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I just started in mental health this 8 wks and I failed the first test. The first test was all communication mostly. I have no clue what Im doing wrong. Theres only 4 tests this 8 wks and I am freaking out with my next test. I have studied over and over again for this next test and when I do practice quesitons I get them all wrong. Can anyone give advice. The next test is over mental Meds, anxiety disorders, somatoform disorders, dissociative disorders, schizophrenia and depression.

In my process paper I have a section for meds that my pt. is on. I found all the other meds in my drug book except for a Multiple Vit, and Calcium w/ Vit D. I need the classifications, MOA, side effects, and patient teachings on those two drugs. Thanks, Liz

I have boughten Nurses Med Deck Drug Cards by Davis Drug Guide (ISBN 080361456X) and MediQuik Drug Cards (ISBN 1582553777). I have also looked at the Mosby's 2008 Nursing Drug Cards (ISBN 0323052207). In buying the Nurses Med Deck and MediQuik Drug Cards I have come to find that the about 50% of the cards I need are in neither of the decks. I have looked at the Mosby's Drug Cards and do not like them what so ever. I also have the Prentice Hall and Davis Drug Guide Books. I do use the Prentice Hall book during my clinicals. I need cards and I need them fast. I was going to buy the drug cards and then type them up on the computer so they would be in my own format. Is there any online source where the drug cards can just be copied and pasted or printed off. Heres a list of the Drug Cards with Classifications: Autonnomic Nervous System Agents (8 cards) -Adrenergic Agonists (ex. epinephrine) -Adrenergic Blockers: oAlpha-adrenergic blocker (ex. cardura, minipress) oBeta-adrenergic blocker (ex. metoprolol tartrate ) -Cholinergics oDirect-acting (ex. Reglan) oCholinesterase Inhibitor (ex. donepezil HCL (Aricept)) -Anticholinergics oGI Cholinergic blockers (ex. Robinul, Anaspaz, Bentyl) oAnticholinergics - Antiparkinsons Drugs (ex. Cogentin, Artane) oAnticholinergic - Antimuscarinic ( Detrol) Neurologic & Neuromuscular Agents (18 cards) -CNS stimulants oErgot alkaloids oTriptans -CNS Depressants oBenzodiazepines (ex. Xanax, Ativan) -Pain Management oSalicylate (Aspirin) oCox-2 Inhibitors oProprionic Acids oAcetaminophen oNarcotic Agonists (opiods) Demerol Morphine Vicodin Darvocet -Anticonvulsants oHydatoins (ex. Dilantin, Cerbrxy) oIminostilbene (ex. Tegretol, Trileptal) oValproate (Ex. Depakote) oMiscellaneous; Neurontin -Anti-parkinsons oDopaminergics (ex. Sinemet) oDopamine Agonists ( ex. Symmetrel) -Anti-Alzheimer oAcetylcholinesterase Inhibitors (ex. Aricept, Namenda) Psychiatric Agents (10 cards): Aliphatic Phenothizines (ex. Thorazine) Piperazine Phenothiazine (ex. Prolixin) Piperdine phenothiazine (ex. Mellaril) Non-Phenothizine (ex. Haldol) Atypical Antipsychotic (ex. Clozaril) Benzodiazepines (ex. Xanax) Tricylic Antidepressant (ex. Elavil) Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (ex. Prozac) Atypical Antidepressant (ex. Effexor) Mood Stabilizer (ex. Lithium) Antiinflammatory & Antiinfective Agents (14 cards) Uric Acid Inhibitor (Ex. allopurinal) Antimicrobial Agents: Aminopenicillin (Ex. Amoxil, Unasyn) Cephalosporins (Ex: Ceclor, Mefoxin) Macrolide (Ex. Zithromax) Vancomyacin Tetracycline Aminoglycoside (Ex. Garamycin) Fluoroquinolone (Ex. Levaquin) Sulfonamide (Ex. Gantrisin) Isoniazid (INH) ( Antitubercular Agent) Azole (Ex: Diflucan) Metronidazole (Flagyl)Antiviral Agents: Neuraminidase Inhibitors (ex: Relenza, Tamiflu)Urinary Analgesic: Pyridium Respiratory Agents: (8 med cards) Antihistamine (Ex: Benadryl, Zyrtec, Claritin) Sympathomimetic Amines (Ex: Afrin, Neo-synephrine, Sudafed) Intranasal Gluccocorticoids ( Ex. Rhinocort, Flovent, Nasonex) Narcotic Antitussives (Ex: Robitussin AC) Non-narcotic