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NCLEX Meds

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






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






3. Treatment for seizures.






4. Can cause postural hypotension; monitor VS before & after administration.






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






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






7. Cephalosporin antibiotic






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






9. Antiulcer/antiacid. Interferes with drug absorption.






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






11. Antidysrhythmic. Used for bradycardia.






12. Decreases effect of Sinemet.






13. .45 ; .2 ; D5W






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

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15. Cephalosporin antibiotic. Can alter intestinal flora.






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






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






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






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






20. Needs to be taken at bed time






21. Wellbutrin - Zyban (antidepressant).






22. Ace Inhibitor - dry chronic cough.






23. Hypotension is major side effect.






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






25. Antiulcer. Caffeine contraindicated w/use.






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






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

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28. Supplement for pregnant women to prevent neural tube defects






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






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






31. Needed in patients who are chronic alcoholics.






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






33. Peaks in 2-4 hours.






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






35. Osmotic diuretic






36. LR ; .09NS ; blood products






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






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






39. Antitubercular. Peripheral neuropathy SE.






40. Drug of choice for burn pain management.






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






42. (milrinone). Inotropic. CHF






43. Antipsychotic. Major SE: extrapyramidal symptoms.






44. (tiotropium). Bronchodilator/anticholinergic.






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






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






47. Antihypertensive






48. Ovulation inducer; changes hormonal effects on ovary.






49. (buspirone). Anti - anxiety medication.






50. (isoproterenol). Antiarrhythmics - bronchodilators/adrenergics. Asthma - COPD - Bradycardia.