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NCLEX - pharmacology
pharmacology review for NCLEX
189
Nursing
Professional
01/27/2011

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Term
*Isoniazid (INH): classification
Definition
1st line TB drug
Term
*Mucomyst (acetylcysteine): classification
Definition
mucolytic
Term
*Rifampin (rifampin): classification
Definition
1st line TB drug
Term
*Theophyllin: major side effect
Definition
dysrhythmia (tachycardia)
Term
Albuterol: side effects(7)
Definition
- palpitations/tachycardia
- dysrhythmias
- restlessness
- headaches
- dizziness
- dry mouth
- throat irritation
Term
Aluminum hydroxide preps: classification
Definition
antacid
Term
Amikin (amikacin): classification
Definition
2nd line TB drug
Term
Antacids: mechanisms (2)
Definition
- reacts with gastric acid to produce neutral salts
- Inactivates pepsin
Term
Antacids: types that cause constipation (2)
Definition
- Aluminum hydroxide preps
- Calcium carbonate preps
Term
Antivert: classification
Definition
antiemetic
Term
Anzemet
Definition
antiemetic
Term
Ativan
Definition
Tranquilizer
Benzodiazepine4
Term
Ativan
Definition
Tranquilizer
Benzodiazepine
Term
Atropine
Definition
Anticholinergic
Term
Atropine
Definition
Anticholinergic
Term
Avelox (moxifloxacin): classification
Definition
2nd line TB drug
Term
Bentyl: classification
Definition
antisposmodic
Term
Bisacodyl
Definition
laxative
Term
Bismuth subsalicylate: classification
Definition
adsorbent antidiarrheal
Term
Bulk-forming laxatives: mechanism
Definition
Absorb water into feces to produce large and soft stools
Term
Calcium polycarbophil: classification
Definition
Bulk-forming laxative
Term
Capastat Sulfate (capreomycin): classification
Definition
2nd line TB drug
Term
Cefoxitin sodium
Definition
Antibiotic
Term
Cephradine
Definition
Antibiotic
Term
Cephulac
Definition
Laxative
Term
Chloral hydrate
Definition
Sedative hypnotic
Term
Cholac: classification
Definition
Hepatic encepholopathy meds
Term
Chronulac: classification
Definition
Hepatic encepholopathy meds
Term
Citrucel: classification
Definition
bulk-forming laxative
Term
Colace
Definition
Stool softener
Term
Colchicine (colsalide)
Definition
anti-inflammatory
Term
Colestid: classification
Definition
Bile acid sequestrant
Term
Colestipol: classification
Definition
Bile acid sequestrant
Term
Comapazine
Definition
antiemetic
Term
Compazine: classification
Definition
antiemetic
Term
Cytotec: classification
Definition
Gastric protectant
Term
Dalmane
Definition
Tranquilizer
Term
Dalmane
Definition
Tranquilizer
Term
Demerol: classification
Definition
opioid
diagnostic sedative
Term
Dexpanthenol: classification
Definition
Gastrointestinal stimulant
Term
Dicloxacillin sodium
Definition
Antibiotic
Term
Dicyclomine hydrochloride: classification
Definition
antisposmodic
Term
Diphenidol: classification
Definition
antiemetic
Term
Diphenoxylate hydrochloride: classification
Definition
opioid
Term
Docusate sodium
Definition
Stool softener
Term
Dolasetron: classification
Definition
antiemetic
Term
Dronabinol: classification
Definition
antiemetic
Term
Dulcolax
Definition
Laxative
Term
Duphalac: classification
Definition
Hepatic encepholopathy meds
Term
Dynapen
Definition
Antibiotic
Term
Elavil (amitriptyline): class
Definition
tricyclic antidepressant
Term
Erythromycin
Definition
Antibiotic
Term
Esomeprazole: classification
Definition
Proton pump inhibitor
Term
Famotidine (Pepcid): classification
Definition
H2-receptor antagonist
Term
FiberCon: classification
Definition
Bulk-forming laxative
Term
Fiberall: classification
Definition
bulk-forming laxative
Term
Flexoril
Definition
muscle relaxant
Term
Fosamax (Alendronate Sodium)
Definition
bone resorption inhibitor
Term
Genfiber
Definition
Bulk-forming
Term
Hydroxizine pamoate: classification
Definition
antiemetic
Term
Hypoxemia: s/sx (4)
Definition
- cyanosis
- slow capillary refill (>3 sec)
- LOC changes
- SOB
Term
If a client is on Coumadin, Dilantin, theophylline, or lidocaine, the doses of these drugs should be reduced while on this med.
