NCLEX DRUGS??? Most-Prescribed MEDS in the US!

Jul 21, 2009 12:46 PM

by joycee8

Hi guys! i made this for myself to study and thought it could be nice to share this here, taken from the book of 2007Ed, arranged in alphabetical order so i typed it according to Category.

Pls don't hesitate to make corrections, suggestions and additional information that you may think valuable for our studies! If you noticed, some drugs has a blank in major concerns, hope somebody can help me with this.....

If you think this is helpful and like to have copy&paste it, just hope you can leave a message here.....

GOD LUCK and GOD BLESS US TEST TAKERS!!!

Generic Name (Trade Name) Major Concerns
Analgesic
Acetaminophen (Tylenol) Watch for LIVER and KIDNEY problems
Hydrocodone with Acetaminophen ADDICTIVE
(Lortab)
Ibuprofen (Motrin) can lead to HPN and KIDNEY disease
Naproxen (Aleve) can lead to HPN and KIDNEY disease

Antianxiety
Alprazolam (Xanax) This drug can be ADDICTIVE
Diazepam (Valium) Watch for Allergies, *also anticonvulsant*
Lorazepam (Antivan) SEDATION
Promethazine HCI (Phenergan) *also antiemetic*

Antibiotic
Amoxicilline (Augmentin) Watch for allergic reactions
Azithromycin (Zithromax Z-Pak) Watch for allergies
Cephalexin (Keflex) If you are allergic to Cephalosporins, you might also be allergic to Penicillin
Doxycycline hyclate (Vibramycin) Avoid for pregnant clients
Penicillin V Potassium (Penicillin) Watch for allergies
Sulfamethoxazole (Septra, Bactrim) Can cause GI diturbance

Anticoagulant
Warfarin Sodium (Coumadin) Teach the client to limit the intake of GREEN LEAFY VEGETABLES
Watch for signs of BLEEDING
Anticonvulsant
Clonazepam (Klonopin) Should not be stopped abruptly
Diazepam (Valium) Watch for Allergies, also antianxiety
Lorazepam (Antivan) SEDATION

Antidepressant
Sertraline (Zoloft) SEDATION
Amitriptyline HCI (Elavil)
Trazodone HCI (Desyrel)

Antidiabetic
Glipizide (Glucotrol) Watch for HYPOGLYCEMIA
Metformin (Glucophage) This drug should be stopped prior to a dye study such as cardiac catheterization

Antihistamine
Cetirizine (Zyrtec)
Fexofenadine (Allegra) DRY MOUTH

Antihypertensive
Amiodipine (Norvasc) HYPERTENSION
Atenolol (Tenormin) cause DROP in PULSE Rate, check PR daily
Doxazosin Mesylate (Cardura)
Lisinopril (Zestril) cause Postural HPN, remain supine for at least 30mins
Metoprolol Succinate (Toprol XL) Teach the client to check his PULSE RATE
Metoprolol Tartrate (Lopressor,Toprol) Teach the client to check his PULSE RATE

Antihypertensive/Antianginal
Verapamil HCI (Calan)

Anti-inflammatory
Ibuprofen (Motrin) can lead to HYPERTENSION and KIDNEY disease
Prednisone (Deltasone) can cause Cushing’s Syndrome and GI problems

Antigout
Allopurinol (Zyloprim) Drink at least 8 glasses of WATER per day

Antilipidemic – usually ends in statin
Simbastatin (Zocor) Can cause LIVER problems & muscle soreness
Do not take this drug with GRAPE-FRUIT JUICE
Antiulcer/Histamine Blocker
Ranitidine HCI Best to take this drug with meals

Antiulcer/Proton Pump Inhibitor
Lansoprazole (Prevacid) Take this drug prior to meals
Omeprazole (Prilosec)

Bronchodilator
Albuterol (Proventil) Tachycardia, MD check blood levels for toxicity

Diuretic
Furosemide (Lasix) HYPOKALEMIA
Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) HYPOKALEMIA

Hormone Replacement
Estrogen (Premarin) can ↑ blood clots
Levothyroxine (Levoxyl) can ↑ blood clots
Levothyroxin (Synthyroid) Teach the clients to check his PULSE RATE

Muscle Relaxant
Cyclobenzaprine HCI (Flexeril) SEDATION

Oral Contraceptive
Necon (Ortho-Novum 7/7/7) can ↑ blood clots
Trinessa (Ortho TriClen) can ↑ blood clots

Osteoporosis
Alendronate (Fosamax) Remain UPRIGHT for at least 30mins after taking to prevent GERD.
Take with WATER

Potassium Supplement
Potassium Chloride (K-lyte) Check for renal function before giving this drug

Sleep Aid
Zolpidem (Ambien) Allow at least 8hrs of sleep time to prevent daytime drowsiness

ujones00 · Jul 21, 2009, 12:51 PM