NCLEX Pharmacology, Medications
Kaplan NCLEX RN
Acetazolamide - ANS-Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitor
diuretic
treats glaucoma, epilepsy, mountain illness, and fluid retention (edema)
Allopurinol - ANS-Uric acid reducer
treatment for gout and kidney stones
Andrenergics Actions - ANS-Stimulates Beta-2 Receptors in Lungs (causes brochodilation)
Andrenergics Med Names - ANS-Norepinephrine, Phenyl (tissue necrosis if it leaks into tissue
out of IV), Dopamine (tissue necrosis if it leaks into tissue out of IV,
Do NOT provide with sodium bicarb in equal IV line), Epinephrine (given throughout vfib or
PEA), Dobutamine, Isoproterenol
Andrenergics Nursing Considerations - ANS-Monitor B/P, Monitor Peripheral Pluses, Check
Output, use IV infusion pumps
Andrenergics Side Effects - ANS-Dysrhythmias, Tremors, Anticholinergic Effects (dry mouth,
urinary retention), Hypertension, Hypotension
Andrenergics Uses - ANS-COPD, Cardiac Arrest
Antacids Action - ANS-neutralize gastric acids
Antacids Med Names - ANS-Aluminum hydroxide, magnesium hydroxide (diarhea), calcium
carbonate (constipation), aluminum/magnesium hydroxide
Antacids Nursing Consideration - ANS-Interferes with absorption of antibiotics, iron preps, INH
(TB med), oral contraceptives
Monitor bowel features
Pregnant human beings can not take liberally
Antacids Side Effects - ANS-constipation, diarrhea, acid rebound
Antacids Uses - ANS-peptic ulcer, indigestion, reflex esophagitis, GERD, stress ulcer
,Anti Impotence (Erectile Dysfunction) Med Names - ANS-Viagra, Levitra, Cialis
Anti Impotence Contraindications - ANS-nitrates, alpha blockers
Anti Impotence Nursing Considerations - ANS-cannot take with grapefruit juice
name PCP if erection lasting longer than 4 h
Anti Impotence Side Effects - ANS-complications, hypotension, priapism
Antianginals Action - ANS-relaxes easy muscle, decreases venous go back
Antianginals Med Names - ANS-Nitro, Isordil
Antianginals Nursing Considerations - ANS-Check expiration date
Teach while to take medicinal drug
May take q 5 min x three doses
Wet with saliva and region beneath tongue
Antianginals Side Effects - ANS-hypotension, tachycardia, headache, dizziness
Antianginals Uses - ANS-angina, peri-operative hypoertension, HF
Antianxiety Actions - ANS-have an effect on neurotransmitters (CNS depressent)
Antianxiety Med Names - ANS-Pams and Lams, Chlordiazepoxide (brief time period), Buspirone
(long term), Hydroxyzine (long term), Meprobamate (anxiolytics nonbenzos) (herbals:) kava,
melatonin
Antianxiety Nursing Considerations - ANS-Potential for dependancy/overdose, Avoid Alcohol,
Monitor LFT, taper dose, no longer to be enthusiastic about MAO inhibitor
Antianxiety Side Effects - ANS-Sedation (no driving), confusion, hepatic dysfunction
Antianxiety Uses - ANS-tension issues, manic episodes, panic assaults
Antibiotics General - ANS-Allergies, Super Infections (broad spectrum, yeast contamination
cdiff, black bushy tongue candiasis), Organ Toxicity
Antibiotics Teaching - ANS-Take until long gone
Allergies
Do tradition and sensitivity first
Encourage fluids
Check expiration date
, Antibiotics: Aminoglycosides - ANS--mycin
Antibiotics: Aminoglycosides Action - ANS-inhibits protein synthesis in gram-terrible bacteria
Antibiotics: Aminoglycosides Med Names - ANS-Gentamycin (IV, top taken 45-60 minutes after
it's far given and trough immediately previous to the following dose), Neomycin, Streptomycin,
Tobramycin
Antibiotics: Aminoglycosides Nursing Considerations - ANS-Checking 8th cranial nerve
(listening to, tuning fork, whisper take a look at, have family observed soliciting for matters to be
repeated or they're ignoring them)
Check Renal Function (BUN)
Take for 7-10 days
Encourage Fluids (three,000ml/day when pushing)
Antibiotics: Aminoglycosides Side Effects - ANS-ototoxicity (massive, mycin mice have large
ears), nephrotoxicty, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea
Antibiotics: Aminoglycosides Uses - ANS-intense systemic infections, Pseudomonas, E. Coli
Antibiotics: Cephalosporins Actions - ANS-inhibits synthesis of bacterial mobile wall
Antibiotics: Cephalosporins Med Names - ANS-Cefalexin
Antibiotics: Cephalosporins Nursing Consideration - ANS-Take w food
CROSS ALLERGY WITH PCN
Avoid alcohol- FLUSHING side effect
Obtain Culture and Sensitivity earlier than first dose
Antibiotics: Cephalosporins Side Effects - ANS-Bleeding risk, Superinfections, Rash
Antibiotics: Cephalosporins Uses - ANS-tonsillitis, otitis media, peri-operative prophylaxis,
meningitis
Antibiotics: Fluoroquinolones Actions - ANS-interferes with DNA replication in gram-terrible
micro organism
Antibiotics: Fluoroquinolones Med Names - ANS-Ciprofloxacin, levofloxacin
Antibiotics: Fluoroquinolones Nursing Consideration - ANS-Culture and Sensity earlier than
starting remedy
Take with full glass of water
Separate antacids and iron 2 hours after taking antibiotic
Levo and steroid can reason achilles tendon rupture
