Pharmacology Cheat Sheets for NCLEX-RN | GRADED A | Mnemonics + MOAs + Side Effects

PHARMACOLOGY
CHEAT SHEETS
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LYN DIGITALS

, Pharmacokinetics
(ADME)
Absorption: Bioavailability, routes of
administration.
Distribution: Volume of distribution (Vd),
protein binding.
Metabolism: Phases (I - oxidation,
reduction, hydrolysis; II - conjugation).
Excretion: Renal, hepatic clearance.

, Pharmacodynamics

Receptors: Agonists vs. antagonists.

Dose-response curve: EC50, potency,
efficacy.

Therapeutic Index (TI): TI = TD50 / ED50.

, Autonomic Drugs
Sympathomimetics (Adrenergic Agonists):
Epinephrine, norepinephrine, albuterol.

Sympatholytics (Adrenergic Blockers):
Propranolol, metoprolol, carvedilol.

Parasympathomimetics (Cholinergic
Agonists): Bethanechol, pilocarpine.

Parasympatholytics (Anticholinergics):
Atropine, ipratropium, scopolamine.