NCLEX Pharmacology Review | Medications, Side Effects, Labs, Teaching & Nursing Interventions |2026 Latest Update Complete Questions Provided with A+ Graded Answers

NCLEX Pharmacology Review | Medications, Side Effects, Labs, Teaching & Nursing Interventions |2026 Latest Update Complete Questions Provided with A+ Graded Answers Medications that cause gastric irritation NSAIDs- Naproxen, Ibuprofen Corticosteroids- prednisone Effects of longterm corticosteroids Cushing's syndrome (Susceptibility to infection, fluid retention, HTN, wt gain, moon face, buffalo hump, hyperglycemia, osteoporosis, menstrual irregularities, thin skin, hirsutism) Digoxin teaching Call Dr. if excessive nausea, vision changes, HR is too low Do not take if HR less than 60 Wkly labs aren't needed Medications contraindicated with glaucoma Daphenhydramine, Methylphenidate, Scopolamine Spironolactone Potassium sparing DO NOT give with potassium supplements No salt substitutes Drink 2-3 L per day Furosemide Loop Diuretics Rapidly removes fluid Monitor wt, bp, I&Os Give in the AM IV form given SLOW Monitor K Eat high potassium foods Hydrochlorothiazide Thiazide diuretic Treats essential HTN Monitor K Take in AM and 2nd dose before 2PM Eat high potassium foodsDrink 1.5 L/day Take with food Glucocorticoids adverse effects Bone loss Infection (advise exercise) Hyperglycemia (Insulin?) Myopathy (rpt muscle wknss) Suppression of adrenal function (decrease meds) Peptic ulcer disease (give w/ food) G