NCLEX TV Pharma

that list seems to be accurate for here in the U.S......and yes, NCLEX is big on them...ty for the post..should help alot on here

http://www.vaughns-1-pagers.com/medicine/tv-drug-ads.htm

this is the website posted in the Random Facts thread on here, regarding TV advertised meds.....gl to you

a lot here tells that we should be aware of those drugs always seen on u.s. tv in preparing for pharma nclex. i did some research and i got this list. will someone from us validate this. please. i'm from asia so i don't know if this list is really seen on us tv.

prescription drug tv ads, which have been around for some time -

actonel.

avodart.

boniva.

celebrex.

cialis.

coreg.

crestor.

detrol.

ditropan.

enbrel.

fosamax.

humira.

levitra.

lunesta.

nexium.

paxil.

plavix.

premarin.

prilosec.

procrit

strattera.

valtrex.

vesicare.

viagra.

vioxx.

vytorin.

wellbutrin.

zelnorm.

zocor.

zyprexa.

recent prescription drug tv ads

abilify

alavert

amitiza

aricept

caduet

cymbalta

effexor

enablex

evista

flowmax

gardasil

imitrex

januvia

lyrica

mirapex

mirena

nasonex

neulasta

orencia

reclast

requip

restasis

rozerem

singulair

spiriva

symbicort

hope this help. can someone clarify plus add/delete stuff on the list. thanks.:wink2:

yup that sounds good!!

Does NCLEX ask more about nursing implications for these drugs, or just side effects or both. I know the nursing implications cover some side effects - usually the worst ones.

this is wonderful thanks for posting this

pharma is my weakest point.

so thank you for sharing this.

wow thanks for posting. im terrible with meds. haha

This is my weakest side thank you

i am not good in Pharma too..thanks for posting..additional knowledge for me..good luck to all of us who will take the Nclex exam..:redbeathe

drug of the day:

aripiprazole (abilify)

abilify is indicated for:

• use as an add-on treatment to antidepressants for major depressive disorder in adults
  
• treatment of manic and mixed episodes associated with bipolar i disorder in adults and in pediatric patients 10 to 17 years of age
  
• treatment of schizophrenia in adults and in adolescents 13 to 17 years of age
  

common side effects:

- adults: nausea, vomiting, constipation, headache, dizziness, an inner sense of restlessness or need to move (akathisia), anxiety, insomnia and restlessness

- pediatric patients (10 to 17 years): extrapyramidal disorder (for example, uncontrolled movement disorders or muscle disturbances such as restlessness, tremors and muscle stiffness), headache, sleepiness, and nausea

while taking abilify, avoid:

• drinking alcohol
  
• breast-feeding an infant
  

serious side effects:

1 )an increased risk of stroke and ministroke

2) neuroleptic malignant syndrome (nms) (very high fever, rigid muscles, shaking, confusion, sweating, or increased heart rate and blood pressure.)

3) tardive dyskinesia (abnormal or uncontrollable movements of face, tongue, or other parts of body.)

4) hyperglycemia

hope this help....

When you look at advertising for popular meds, don't forget the ones that highlight over-the-counter drugs. Aspirin comes to mind as a drug that has lifesaving potential and important nursing implications.