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NCLEX Meds

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






2. (oxazepam). Anti - anxiety medication.






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






4. Needed in patients who are chronic alcoholics.






5. Wellbutrin - Zyban (antidepressant).






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






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






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






9. .45 ; .2 ; D5W






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






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






12. Contraindicated in people w/bleeding disorders.






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






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






15. Iron. Constipation is a side effect. Gastric irritation - nausea - abdominal cramps - a/v/d and dark colored stools are also side effects.






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






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






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






19. Antipsychotic. Major SE: extrapyramidal symptoms.






20. 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.






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






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






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






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

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25. Antitubercular. Peripheral neuropathy SE.






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






27. Ovulation inducer; changes hormonal effects on ovary.






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






29. Cephalosporin antibiotic






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






31. LR ; .09NS ; blood products






32. Medications that end in AM. Ex: Lorazepam






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






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






35. (buspirone). Anti - anxiety medication.






36. Loop diuretic that causes potassium excreation.






37. Fast acting antihypertensive used in autonomic dysreflexia.






38. Hypotension is major side effect.






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






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






41. Can cause photosensitivity - use sun screen.






42. Treatment for seizures.






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






44. Peaks in 2-4 hours.






45. (pheneizine). Antidepressant/MAOI.






46. Contraindicated in closed angle glaucoma






47. Always drawn up first.






48. Drug of choice for burn pain management.






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






50. Ace Inhibitor - dry chronic cough.