NCLEX-PN Medications to Know

NCLEX-PN Medications to Know ScienceMedicineNursing michelle_garland7 Save NCLEX-PN Medications to Know 51 terms shattagirl102__ Preview NCLEX PN Questions for 2024-2025...Teacher 186 terms TutorDkPreview Exam Cram NCLEX-PN PRACTICE Q...103 terms summer3266Preview NCLEX 353 term pan Learn1 / 7Study using Learn Anticonvulsant Treatment for HTN, pre-ecclampsia, and hypomagnesium. SE incl. RR depression, arrhythmias, hypotension, hyporelfexemia. Monitor BP, for deep tendon

reflex and respiratory depression Antidote: Ca gluconate heparin

Anticoagulant;Monitor pt's lab work-PTT. Antidote is protamine sulfate Choose an answer Sodium Bicarbonate Potassium Chloride Diazepam Magnesium Sulfate Don't know?

enoxaparin Anticoagulant, Given to patients with increase risk of DVT

Monitor the PLT count *Normal PLT count: 150,000-400,000

clopidogrel This antiplatelet drug prolongs bleeding time, so it should be watched. Avoid aspirin acetaminophen Tylenol. Analgesic; Antipyretic; liver toxicity with high doses; <4000mg>

Antidote: acetylcysteine (Mucomyst)

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).hydromorphone Opioid Analgesic; CNS Depressant Assess for s/s of CNS depressant morphine opioid; CNS depressant, constipation, confusion, hypotension, urinary retention, tolerance; monitor respiration, pain, teach fall precaution, constipation, bright room. Should be withheld if the respirations <10>

Antidote: Narcan

diazepam Benzodiazepine; Antianxiety; potentiates GABA, abuse potential, tolerance. SE: CNS effects (sedation, dizzy, confusion) Muscle relaxant.

lorazepam Antianxiety; Antiseizure; Benzodiazepine; CNS depressant (sedation), blackout, respiratory depressant; assess fall, monitor respiration if on other CNS depressant.atorvastatin, rosuvastatin Antihyperlipidemic; MONITOR LIVER ENZYMES, ASSESS FOR MUSCLE PAIN AND TENDERNESS (myopathy) , REPORT TO DR IF PRESENT; Statin prednisone 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.Causes Cushing like symptoms. Common side effects are immunosupression(monitor client for infection), hyperglycemia pantoprazole, omeprazole PPI; decreases secretion of hydrochloric acid in stomach ramipril, lisinopril antihypertensive ACE Inhibitor acyclovir antiviral. treats growth and spread of herpes virus metoprolol, atenolol beta blocker. antihypertensive. Decrease heart rate and contractility. Monitor BP & pulse aspirin Do not give together with other anticoagulants. Stop taking Aspirin several days before surgery. Do not give to children with viral infection (Reye syndrome). potential for toxicity- salicylism - sxs tinnitus. monitor stools. take with food.ibuprofen NSAID. Take with food or milk; contraindicated for people with GI ulcers phenytoin (phenytoin). Causes gingival (gum) hyperplasia. Advice client to visit dentist frequently

warfarin Monitor pt's lab work--PT, INR. therapeutic INR for proper anticoagulation is 2-3. Antidote is Vitamin K benztropine Used to treat EPS & Parkinson's Disease carbidopa/levodopa levodopa/carbidopa; Drug is effective when tremors are not observed. treats parkinson's disease digoxin Signs of toxicity: Pt will complaint of visual change in colors. Side effects - most common is bradycardia. Monitor apical rate before giving. Less than 60 hold and call physician. Electrolytes - monitor potassium levels.

Antidote: digibind digoxine immune fab

Magnesium Sulfate Anticonvulsant Treatment for HTN, pre-ecclampsia, and hypomagnesium. SE incl. RR depression, arrhythmias, hypotension, hyporelfexemia.Monitor BP, for deep tendon reflex and respiratory depression Antidote: Ca gluconate calcium gluconate Magnesium sulfate antedote hydrochlothiazide Thiazides- diuretic; Monitor potassium levels. Monitor pt wt furosemide (Furosemide) Loop Diuretic; Monitor potassium levels. Watch for sulfa allergy.