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NCLEX Meds

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






2. (pheneizine). Antidepressant/MAOI.






3. Hypotension is major side effect.






4. Drug of choice for burn pain management.






5. Can put patient into a bipolar episode.

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






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






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






9. Antiparkinson drugs.

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






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






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






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






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






15. Loop diuretic that causes potassium excreation.






16. Cephalosporin antibiotic






17. Antipsychotic. Major SE: extrapyramidal symptoms.






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






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

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






21. (buspirone). Anti - anxiety medication.






22. .45 ; .2 ; D5W






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






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






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






26. Antianginal - antiarrhythmic - antihypertensive. Decreases effectiveness of Lipitor.






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






28. A Loop diuretic that has ototoxic effects.






29. Antihypertensive






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






31. Viagra - Levitra - Cialis.






32. Ovulation inducer; changes hormonal effects on ovary.






33. Contraindicated in closed angle glaucoma






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






35. 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.






36. Peaks in 2-4 hours.






37. Supplement for pernicious anemia.






38. 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.






39. Needed in patients who are chronic alcoholics.






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

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41. Treatment for seizures.






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






43. Taken w/something acidic at bedtime.






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






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






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






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






48. LR ; .09NS ; blood products






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






50. Needs to be taken at bed time