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Essential NCLEX Meds By Class
Pharmacology for NCLEX
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Nursing
Undergraduate 4
07/08/2016

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Term
Analgesics
Definition
Aspirin
NSAIDS
Morphine
Term
Aspirin
Definition
Analgesic
-Do not give with other anticoagulants
-Stop taking before surgery
-Do not give to children with viral infection (Reye's Syndrome)
Term
NSAIDS
Definition
Analgesic
-Contraindicated with GI ulcers
Term
Morphine
Definition
Analgesic
Respiratory depressant
Term
Anticonvulsants
Definition
Dilantin
Term
Dilantin
Definition
Anticonvulsants
Causes Gum hyperplasia
- get regular dental check-ups
Term
Anti-inflammatory/Steroid
Definition
Prednisone
Term
Prednisone
Definition
Anti-inflammatory/Steroid
-Cushing like symptoms
-immunosuppression
-hyperglycemia
-osteoporosis
Term
Anti-Coagulants
Definition
Heparin
Warfarin
Term
Heparin
Definition
Anti-coagulant
-aPTT
_Antidote: Protamine Sulfate
Term
Warfarin
Definition
Anti-coagulant
-PT, INR
- Antidote: Vitamin K
Term
Anti-Parkinsonian
Definition
Benzatropine
Carbidopa/levodopa
Term
Benzatropine
Definition
Anti-Parkinsonian
Treats extrapyramidal symptoms
Term
Carbidopa/levodopa
Definition
Anti-Parkinsonian
Effective in the absence of tremors
Term
Betablockers
Definition
end in -olol
Do not discontinue abruptly
Mask signs of hypoglycemia (monitor blood sugars)
Term
Potassium Supplements
Definition
Potassium Chloride
Term
Potassium Chloride
Definition
Potassium Chloride
-check labs prior to administration
-never give IV push
-caution with K+ sparing diuretic
-Do not administer to patients with renal failure
Term
Respiratory
Definition
Theophylline
- monitor for tachycardia
Term
Cardiac Glycoside
Definition
Digoxin
Term
Digoxin
Definition
Cardiac Glycoside
-Toxicity causes
a. visual changes (yellow/green halo)
b. loss of appetite
-assess pulse for 60 seconds prior to administration
Term
Antihypertensive
Definition
Magnesium Sulfate
Term
Magnesium Sulfate
Definition
Antihypertensive
- used in pre-eclampsia
a. monitor deep tendon reflexes
b. assess for respiratory depression
Term
Diuretics
Definition
Monitor Potassium levels - most are potassium wasting

Spironolactone - potassium sparing
Term
Psychotropics
Definition
Lithium
MAOI
Disulfiram
Term
Lithium
Definition
Psychotropic
Therapeutic range 0.8-1.2
increase fluid intake
Term
MAOI
Definition
Psychotropic
Avoid foods with Tyramine (aged cheeses, wine)
Term
Disulfiram
Definition
Psychotropic
Avoid alcohol intake (including mouthwash, OTC cough suppressants)
Term
Maternity
Definition
Oxytocin
Term
Oxytocin
Definition
Maternity
Assess uterus for tetanic contraction (constant state of contraction)
Term
Antifungal
Definition
Amphotericin B
Term
Amphotericin B
Definition
Antifungal
IV Piggy Back slow
Monitor for renal damage
increase fluid intake
assess BUN
Assess hearing
Assess K+ levels
Term
Anticholinergics
Definition
Atropine
Term
Atropine
Definition
Anticholinergic
GI - slows motility
Eyes - dilates pupils , avoid glaucoma patients
Cardiac - increase heart rate
Respiratory - bronchodilator
Term
Oncology Medications
Definition
Use extreme caution - wear gloves and mask while mixing and administering
Term
Anti-gout
Definition
Allopurinol
Term
Allopurinol
Definition
Anti-gout
increase fluid intake
avoid organ meats
patient will have increased urine output
Term
Miotics vs Mydriatics
Definition
Miotics - constrict; used with glaucoma; increases the outflow of aqueous humor

Mydriatics - dilate; avoid with glaucoma; increases intraocular pressure
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