Kaplan NCLEX RN
Acetazolamide - ANS-Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitor
diuretic
treats glaucoma, epilepsy, mountain illness, and fluid retention (edema)
Allopurinol - ANS-Uric acid reducer
treatment for gout and kidney stones
Andrenergics Actions - ANS-Stimulates Beta-2 Receptors in Lungs (causes brochodilation)
Andrenergics Med Names - ANS-Norepinephrine, Phenyl (tissue necrosis if it leaks into tissue
out of IV), Dopamine (tissue necrosis if it leaks into tissue out of IV,
Do NOT provide with sodium bicarb in equal IV line), Epinephrine (given throughout vfib or
PEA), Dobutamine, Isoproterenol
Andrenergics Nursing Considerations - ANS-Monitor B/P, Monitor Peripheral Pluses, Check
Output, use IV infusion pumps
Andrenergics Side Effects - ANS-Dysrhythmias, Tremors, Anticholinergic Effects (dry mouth,
urinary retention), Hypertension, Hypotension
Andrenergics Uses - ANS-COPD, Cardiac Arrest
Antacids Action - ANS-neutralize gastric acids
Antacids Med Names - ANS-Aluminum hydroxide, magnesium hydroxide (diarhea), calcium
carbonate (constipation), aluminum/magnesium hydroxide
Antacids Nursing Consideration - ANS-Interferes with absorption of antibiotics, iron preps, INH
(TB med), oral contraceptives
Monitor bowel features
Pregnant human beings can not take liberally
Antacids Side Effects - ANS-constipation, diarrhea, acid rebound
Antacids Uses - ANS-peptic ulcer, indigestion, reflex esophagitis, GERD, stress ulcer
,Anti Impotence (Erectile Dysfunction) Med Names - ANS-Viagra, Levitra, Cialis
Anti Impotence Contraindications - ANS-nitrates, alpha blockers
Anti Impotence Nursing Considerations - ANS-cannot take with grapefruit juice
name PCP if erection lasting longer than 4 h
Anti Impotence Side Effects - ANS-complications, hypotension, priapism
Antianginals Action - ANS-relaxes easy muscle, decreases venous go back
Antianginals Med Names - ANS-Nitro, Isordil
Antianginals Nursing Considerations - ANS-Check expiration date
Teach while to take medicinal drug
May take q 5 min x three doses
Wet with saliva and region beneath tongue
Antianginals Side Effects - ANS-hypotension, tachycardia, headache, dizziness
Antianginals Uses - ANS-angina, peri-operative hypoertension, HF
Antianxiety Actions - ANS-have an effect on neurotransmitters (CNS depressent)
Antianxiety Med Names - ANS-Pams and Lams, Chlordiazepoxide (brief time period), Buspirone
(long term), Hydroxyzine (long term), Meprobamate (anxiolytics nonbenzos) (herbals:) kava,
melatonin
Antianxiety Nursing Considerations - ANS-Potential for dependancy/overdose, Avoid Alcohol,
Monitor LFT, taper dose, no longer to be enthusiastic about MAO inhibitor
Antianxiety Side Effects - ANS-Sedation (no driving), confusion, hepatic dysfunction
Antianxiety Uses - ANS-tension issues, manic episodes, panic assaults
Antibiotics General - ANS-Allergies, Super Infections (broad spectrum, yeast contamination
cdiff, black bushy tongue candiasis), Organ Toxicity
Antibiotics Teaching - ANS-Take until long gone
Allergies
Do tradition and sensitivity first
Encourage fluids
Check expiration date
, Antibiotics: Aminoglycosides - ANS--mycin
Antibiotics: Aminoglycosides Action - ANS-inhibits protein synthesis in gram-terrible bacteria
Antibiotics: Aminoglycosides Med Names - ANS-Gentamycin (IV, top taken 45-60 minutes after
it's far given and trough immediately previous to the following dose), Neomycin, Streptomycin,
Tobramycin
Antibiotics: Aminoglycosides Nursing Considerations - ANS-Checking 8th cranial nerve
(listening to, tuning fork, whisper take a look at, have family observed soliciting for matters to be
repeated or they're ignoring them)
Check Renal Function (BUN)
Take for 7-10 days
Encourage Fluids (three,000ml/day when pushing)
Antibiotics: Aminoglycosides Side Effects - ANS-ototoxicity (massive, mycin mice have large
ears), nephrotoxicty, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea
Antibiotics: Aminoglycosides Uses - ANS-intense systemic infections, Pseudomonas, E. Coli
Antibiotics: Cephalosporins Actions - ANS-inhibits synthesis of bacterial mobile wall
Antibiotics: Cephalosporins Med Names - ANS-Cefalexin
Antibiotics: Cephalosporins Nursing Consideration - ANS-Take w food
CROSS ALLERGY WITH PCN
Avoid alcohol- FLUSHING side effect
Obtain Culture and Sensitivity earlier than first dose
Antibiotics: Cephalosporins Side Effects - ANS-Bleeding risk, Superinfections, Rash
Antibiotics: Cephalosporins Uses - ANS-tonsillitis, otitis media, peri-operative prophylaxis,
meningitis
Antibiotics: Fluoroquinolones Actions - ANS-interferes with DNA replication in gram-terrible
micro organism
Antibiotics: Fluoroquinolones Med Names - ANS-Ciprofloxacin, levofloxacin
Antibiotics: Fluoroquinolones Nursing Consideration - ANS-Culture and Sensity earlier than
starting remedy
Take with full glass of water
Separate antacids and iron 2 hours after taking antibiotic
Levo and steroid can reason achilles tendon rupture
