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NCLEX Meds

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






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






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






4. Antipsychotic. Major SE: extrapyramidal symptoms.






5. Antiulcer/antiacid. Interferes with drug absorption.






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






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






8. Antiparkinson drugs.

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9. Needed in patients who are chronic alcoholics.






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






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






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






13. 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.






14. Always drawn up first.






15. Decreases effect of Sinemet.






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






17. Antiparkinson agent/anticholinergic. Counteracts extrapyramidal SE.






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






19. Antitubercular. Peripheral neuropathy SE.






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






21. 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.






22. Peaks in 2-4 hours.






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






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






25. Can cause photosensitivity - use sun screen.






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






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






28. Drug of choice for burn pain management.






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






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






31. Medications that end in AM. Ex: Lorazepam






32. .45 ; .2 ; D5W






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






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






35. Taken w/something acidic at bedtime.






36. (tiotropium). Bronchodilator/anticholinergic.






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






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

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39. Osmotic diuretic






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






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






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






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






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






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






46. Antiulcer. Caffeine contraindicated w/use.






47. Rescue med for Morphine overdose.






48. Needs to be taken at bed time






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






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