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NCLEX Meds

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






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






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






4. Loop diuretic that causes potassium excreation.






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






6. 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.






7. Can cause photosensitivity - use sun screen.






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






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






10. Supplement for pernicious anemia.






11. Ace Inhibitor - dry chronic cough.






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






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

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






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






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






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






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






19. Antiulcer/antiacid. Interferes with drug absorption.






20. (Dopamine). Inotropic - vasopressor/adrenergic. BP - CO - Shock - increase renal perfusion.






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






22. A Loop diuretic that has ototoxic effects.






23. Rescue med for Morphine overdose.






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






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






26. Needed in patients who are chronic alcoholics.






27. Potassium sparing diuretic






28. (milrinone). Inotropic. CHF






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






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






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






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






33. (pheneizine). Antidepressant/MAOI.






34. Anti - convulsant. Reduces amount of anesthesia needed.






35. (oxazepam). Anti - anxiety medication.






36. Contraindicated in people w/bleeding disorders.






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






38. Can cause a hemorrhage during a sickle cell crisis.






39. (buspirone). Anti - anxiety medication.






40. Drug of choice for burn pain management.






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






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






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






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






45. Stool softner.






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






47. Needs to be taken at bed time






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






49. Antihypertensive






50. Antitubercular. Peripheral neuropathy SE.