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NCLEX Meds

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






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






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






4. Antiulcer/antiacid. Interferes with drug absorption.






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






6. Supplement for pregnant women to prevent neural tube defects






7. Needs to be taken at bed time






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






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






10. Antiparkinson drugs.

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






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






13. (citalopram). Antidepressant. SSRI.






14. (milrinone). Inotropic. CHF






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






22. Can cause photosensitivity - use sun screen.






23. 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.






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






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






26. Antidysrhythmic. Used for bradycardia.






27. (buspirone). Anti - anxiety medication.






28. A Loop diuretic that has ototoxic effects.






29. Ovulation inducer; changes hormonal effects on ovary.






30. Peaks in 2-4 hours.






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






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






33. Osmotic diuretic






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






35. Treatment for seizures.






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






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






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






39. Contraindicated in people w/bleeding disorders.






40. Stool softner.






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






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






43. 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.






44. Supplement for pernicious anemia.






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






46. Cephalosporin antibiotic






47. Fast acting antihypertensive used in autonomic dysreflexia.






48. (tiotropium). Bronchodilator/anticholinergic.






49. Wellbutrin - Zyban (antidepressant).






50. Viagra - Levitra - Cialis.