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NCLEX Meds

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






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






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






4. Expected results is prolonged PTT time of 1.5 times the control.






5. Loop diuretic that causes potassium excreation.






6. Cephalosporin antibiotic






7. Contraindicated in people w/bleeding disorders.






8. Decreases effect of Sinemet.






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






10. Contraindicated in closed angle glaucoma






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






12. (norepinephrine). Vasopressor. Severe hypotension and shock.






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






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






15. Antihypertensive






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






17. Medications that end in AM. Ex: Lorazepam






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






19. A Loop diuretic that has ototoxic effects.






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






21. LR ; .09NS ; blood products






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






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






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






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

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26. Peaks in 2-4 hours.






27. Antidysrhythmic. Used for bradycardia.






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

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29. Fast acting antihypertensive used in autonomic dysreflexia.






30. Viagra - Levitra - Cialis.






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






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






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






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






35. Antiparkinson drugs.

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






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






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






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






40. Ovulation inducer; changes hormonal effects on ovary.






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






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






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






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






45. Supplement for pregnant women to prevent neural tube defects






46. Treatment for seizures.






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






48. (nitroprusside) Antihypertensive. Agent used to treat shock - cardiac arrest - and anaphylaxis






49. (citalopram). Antidepressant. SSRI.






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