NCLEX-PN Medications to
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, Lovenox Anticoagulant; Enoxaparin sodium
Plavix (Clopidogrel); This antiplatelet drug prolongs bleeding time, so it should be
watched. Avoid aspirin
Tylenol Analgesic; Antipyretic; liver toxicity with high doses; <4000mg/day; liver patient
<2000mg/day
Lithium Antimanic ; a primary drug in manic depression (bipolar);
0.8-1.2 mEq/L; monitor blood levels.
Vancomycin Antibiotic; Treats MRSA, C diff; Ototoxic, nephrotoxic; Infuse slowly (60 min) to
avoid red man syndrome; CDC 12-step program
Gentamycin Aminoglycoside, Antibiotic; Neurotoxicity, nephrotoxicity, ototoxicity. Slow IV/IM
Synergistic when combined with a B-lactam (Sepsis); carefully monitor client's
taking furosemide (lasix).
Dilaudid Hydromorphone, Narcotic Analgesic; CNS Depressant
Morphine (MS Contin); opioid; CNS depressant, constipation, confusion, hypotension,
urinary retention, tolerance; monitor respiration, pain, teach fall precaution,
constipation, bright room. Should be withheld if the respirations are below 10
Valium (Diazepam); Benzodiazepine; Antianxiety; potentiates GABA, abuse potential,
tolerance. SE: CNS effects (sedation, dizzy, confusion) Muscle relaxant.
Ativan (Lorazepam); Antianxiety; Antiseizure; Benzodiazepine; CNS depressant
(sedation), blackout, respiratory depressant; assess fall, monitor respiration if on
other CNS depressant.
Lipitor (Atorvastatin); Antihyperlipidemic; MONITOR LIVER ENZYMES, ASSESS FOR
MUSCLE PAIN AND TENDERNESS, REPORT TO DR IF PRESENT; Statin
Prednisone (Deltasone); Antiinflammatory; Corticosteroid; Antileukemic drug; Administer
before 9 AM to mimic normal peak corticosteroid blood levels; Increase dosage
during stress; Taper doses; Do not give live virus vaccines
Protonix (Pantoprazole Sodium); PPI;
Altace (ramipril); antihypertensive ACE Inhibitor
Know 2026 | Pharmacology
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Updated 2026 Questions and Answers
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Included
, Lovenox Anticoagulant; Enoxaparin sodium
Plavix (Clopidogrel); This antiplatelet drug prolongs bleeding time, so it should be
watched. Avoid aspirin
Tylenol Analgesic; Antipyretic; liver toxicity with high doses; <4000mg/day; liver patient
<2000mg/day
Lithium Antimanic ; a primary drug in manic depression (bipolar);
0.8-1.2 mEq/L; monitor blood levels.
Vancomycin Antibiotic; Treats MRSA, C diff; Ototoxic, nephrotoxic; Infuse slowly (60 min) to
avoid red man syndrome; CDC 12-step program
Gentamycin Aminoglycoside, Antibiotic; Neurotoxicity, nephrotoxicity, ototoxicity. Slow IV/IM
Synergistic when combined with a B-lactam (Sepsis); carefully monitor client's
taking furosemide (lasix).
Dilaudid Hydromorphone, Narcotic Analgesic; CNS Depressant
Morphine (MS Contin); opioid; CNS depressant, constipation, confusion, hypotension,
urinary retention, tolerance; monitor respiration, pain, teach fall precaution,
constipation, bright room. Should be withheld if the respirations are below 10
Valium (Diazepam); Benzodiazepine; Antianxiety; potentiates GABA, abuse potential,
tolerance. SE: CNS effects (sedation, dizzy, confusion) Muscle relaxant.
Ativan (Lorazepam); Antianxiety; Antiseizure; Benzodiazepine; CNS depressant
(sedation), blackout, respiratory depressant; assess fall, monitor respiration if on
other CNS depressant.
Lipitor (Atorvastatin); Antihyperlipidemic; MONITOR LIVER ENZYMES, ASSESS FOR
MUSCLE PAIN AND TENDERNESS, REPORT TO DR IF PRESENT; Statin
Prednisone (Deltasone); Antiinflammatory; Corticosteroid; Antileukemic drug; Administer
before 9 AM to mimic normal peak corticosteroid blood levels; Increase dosage
during stress; Taper doses; Do not give live virus vaccines
Protonix (Pantoprazole Sodium); PPI;
Altace (ramipril); antihypertensive ACE Inhibitor
