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NCLEX Meds

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1. Viagra - Levitra - Cialis.






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






3. Osmotic diuretic






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






5. Antidibetic. Must be discontinued 48 hrs prior to contrast media being given






6. Medications that end in AM. Ex: Lorazepam






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






8. Hypotension is major side effect.






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






10. Antipsychotic. Major SE: extrapyramidal symptoms.






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






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






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






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






15. Ace Inhibitor - dry chronic cough.






16. Cephalosporin antibiotic. Can alter intestinal flora.






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






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






19. Antitubercular. Peripheral neuropathy SE.






20. 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.






21. Fast acting antihypertensive used in autonomic dysreflexia.






22. Ovulation inducer; changes hormonal effects on ovary.






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






24. Potassium sparing diuretic






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

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






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






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






29. (milrinone). Inotropic. CHF






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






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






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






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






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






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






36. Taken w/something acidic at bedtime.






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






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






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






40. Contraindicated in people w/bleeding disorders.






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






42. Needed in patients who are chronic alcoholics.






43. A Loop diuretic that has ototoxic effects.






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






45. (oxazepam). Anti - anxiety medication.






46. Antiarrththmic - inotropic. HF - A- fib - atrial flutter - paroxysmal atrial tachycardia. Increases force of Myocardial contraction. Increases CO and slows HR.






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






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






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






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