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NCLEX Meds

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1. 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.






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






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






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






5. Taken w/something acidic at bedtime.






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






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






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






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






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






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






12. LR ; .09NS ; blood products






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






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






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






16. Viagra - Levitra - Cialis.






17. Antitubercular. Peripheral neuropathy SE.






18. Wellbutrin - Zyban (antidepressant).






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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

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27. Stool softner.






28. (milrinone). Inotropic. CHF






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






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






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






32. Antiulcer/antiacid. Interferes with drug absorption.






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






34. Cephalosporin antibiotic. Can alter intestinal flora.






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






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






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






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






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






40. Antipsychotic. Major SE: extrapyramidal symptoms.






41. Loop diuretic that causes potassium excreation.






42. (citalopram). Antidepressant. SSRI.






43. Antiparkinson agent/anticholinergic. Counteracts extrapyramidal SE.






44. Antihypertensive






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

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46. (buspirone). Anti - anxiety medication.






47. Hypotension is major side effect.






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






49. Antipsychotic. Schizophrenia - bipolar - autistic disorder. SE- weight gain - photosensitivity - impaired body temp regulation.






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