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NCLEX Meds

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1. Rescue med for Morphine overdose.






2. Decreases effect of Sinemet.






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






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






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






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






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






8. (isoproterenol). Antiarrhythmics - bronchodilators/adrenergics. Asthma - COPD - Bradycardia.






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






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






11. Potassium sparing diuretic






12. (citalopram). Antidepressant. SSRI.






13. Antiulcer. Caffeine contraindicated w/use.






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






15. Ace Inhibitor - dry chronic cough.






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






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






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






19. LR ; .09NS ; blood products






20. A Loop diuretic that has ototoxic effects.






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






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






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






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






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






26. Always drawn up first.






27. Antipsychotic. Major SE: extrapyramidal symptoms.






28. Drug of choice for burn pain management.






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






30. Osmotic diuretic






31. (tiotropium). Bronchodilator/anticholinergic.






32. (pheneizine). Antidepressant/MAOI.






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






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






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






36. Medications that end in AM. Ex: Lorazepam






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






38. (oxazepam). Anti - anxiety medication.






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






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






41. Antiparkinson drugs.

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42. Loop diuretic that causes potassium excreation.






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






44. Treatment for seizures.






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






46. Antitubercular. Peripheral neuropathy SE.






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






48. Antiulcer/antiacid. Interferes with drug absorption.






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






50. Cephalosporin antibiotic