NCLEX TV Pharma

JoanieDee, LPN · Sep 2, 2008

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

JoanieDee, LPN · Sep 2, 2008

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

warmc1 · Sep 2, 2008

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!!

ukbsktbll · Nov 8, 2008

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.

PEBBLES1 · Nov 9, 2008

this is wonderful thanks for posting this

sharon_f · Nov 10, 2008

pharma is my weakest point.

so thank you for sharing this.

scared_cat · Nov 10, 2008

wow thanks for posting. im terrible with meds. haha

acd060470 · Nov 10, 2008

This is my weakest side thank you

mamanurse94 · Dec 12, 2008

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

saber_rider · Dec 24, 2008

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....

EricJRN, MSN, RN · Dec 24, 2008

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.