Antitussives (Ex: Tessalon, Benylin) Expectorants ( Ex. guaifenesin) Xanthine Derivatives (Ex: Theophylline) Leukotriene Receptor Antagonists (Ex. Accolate, Singulair) ** Review cards for Alpha & Beta Adrenergics & Anticholinergics you previously completed Cardiovascular Agents: (16 med cards) Cardiac Agents:Glycosides (Ex: Lanoxin)* Nitrates (Ex. Nitroglycerin, Imdur, Isordil) [*]Diuretics: Loop Diuretic (Ex: Lasix) Thiazide Diuretic (Ex: Diuril, Hydrodiuril) Thiazide-Like Diuretic (Ex: Zaroxolyn) Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors (Ex: Diamox Osmotic (Ex. Mannitol) Potassium Sparing Diuretic (Ex: Aldactone) Antiarrhythmic & Antihypertensive Agents:Calcium Channel Blockers (Ex. Norvasc, Cardizem, Plendil) Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme (ACE) Inhibitors (Ex: Capoten, Accupril, Zestril) Angiotensin II Receptor Antagonisits (A-II Blockers) (Ex: Avapro, Micardis) [*]Anticoagulant, Antiplatelet & Thrombolytic Agents: Heparin ** Low molecular weight heparin (Ex: Lovenox) Coumadin ** Antiplatelet (Ex. Plavix) Antilipidemic AgentsStatins (Ex. Lipitor, Prevachol, Crestor) * Include agent used for digitalis toxicity * *Include reversal agents for both Heparin & Coumadin *** Review cards for Alpha-Adrenergic Blockers & Beta-Adrenergic Blockers you did for week 3) Gastrointestinal Agents: (12 med cards) Dopamine AntagonistsPhenothiazines (Ex: Compazine, Phenergan) [*]Serotonin (5-HT3) Receptor Antagonist (Ex. Anzamet, Zofran) [*]Anti-diarrheal Opiate & Opiate Related (Ex: Lomotil, Imodium) Somatostatin Analog (Ex: Sandostatin) [*]Laxatives Lactulose Magnesium Hydroxide (Milk of Magnesia) Bisacodyl (Dulcolax) Bulk-forming (Ex: Citrucel, Metamucil) Stool Softener (Ex: Surfak, Dialose, Colase, Peri-colace) Anti-UlcerHistamine-2 Blockers (Ex: Tagamet, Pepcid, Zantac) Pepsin Inhibitor (Ex: Carafate) Proton Pump Inhibitor (Ex: Nexium, Prevacid, Protonix) Endocrine Agent: (8 drug cards if all insulins on one card) Antidiuretic Hormone ( Ex. desmopressin acetate DDAVP) Thyroid Replacement (Ex: Synthroid) Glucocorticoids (Ex: Decadron, Prednisone) Antidiabetic AgentsOral Antidiabetic Agents:Sulfonyureas (Ex: Glucotrol) Biguinides (Ex. Glucophage) Thiazolidinediones (Ex: Avandia) Meglitinides (Ex. Starlix) [*]Insulin * Lispro (Humalog) Regular, Humulin R NPH, Humulin N Lantus Combination Insulin: Humulin 70/30, 50/50, Humalog 75/25

I have boughten Nurses Med Deck Drug Cards by Davis Drug Guide (ISBN 080361456X) and MediQuik Drug Cards (ISBN 1582553777). I have also looked at the Mosby's 2008 Nursing Drug Cards (ISBN 0323052207). In buying the Nurses Med Deck and MediQuik Drug Cards I have come to find that the about 50% of the cards I need are in neither of the decks. I have looked at the Mosby's Drug Cards and do not like them what so ever. I need cards and I need them fast. I was going to buy the drug cards and then type them up on the computer so they would be in my own format. Is there any online source where the drug cards can just be copied and pasted or printed off. Heres a list of the Drug Cards with Classifications: Autonnomic Nervous System Agents (8 cards) -Adrenergic Agonists (ex. epinephrine) -Adrenergic Blockers: oAlpha-adrenergic blocker (ex. cardura, minipress) oBeta-adrenergic blocker (ex. metoprolol tartrate ) -Cholinergics oDirect-acting (ex. Reglan) oCholinesterase Inhibitor (ex. donepezil HCL (Aricept)) -Anticholinergics oGI Cholinergic blockers (ex. Robinul, Anaspaz, Bentyl) oAnticholinergics - Antiparkinsons Drugs (ex. Cogentin, Artane) oAnticholinergic - Antimuscarinic ( Detrol) Neurologic & Neuromuscular Agents (18 cards) -CNS stimulants oErgot alkaloids oTriptans -CNS Depressants oBenzodiazepines (ex. Xanax, Ativan) -Pain Management oSalicylate (Aspirin) oCox-2 Inhibitors oProprionic Acids oAcetaminophen oNarcotic Agonists (opiods) Demerol Morphine Vicodin Darvocet -Anticonvulsants oHydatoins (ex. Dilantin, Cerbrxy) oIminostilbene (ex. Tegretol, Trileptal) oValproate (Ex. Depakote) oMiscellaneous; Neurontin -Anti-parkinsons oDopaminergics (ex. Sinemet) oDopamine Agonists ( ex. Symmetrel) -Anti-Alzheimer oAcetylcholinesterase Inhibitors (ex. Aricept, Namenda) Psychiatric Agents (10 cards): Aliphatic Phenothizines (ex. Thorazine) Piperazine Phenothiazine (ex. Prolixin) Piperdine phenothiazine (ex. Mellaril) Non-Phenothizine (ex. Haldol) Atypical Antipsychotic (ex. Clozaril) Benzodiazepines (ex. Xanax) Tricylic Antidepressant (ex. Elavil) Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (ex. Prozac) Atypical Antidepressant (ex. Effexor) Mood Stabilizer (ex. Lithium) Antiinflammatory & Antiinfective Agents (14 cards) Uric Acid Inhibitor (Ex. allopurinal) Antimicrobial Agents: Aminopenicillin (Ex. Amoxil, Unasyn) Cephalosporins (Ex: Ceclor, Mefoxin) Macrolide (Ex. Zithromax) Vancomyacin Tetracycline Aminoglycoside (Ex. Garamycin) Fluoroquinolone (Ex. Levaquin) Sulfonamide (Ex. Gantrisin) Isoniazid (INH) ( Antitubercular Agent) Azole (Ex: Diflucan) Metronidazole (Flagyl) Antiviral Agents: Neuraminidase Inhibitors (ex: Relenza, Tamiflu) Urinary Analgesic: Pyridium Respiratory Agents: (8 med cards) Antihistamine (Ex: Benadryl, Zyrtec, Claritin) Sympathomimetic Amines (Ex: Afrin, Neo-synephrine, Sudafed) Intranasal Gluccocorticoids ( Ex. Rhinocort, Flovent, Nasonex) Narcotic Antitussives (Ex: Robitussin AC) Non-narcotic Antitussives (Ex: Tessalon, Benylin) Expectorants ( Ex. guaifenesin) Xanthine Derivatives (Ex: Theophylline) Leukotriene Receptor Antagonists (Ex. Accolate, Singulair) ** Review cards for Alpha & Beta Adrenergics & Anticholinergics you previously completed Cardiovascular Agents: (16 med cards) Cardiac Agents:Glycosides (Ex: Lanoxin)* Nitrates (Ex. Nitroglycerin, Imdur, Isordil) [*]Diuretics: Loop Diuretic (Ex: Lasix) Thiazide Diuretic (Ex: Diuril, Hydrodiuril) Thiazide-Like Diuretic (Ex: Zaroxolyn) Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors (Ex: Diamox Osmotic (Ex. Mannitol) Potassium Sparing Diuretic (Ex: Aldactone) Antiarrhythmic & Antihypertensive Agents:Calcium Channel Blockers (Ex. Norvasc, Cardizem, Plendil) Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme (ACE) Inhibitors (Ex: Capoten, Accupril, Zestril) Angiotensin II Receptor Antagonisits (A-II Blockers) (Ex: Avapro, Micardis) [*]Anticoagulant, Antiplatelet & Thrombolytic Agents: Heparin ** Low molecular weight heparin (Ex: Lovenox) Coumadin ** Antiplatelet (Ex. Plavix) Antilipidemic AgentsStatins (Ex. Lipitor, Prevachol, Crestor) * Include agent used for digitalis toxicity * *Include reversal agents for both Heparin & Coumadin *** Review cards for Alpha-Adrenergic Blockers & Beta-Adrenergic Blockers you did for week 3) Gastrointestinal Agents: (12 med cards) Dopamine AntagonistsPhenothiazines (Ex: Compazine, Phenergan) [*]Serotonin (5-HT3) Receptor Antagonist (Ex. Anzamet, Zofran) [*]Anti-diarrheal Opiate & Opiate Related (Ex: Lomotil, Imodium) Somatostatin Analog (Ex: Sandostatin) [*]Laxatives Lactulose Magnesium Hydroxide (Milk of Magnesia) Bisacodyl (Dulcolax) Bulk-forming (Ex: Citrucel, Metamucil) Stool Softener (Ex: Surfak, Dialose, Colase, Peri-colace) Anti-UlcerHistamine-2 Blockers (Ex: Tagamet, Pepcid, Zantac) Pepsin Inhibitor (Ex: Carafate) Proton Pump Inhibitor (Ex: Nexium, Prevacid, Protonix) Endocrine Agent: (8 drug cards if all insulins on one card) Antidiuretic Hormone ( Ex. desmopressin acetate DDAVP) Thyroid Replacement (Ex: Synthroid) Glucocorticoids (Ex: Decadron, Prednisone) Antidiabetic AgentsOral Antidiabetic Agents:Sulfonyureas (Ex: Glucotrol) Biguinides (Ex. Glucophage) Thiazolidinediones (Ex: Avandia) Meglitinides (Ex. Starlix) [*]Insulin * Lispro (Humalog) Regular, Humulin R NPH, Humulin N Lantus Combination Insulin: Humulin 70/30, 50/50, Humalog 75/25