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NCLEX Meds

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1. (buspirone). Anti - anxiety medication.






2. Antiulcer. Caffeine contraindicated w/use.






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






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






5. Contraindicated in people w/bleeding disorders.






6. Cephalosporin antibiotic. Can alter intestinal flora.






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






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






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






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






11. Osmotic diuretic






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






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






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






15. Supplement for pregnant women to prevent neural tube defects






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






17. Needs to be taken at bed time






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






19. Antiparkinson agent/anticholinergic. Counteracts extrapyramidal SE.






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






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






22. (milrinone). Inotropic. CHF






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






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






25. Ace Inhibitor - dry chronic cough.






26. Antiparkinson drugs.

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






28. LR ; .09NS ; blood products






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






30. Rescue med for Morphine overdose.






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






32. Contraindicated in closed angle glaucoma






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






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






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






36. .45 ; .2 ; D5W






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

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38. Can cause photosensitivity - use sun screen.






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






40. Needed in patients who are chronic alcoholics.






41. Loop diuretic that causes potassium excreation.






42. Supplement for pernicious anemia.






43. Viagra - Levitra - Cialis.






44. A Loop diuretic that has ototoxic effects.






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






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






47. 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.






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






49. Drug of choice for burn pain management.






50. (tiotropium). Bronchodilator/anticholinergic.