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NCLEX Meds

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






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






3. (milrinone). Inotropic. CHF






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






5. Decreases effect of Sinemet.






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






7. Ovulation inducer; changes hormonal effects on ovary.






8. Wellbutrin - Zyban (antidepressant).






9. Antiulcer. Caffeine contraindicated w/use.






10. Antiparkinson agent/anticholinergic. Counteracts extrapyramidal SE.






11. (buspirone). Anti - anxiety medication.






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






13. LR ; .09NS ; blood products






14. (norepinephrine). Vasopressor. Severe hypotension and shock.






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

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16. Needed in patients who are chronic alcoholics.






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






18. Medications that end in AM. Ex: Lorazepam






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






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






21. Contraindicated in closed angle glaucoma






22. Osmotic diuretic






23. Ace Inhibitor - dry chronic cough.






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






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






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






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






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






29. 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.






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

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






32. .45 ; .2 ; D5W






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






34. Treatment for seizures.






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






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






37. A Loop diuretic that has ototoxic effects.






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






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






40. Always drawn up first.






41. Can cause photosensitivity - use sun screen.






42. Anti - inflammatory steroid. Maintenance of asthma; rinse mouth after using.






43. Drug of choice for burn pain management.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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