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NCLEX Meds

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






2. Medications that end in AM. Ex: Lorazepam






3. Antipsychotic. Major SE: extrapyramidal symptoms.






4. Supplement for pregnant women to prevent neural tube defects






5. (buspirone). Anti - anxiety medication.






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






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






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






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






10. Cephalosporin antibiotic






11. Decreases effect of Sinemet.






12. (citalopram). Antidepressant. SSRI.






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






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






15. Viagra - Levitra - Cialis.






16. Contraindicated in people w/bleeding disorders.






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






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






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






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






21. Peaks in 2-4 hours.






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






23. Antiulcer/antiacid. Interferes with drug absorption.






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






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






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






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






28. Ace Inhibitor - dry chronic cough.






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






30. Osmotic diuretic






31. Wellbutrin - Zyban (antidepressant).






32. Stool softner.






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






34. Antiparkinson drugs.

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35. Hypotension is major side effect.






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

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37. Potassium sparing diuretic






38. Drug of choice for burn pain management.






39. Ovulation inducer; changes hormonal effects on ovary.






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






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






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






43. LR ; .09NS ; blood products






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






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






46. Antiparkinson agent/anticholinergic. Counteracts extrapyramidal SE.






47. Antitubercular. Peripheral neuropathy SE.






48. 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.






49. Cephalosporin antibiotic. Can alter intestinal flora.






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