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    Essential Nclex Meds by Class

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    This document provides essential information about commonly tested medications on the NCLEX exam organized by medication class. It lists important considerations, side effects, monitoring parameters and contraindications for analgesics, anticonvulsants, anticoagulants, diuretics, psychotropics, anticholinergics, oncology medications, anti-gout medications, maternity medications, antifungals, and miotics vs mydriatics. Nurses must understand each medication's effects, toxicities, interactions and nursing considerations in order to administer them safely and effectively.

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    Essential Nclex Meds by Class

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    This document provides essential information about commonly tested medications on the NCLEX exam organized by medication class. It lists important considerations, side effects, monitoring parameters and contraindications for analgesics, anticonvulsants, anticoagulants, diuretics, psychotropics, anticholinergics, oncology medications, anti-gout medications, maternity medications, antifungals, and miotics vs mydriatics. Nurses must understand each medication's effects, toxicities, interactions and nursing considerations in order to administer them safely and effectively.

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    This document provides essential information about commonly tested medications on the NCLEX exam organized by medication class. It lists important considerations, side effects, monitoring parameters and contraindications for analgesics, anticonvulsants, anticoagulants, diuretics, psychotropics, anticholinergics, oncology medications, anti-gout medications, maternity medications, antifungals, and miotics vs mydriatics. Nurses must understand each medication's effects, toxicities, interactions and nursing considerations in order to administer them safely and effectively.

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    This document provides essential information about commonly tested medications on the NCLEX exam organized by medication class. It lists important considerations, side effects, monitoring parameters and contraindications for analgesics, anticonvulsants, anticoagulants, diuretics, psychotropics, anticholinergics, oncology medications, anti-gout medications, maternity medications, antifungals, and miotics vs mydriatics. Nurses must understand each medication's effects, toxicities, interactions and nursing considerations in order to administer them safely and effectively.

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    ESSENTIAL NCLEX MEDS BY

    CLASS
    ANALGESICS
    Aspirin
    -

    Do not give with other anticoagulants


    Stop taking before surgery
    Do not give to children with viral
    infection (Reyes Syndrome)

    ESSENTIAL NCLEX MEDS


    BY CLASS
    Carbidopa/Levodopa
    -

    BETA BLOCKERS
    -olol
    Do not D/C abruptly
    Masks signs of hypoglycemia
    o Monitor blood sugars

    NSAIDs
    -

    Effective in the absence of tremors

    Contraindicated with GI ulcers

    Morphine
    -

    Respiratory depressant

    POTASSIUM SUPPLEMENTS
    Potassium Chloride

    ANTICONVULSANTS
    Dilantin
    -

    Gum hyperplasia
    Regular dental Check-ups

    Check labs prior to administration


    Never give IV push
    Caution with K+ sparing diuretic
    Do not administer to patients with
    renal failure

    RESPIRATORY
    ANTI-INFLAMMATORY/STEROIDS
    Prednisone
    -

    Cushing-like symptoms
    Immunosuppression
    Hyperglycemia
    Osteoporosis

    Theophylline
    -

    CARDIAC GLYCOSIDE
    Digoxin
    -

    ANTICOAGULANTS
    Heparin
    -

    PT, INR
    Antidote: Vitamin K

    ANTI-PARKINSONIAN
    Benzatropine
    -

    aPTT
    Antidote: Protamine Sulfate

    Warfarin

    Treats extrapyramidal symptoms

    Monitor for tachychardia

    Toxicity
    Visual changes (yellow/green halo)
    Loss of appetite
    Assess pulse for 60 seconds prior to
    administration.

    ANTIHYPERTENSIVE
    Magnesium Sulfate
    -

    Used in Pre-eclampsia
    Monitor deep tendon reflexes
    Assess for respiratory
    depression

    ESSENTIAL NCLEX MEDS BY


    CLASS

    Assess hearing
    Assess K+ levels

    ESSENTIAL NCLEX MEDS BY


    CLASS

    DIURETICS
    Monitor potassium levels
    -

    Potassium wasting
    K+

    Spironolactone
    -

    Potassium sparing
    K+

    PSYCHOTROPICS

    ANTICHOLINERGICS
    Atropine
    -

    GI
    slows motility
    Eyes
    Dilates pupils
    >> Avoid in glaucoma patients
    Cardiac
    HR
    Resp
    Bronchodilator

    Lithium
    -

    Therapeutic Range: 0.8-1.2


    fluid intake

    MAOIs
    -

    Avoid foods with Tyramine such as


    aged cheeses, wine etc.

    Disulfiram
    -

    ONCOLOGY MEDICATIONS

    Avoid alcohol intake (including


    mouthwash, OTC cough
    suppressants)

    Use extreme caution!


    Wear gloves and mask while
    mixing & administering

    ANTI-GOUT
    Allopurinol
    -

    MATERNITY

    fluid intake
    Avoid organ meats
    Patient will have increased urine
    output

    Oxytocin
    -

    Assess uterus for tetanic


    contraction (constant state of
    contraction)

    ANTIFUNGAL
    Amphotericin B
    -

    IVPB slow
    Monitor for renal damage
    fluid intake
    Assess BUN

    MIOTICS vs MYDRIATICS
    Miotics
    -

    Constrict
    Used with GLAUCOMA
    outflow of aqueous humor

    Mydriatics
    -

    Dilate
    Avoid with GLAUCOMA
    IOP (Intraocular Pressure)

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