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NCLEX Meds

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1. (pheneizine). Antidepressant/MAOI.






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






3. Wellbutrin - Zyban (antidepressant).






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






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






6. (citalopram). Antidepressant. SSRI.






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






8. Contraindicated in people w/bleeding disorders.






9. Antidepressant. S/S of overdoes include excitability and tremors.






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

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11. .45 ; .2 ; D5W






12. Potassium sparing diuretic






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






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






15. (tiotropium). Bronchodilator/anticholinergic.






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






17. 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.






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






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






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






21. Can cause photosensitivity - use sun screen.






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






23. Medications that end in AM. Ex: Lorazepam






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






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






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






27. Taken w/something acidic at bedtime.






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






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

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






31. Rescue med for Morphine overdose.






32. Needed in patients who are chronic alcoholics.






33. Antiparkinson agent/anticholinergic. Counteracts extrapyramidal SE.






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






35. Hypotension is major side effect.






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






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






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






39. Treatment for seizures.






40. A Loop diuretic that has ototoxic effects.






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






42. (oxazepam). Anti - anxiety medication.






43. Antiulcer/antiacid. Interferes with drug absorption.






44. Supplement for pregnant women to prevent neural tube defects






45. Contraindicated in closed angle glaucoma






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






47. Loop diuretic that causes potassium excreation.






48. Peaks in 2-4 hours.






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






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