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NCLEX Meds

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






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






3. Antiparkinson agent/anticholinergic. Counteracts extrapyramidal SE.






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






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






6. (oxazepam). Anti - anxiety medication.






7. Drug of choice for burn pain management.






8. Antitubercular. Peripheral neuropathy SE.






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






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






11. Cephalosporin antibiotic. Can alter intestinal flora.






12. Fast acting antihypertensive used in autonomic dysreflexia.






13. Ovulation inducer; changes hormonal effects on ovary.






14. LR ; .09NS ; blood products






15. Antidibetic. Must be discontinued 48 hrs prior to contrast media being given






16. 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.






17. Ace Inhibitor - dry chronic cough.






18. Decreases effect of Sinemet.






19. Stool softner.






20. A Loop diuretic that has ototoxic effects.






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






22. (ipratropium bromide). Bronchodilator/Anticholinergic. COPD.






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






24. Supplement for pregnant women to prevent neural tube defects






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






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






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






28. Loop diuretic that causes potassium excreation.






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






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






31. Antiulcer. Caffeine contraindicated w/use.






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






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






34. Always drawn up first.






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






36. (citalopram). Antidepressant. SSRI.






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






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






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






40. Treatment for seizures.






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






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






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






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






45. Rescue med for Morphine overdose.






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






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






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






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






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