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Medications for the NCLEX
Information about meds from NCLEX practice questions
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Nursing
Undergraduate 4
06/23/2013

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bleomycin
Definition
antineoplastic antibiotic; monitor renal lab values, I & Os
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doxycycline (Vibramycin)
Definition
  • tetracycline antibiotic;
  • very photosensitive (sunburn, macules, gray blue patches)
  • anorexia, NVD
  • permanent discoloration of teeth for neonate/children under 8
Term
aminoglycosides
Definition
  • ototoxicity
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minocycline (Minocin)
Definition
ototoxicity
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metoprolol side effects
Definition
insomnia, dry mouth
Term
zidovudine (AZT)
Definition
antiviral; doesn' t cause liver damage so good for pregnant & children; may cause severe anemia; doesn't cause renal problems; H&H monitored regularly first 2 months then periodically; can be used to decrease transmission risk from mom to fetus
Term
didanosine (Videx), zalcitabine (Hivid)
Definition
antivirals; may cause severe hepatic dysfunction
Term
SIADH meds
Definition
hypertonic saline, Lasix
Term
ethambutol (Myambutol)
Definition
anti-TB drug; causes color blindness (red/green)
Term
isoniazid (INH) side effects
Definition
liver problems, peripheral neuropathy, purpura (from impaired liver function)
Term
side effects of steroids
Definition
immunosuppression, adrenal suppression
Term
vincristine (Oncovin) greatest risk
Definition
neurotoxicity: paresthesias, etc.
Term
best meds for acute SLE
Definition
corticosteroids (like prednisone)
Term
meds for SLE patients with predominantly cutaneous & joint problems
Definition
anti-malarials (hydroxycholorquine (Plaquenil))
Term
meds for severe cases of SLE
Definition
cytotoxics like Rheumatrex (methotrexate) - serious side effect of bone marrow suppression
Term
gingko biloba
Definition
may help in early stages of Alzheimers, but can interfere with coumadin
Term
rosiglitazone (Avandia)
Definition
treats type 2 DM; can cause fluid retention, worsening of heart failure, increased angina/MI
Term
meds inappropriate for chronic pain
Definition
opioid analgesics; cause dependency, tolerance; Demerol especially is bad, builds up toxic metabolites over time
Term
meds for chronic phantom limb pain
Definition
neurontin, Elavil (amitriptyline), ibuprofen
Term
Nardil (phenelzine)
Definition
MAOI antidepressant; avoid tyramine (processed meats, aged cheeses)
Term
aspirin contraindication
Definition
children and adolescents
Term
risk with neuroleptic antipsychotic meds
Definition
agranulocytosis (blood dyscrasia, depletion of WBCs, monitor temp for infection)
Term
nifedipine (Procardia)
Definition
for HTN and angina
Term
lamotrigine (Lamictal)
Definition
  • anti-epileptic
  • risk of Stevens-Johnson syndrome & toxic epidermal necrolysis within 2-8 wks of starting
    • first sign: RASH
Term
varenicline (Chantix)
Definition
  • for smoking cessation
  • can cause CNS effects like depression, suicide, irritability
Term
therapeutic warfarin lab range
Definition
INR 2.5-3.0
Term
normal heparin lab
Definition
aPTT 30-45 sec
Term
digoxin toxicity signs
Definition
lack of appetite
Term
DDAVP
Definition
used to treat hyposecretion of antidiuretic hormone
Term
Luteinizing hormone releasing hormone (LHRH)
Definition
used to slow precocious puberty
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