NCLEX 75 MUST KNOW MEDS
Suflx: -morphine
Organs it Relates to: Nervous system (analgesic)
Rationale: Opioid analgesic used for pain relief.
Three Main Side Ettects:
Respiratory depression
Constipation
Sedation
Hydromorphone
Nursing Considerations:
Monitor respiratory rate.
Administer with caution in patients with a history of sub-
stance abuse.
Patient Education:
Take as prescribed for pain relief.
Avoid alcohol while taking this medication
Suflx: None
Organs it Relates to: Pancreas (antidiabetic)
Rationale: Antidiabetic agent used for type 2 diabetes.
METFORMIN
Three Main Side Ettects:
GI upset (nausea, diarrhea)
Risk of lactic acidosis (rare)
Vitamin B12 deficiency
Nursing Considerations:
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Monitor blood glucose levels.
Educate patients about dietary changes.
Patient Education:
Take with food to reduce GI upset.
Report any unusual symptoms to the healthcare provider.
Suflx: -ergonovine
Organs it Relates to: Uterus (uterotonic)
Rationale: Uterotonic used to control postpartum bleed-
ing.
Methylergonovine Three Main Side Ettects:HypertensionNausea/vomiting-
Headache
Nursing Considerations:Monitor blood pressure close-
ly.Administer cautiously in patients with hypertension.
Patient Education:Report any increase in blood pressure
or severe headaches.Take as directed after childbirth.
Suflx: None
Organs it Relates to: Nervous system (anticonvulsant)
Rationale: Anticonvulsant used for epilepsy and neuro-
pathic pain.
Gabapentin
Three Main Side Ettects:DizzinessDrowsinessPeripheral
edema
Nursing Considerations:Monitor for signs of central ner-
vous system depression.Assess for changes in mood or
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behavior.
Patient Education:Avoid activities requiring mental alert-
ness.Take as prescribed to manage seizures or neuropath-
ic pain.
Suflx: None
Organs it Relates to: Cardiovascular system (vasodilator)
Rationale: Vasodilator used to treat angina.
Nitroglycerin Three Main Side Ettects:HeadacheHypotensionFlushing
Nursing Considerations:Monitor blood pressure and
heart rate.Educate on proper storage and administration.
Patient Education:Use as directed for relief of chest
pain.Keep nitroglycerin in a dark, glass container.
Suflx: None
Organs it Relates to: Uterus (uterotonic)
Rationale: Uterotonic used to induce labor and control
postpartum bleeding.
Three Main Side Ettects:
Oxytocin Uterine hyperstimulation
Hypotension
Nausea/vomiting
Nursing Considerations:Monitor uterine contractions and
fetal heart rate.Administer using an infusion pump.
Patient Education:Discuss the purpose and potential side
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ettects with the patient.Ensure the patient understands
the importance of close monitoring during labor.
Suflx: -prazole
Organs it Relates to: Stomach (proton pump inhibitor)
Rationale: Proton pump inhibitor used for GERD and ul-
cers.
Three Main Side Ettects:
Headache
Pantoprazole Diarrhea
Risk of C. diflcile infection
Nursing Considerations:
Administer before meals.
Monitor for signs of GI bleeding.
Patient Education:
Take on an empty stomach before meals.
Report any unusual symptoms such as severe diarrhea.
Suflx: -idone
Organs it Relates to: Brain (antipsychotic)
Rationale: Atypical antipsychotic used for schizophrenia
and bipolar disorder.
Risperidone
Three Main Side Ettects:
Weight gain
Sedation
Metabolic syndrome
Suflx: -morphine
Organs it Relates to: Nervous system (analgesic)
Rationale: Opioid analgesic used for pain relief.
Three Main Side Ettects:
Respiratory depression
Constipation
Sedation
Hydromorphone
Nursing Considerations:
Monitor respiratory rate.
Administer with caution in patients with a history of sub-
stance abuse.
Patient Education:
Take as prescribed for pain relief.
Avoid alcohol while taking this medication
Suflx: None
Organs it Relates to: Pancreas (antidiabetic)
Rationale: Antidiabetic agent used for type 2 diabetes.
METFORMIN
Three Main Side Ettects:
GI upset (nausea, diarrhea)
Risk of lactic acidosis (rare)
Vitamin B12 deficiency
Nursing Considerations:
, NCLEX 75 MUST KNOW MEDS
Monitor blood glucose levels.
Educate patients about dietary changes.
Patient Education:
Take with food to reduce GI upset.
Report any unusual symptoms to the healthcare provider.
Suflx: -ergonovine
Organs it Relates to: Uterus (uterotonic)
Rationale: Uterotonic used to control postpartum bleed-
ing.
Methylergonovine Three Main Side Ettects:HypertensionNausea/vomiting-
Headache
Nursing Considerations:Monitor blood pressure close-
ly.Administer cautiously in patients with hypertension.
Patient Education:Report any increase in blood pressure
or severe headaches.Take as directed after childbirth.
Suflx: None
Organs it Relates to: Nervous system (anticonvulsant)
Rationale: Anticonvulsant used for epilepsy and neuro-
pathic pain.
Gabapentin
Three Main Side Ettects:DizzinessDrowsinessPeripheral
edema
Nursing Considerations:Monitor for signs of central ner-
vous system depression.Assess for changes in mood or
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behavior.
Patient Education:Avoid activities requiring mental alert-
ness.Take as prescribed to manage seizures or neuropath-
ic pain.
Suflx: None
Organs it Relates to: Cardiovascular system (vasodilator)
Rationale: Vasodilator used to treat angina.
Nitroglycerin Three Main Side Ettects:HeadacheHypotensionFlushing
Nursing Considerations:Monitor blood pressure and
heart rate.Educate on proper storage and administration.
Patient Education:Use as directed for relief of chest
pain.Keep nitroglycerin in a dark, glass container.
Suflx: None
Organs it Relates to: Uterus (uterotonic)
Rationale: Uterotonic used to induce labor and control
postpartum bleeding.
Three Main Side Ettects:
Oxytocin Uterine hyperstimulation
Hypotension
Nausea/vomiting
Nursing Considerations:Monitor uterine contractions and
fetal heart rate.Administer using an infusion pump.
Patient Education:Discuss the purpose and potential side
, NCLEX 75 MUST KNOW MEDS
ettects with the patient.Ensure the patient understands
the importance of close monitoring during labor.
Suflx: -prazole
Organs it Relates to: Stomach (proton pump inhibitor)
Rationale: Proton pump inhibitor used for GERD and ul-
cers.
Three Main Side Ettects:
Headache
Pantoprazole Diarrhea
Risk of C. diflcile infection
Nursing Considerations:
Administer before meals.
Monitor for signs of GI bleeding.
Patient Education:
Take on an empty stomach before meals.
Report any unusual symptoms such as severe diarrhea.
Suflx: -idone
Organs it Relates to: Brain (antipsychotic)
Rationale: Atypical antipsychotic used for schizophrenia
and bipolar disorder.
Risperidone
Three Main Side Ettects:
Weight gain
Sedation
Metabolic syndrome
