Simple Nursing Need-to-Know NCLEX Medications PDF – Drug Classes & Solutions

SIMPLE NURSING NEED TO KNOW MEDS FOR
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Neurontin( Gabapentin) is sometimes prescribed for ___________ --
ANSWER--Chronic pain neuropathy



anxiolytic drugs --ANSWER--used to treat anxiety and anxiety
disorders, insomnia, OCD, depression, posttraumatic stress disorder,
and alcohol withdrawal



BuSpar (buspirone hydrochloride) --ANSWER--Antianxiety Agent/
anxiolytic



Celexa (citalopram) --ANSWER--SSRI



Venlafaxine --ANSWER--SNRI



Escitalopram Oxalate (Lexapro) --ANSWER--SSRI



Paroxetine --ANSWER--SSRI


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,Fluoxetine --ANSWER--SSRI



Sertraline --ANSWER--SSRI



tricyclic antidepressants block ____________ --ANSWER--The
reputake of norepinephrine and serotonin




Demerol (meperidine) --ANSWER--Narcotic Analgesic



Hydrocodone --ANSWER--Narcotic Analgesic



Dilaudid (hydromorphone) --ANSWER--Opioid Analgesic



Duragesic (fentanyl) --ANSWER--Opioid Analgesic



Sublimaze (fentanyl) --ANSWER--Opioid Analgesic



Morphine Sulfate --ANSWER--Opioid Analgesic

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, Phenytoin --ANSWER--Anticonvulsant



Gabapentin --ANSWER--Anticonvulsant



Tegretol (carbamazepine) --ANSWER--Anticonvulsant



Depakote (valproic acid) --ANSWER—Anticonvulsant



Amitriptyline --ANSWER--tricyclic antidepressant



Lorazepam (Ativan) --ANSWER--Benzodiazepine



Diazepam --ANSWER--Benzodiazepine



Alprazolam --ANSWER--Benzodiazepine



Zolpidem Tartrate --ANSWER--Sedative/Hypnotic



Eszopiclone --ANSWER--Sedative/Hypnotic
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