipolar episode.

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33. Osmotic diuretic






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






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






36. Needs to be taken at bed time






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






38. Rescue med for Morphine overdose.






39. (citalopram). Antidepressant. SSRI.






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






41. 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.






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






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






44. Levels commonly tested (1 - 1.5 normal); very hard on kidneys - need to dring 2-3 L per day. Improvement not typically seen for 1-2 weeks.






45. Antitubercular. Peripheral neuropathy SE.






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






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






48. Antiparkinson agent/anticholinergic. Counteracts extrapyramidal SE.






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






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