Definition
Cimetidine (Tagamet)
Term
Ilopan: classification
Definition
Gastrointestinal stimulant
Term
Imodium: classification
Definition
opioid
Term
Inapsine
Definition
Antiemetic
Term
Inapsine
Definition
antiemetic
Term
Indocin
Definition
NSAID
Term
Infliximab: classification
Definition
Immunomodulator
Term
Kantrex (kanamycin): classification
Definition
2nd line TB drug
Term
Kapectolin: classification
Definition
adsorbent antidiarrheal
Term
Klonopin
Definition
Anticonvulsant
Term
Klonopin
Definition
benzodiazepine
Term
Konsyl: classification
Definition
bulk-forming laxative
Term
Lactulose
Definition
laxative
Term
Lactulose: classification
Definition
Hepatic encepholopathy meds
Term
Lamictal
Definition
Anticonvulsant
Term
Lidocaine
Definition
Local Anesthetic
Term
Lomotil: classification
Definition
opioid
Term
Loperamide hydrochloride: classification
Definition
opioid
Term
Magnesium hydroxide preps: classification
Definition
antacid
Term
Marezine
Definition
antiemetic
Term
Marinol: classificatoin
Definition
antiemetic
Term
Mefoxin
Definition
Antibiotic
Term
Metamucil
Definition
Bulk-forming
Term
Methylcellulose: classification
Definition
bulk-forming laxative
Term
Metoclopramide: classification
Definition
Gastrointestinal stimulant
Term
Metoclopramide: classification
Definition
antiemetic
Term
Misoprostol (Cytotec): classification
Definition
gastric protectant
Term
Morphine
Definition
Opioid
diagnostic sedative
Term
Natalizumab: classification
Definition
Immunomodulator
Term
Nembutal
Definition
Sedative
Barbiturate
Term
Neomycin: classification
Definition
Hepatic encepholopathy meds
Term
Phenergan
Definition
Antiemetic
Term
Phenergan: classification
Definition
antiemetic
Term
Phenobarbital
Definition
Sedative
Term
Prenisone (deltasone)
Definition
corticosteroid
Term
Prevacid: classification
Definition
proton pump inhibitor
Term
Prevalite: classification
Definition
Bile acid sequestrant
Term
Prilosec: classification
Definition
proton pump inhibitor
Term
Prochlorperazine: classification
Definition
antiemetic
Term
Promethazine hydrochloride: classification
Definition
antiemetic
Term
Prostigmin: classification
Definition
Gastrointestinal stimulant
Term
Proton pump inhibitors: mechanism
Definition
suppress gastric acid secretion
Term
Protonix: classification
Definition
proton pump inhibitor
Term
Psyllium hydrophilic muciloid: classificaiton
Definition
bulk-forming laxative
Term
Ranitidine
Definition
Post-op Flatus
Term
Reglan (metoclopramide)
Definition
antiemetic
Term
Reglan: classification
Definition
antiemetic
Gastrointestinal stimulant
Term
Rescue breathing meds
Definition
short-acting beta-adenergics
Term
Robinul
Definition
Anticholinergic
Term
Scopolamine
Definition
Anticholinergic
Term
Scopolamine transdermal: classification
Definition
antiemetic
Term
Seconal
Definition
Sedative
Term
Senna
Definition
laxative
Term
Senokot
Definition
Laxative
Term
Seromycin (cycloserine): classification
Definition
2nd line TB drug
Term
Serutan: classification
Definition
bulk-forming laxative
Term
Side effect of opioids
Definition
constipation
Term
Side-effect of NSAIDs
Definition
bleeding (in stool, urine,etc.)
Term
Simethicone
Definition
Post-op flatus
Term
Sodium bicarbonate: classification
Definition
antacid
Term
Sublimaze
Definition
Opioid
Term
Sucralfate (Carafate): mechanism
Definition
creates protective barrier against acid and pepsin
Term
Tegretol
Definition
Anticonvulsant
Term
Thiethylperazine maleate: classification
Definition
antiemetic
Term
Tigan: classification
Definition
antiemetic
Term
Torecan: classificaiton
Definition
antiemetic
Term
Transderm-Scop: classification
Definition
antiemetic
Term
Triciclets are what classification
Definition
antidepressants
Term
Trimethobenzamide hydrochloride: classification
Definition
antiemetic
Term
Ulcer treatment (classification) that begins working in 30-60 minutes.
Definition
Histamine receptor antagonists (Tagamet, Pepcid, Zantac, Axid)
Term
Ulcer treatment (classification) with few side effects
Definition
Proton pump inhibitors (Nexium, Prevacid, Prilosec, Protonix, Aciphex)
Term
Valium
Definition
Tranquilizer
Benzodiazepine
Term
Versed
Definition
Sedative
Benzodiazepine
Term
Visaril
Definition
antiemetic
Term
Which H2-receptor antagonist should NOT be taken with food?
