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NCLEX Meds

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1. Ovulation inducer; changes hormonal effects on ovary.






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

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3. Cephalosporin antibiotic






4. (pheneizine). Antidepressant/MAOI.






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






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






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






8. (buspirone). Anti - anxiety medication.






9. Rescue med for Morphine overdose.






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






11. (milrinone). Inotropic. CHF






12. Can put patient into a bipolar episode.

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






14. Drug of choice for burn pain management.






15. Antiparkinson drugs.

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






17. Cephalosporin antibiotic. Can alter intestinal flora.






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






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






20. Supplement for pernicious anemia.






21. Osmotic diuretic






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






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






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






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






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






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






28. A Loop diuretic that has ototoxic effects.






29. Loop diuretic that causes potassium excreation.






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






31. Antidysrhythmic. Used for bradycardia.






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






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






34. Antitubercular. Peripheral neuropathy SE.






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






36. (oxazepam). Anti - anxiety medication.






37. Always drawn up first.






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






39. Ace Inhibitor - dry chronic cough.






40. Wellbutrin - Zyban (antidepressant).






41. LR ; .09NS ; blood products






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






43. Antiparkinson agent/anticholinergic. Counteracts extrapyramidal SE.






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






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






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






47. Antihypertensive






48. (citalopram). Antidepressant. SSRI.






49. Antiulcer/antiacid. Interferes with drug absorption.






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