Definition
Cimetidine (Tagamet)
Term
Zofran: classification
Definition
antiemetic
Term
Zostrix
Definition
Local Anesthetic
Term
bleomycin (Blenoxane)
Definition
Antitumor Antibiotics
Term
Digoxin: Indications
Definition
- CHF
- Arrhythmias
Term
Digoxin: unusual side-effects
Definition
visual: yellow-green halo around lights
Term
Digoxin: therapeutic range
Definition
0.8 - 2
Term
Nitroglycerine: indication
Definition
angina
Term
Nitroglycerine: special notes
Definition
- Tingling under tongue indicates potent med.
- take up to 3 times, 5 min apart. If no relief, call 911
Term
Lisinopril: Indications
Definition
HTN, heart failure
Term
Lisinopril: unusual side-effects
Definition
photosensitivity
itching
dry cough
hyperkalemia
hypoglycmia
petichea
Term
Lisinopril: Monitoring
Definition
protein
albumin
BUN
CRE
WBC
K
Term
Metoprolol: Indications
Definition
- angina
- heart failure
Term
Metoprolol: adverse reactions
Definition
•allergic reactions like skin rash, itching or hives
•cold or numb hands or feet
•depression
•difficulty breathing
•faint
•fever with sore throat
•irregular heartbeat, chest pain
•rapid weight gain
•swollen legs or ankles
Term
angiotensin II (Cozar): indications
Definition
HTN
Term
Angiotensin II (Cozar): side-effects
Definition
Dizziness,
orthostatic hypotension
Term
Lasix: Drug interaction precautions
Definition
digoxin
lithium
Term
Lasix: adverse effect
Definition
ototoxicity - deafness
Term
Hydrochlorothiazide: indications
Definition
CHF
HTN
edema
Term
Hydrochlorothiazide: monitoring
Definition
electrolytes
Term
Hydrochlorothiazide: nursing
Definition
- increase potassium intake
Term
Hydrochlorothiazide: unusual side-effects
Definition
- photosensitivity
Term
Triamterene: adverse effects
Definition
- sore throat
- back pain
Term
Triamterene: class
Definition
potassium-sparing diuretic
Term
Aldactone: class
Definition
potassium-sparing diuretic
Term
KAYEXALATE: indication
Definition
hyperkalemia
Term
Heparin: lab test to monitor
Definition
PTT: 1.5 - 2.5
Term
Coumadin: lab test to monitor
Definition
PT: 9.6 - 11.8
INR: 1.3 - 2.0
Term
Heparin: treatment for toxicity
Definition
protamine sulfate
Term
Warfarin (coumadin): antidote
Definition
vitamin K
Term
Lipitor: contraindications
Definition
- active liver disease
- pregnancy
Term
Lipitor: unusual side-effects
Definition
- rash
- UTI
Term
Acetaminophen: indications
Definition
- pain
- fever
Term
Acetaminophen: toxicity alert
Definition
hepatoxic
Term
Acetaminophen: antidote
Definition
mucamyst
Term
ASA: major contraindication
Definition
children; causes Reye's syndrome
Term
ASA: sign of toxicity
Definition
ringing in ears
Term
ASA: antidote
Definition
activated charcoal
Term
morphine: Class
Definition
opioid analgesic
Term
morphine: contraindications
Definition
- severe respiratory depression
- head injury
- seizures
- renal disease
- pulmonary disease
Term
Codeine: indication
Definition
cough suppressant (at low doses)
Term
Demerol: adverse effect
Definition
increased ICP in head injuries
Term
Percocet: side-effects
Definition
- respiratory depression
- hypotension
Term
Fentanyl: indication
Definition
treatment of breakthrough cancer pain
Term
Dilantin: indication
Definition
epilepsy
Term
Dilantin: drug interaction note
Definition
Cyclosporine: may lower blood levels
Term
Ativan: indication
Definition
seizures
Term
Vistoril: classification
Definition
antihistamine
Term
Antihistamines: nursing precautions
Definition
- watch for CNS depression
- use with caution with COPD
Term
Liminal: classification
Definition
Barbiturate anticonvulsant
Term
Theopylline: indication
Definition
asthma
Term
Theopylline: contraindications
Definition
peptic ulcer disease
severe cardiac disease
hyperthyroidism
uncontrolled seizure disorders
Term
Theopylline: drug interaction warning
Definition
increases risk of digoxin toxicity
reduces effectiveness lithium and dilantin
Term
Theophylline: therapeutic range
Definition
10 - 20
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