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NCLEX PN Drug facts from review-3rd

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Brand/misc
Generic/misc
Name of vaccination against Clostridium Bacterium   Tetanus  
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BRETHINE   terbulaline  
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Brethine is used to stop   contractions/may feel a fluttering or tight sensation in chest  
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PRO-BANTHINE   propantheline  
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propantheline is a   GI anticholenergic  
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propantheline TX for   gallbladder (cholecystitis); it inhibits the contraction of the bile ducts & gallbladder  
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REGONOL   pyridostigmine  
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regonol classification is   anti cholinesterase  
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regonol is for TX of   myasthenia gravis. Counters fatigue & muscle problems. Helps pt. swallow food easier.  
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ALDACTONE   spironolactone  
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Aldactone is a   diuretic (potassium sparing)  
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Aldactone tip: avoid   salt substitutes because of hi potassium content  
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HALDOL   haloperidol  
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Haldol is an   anti psychotic (no anticids within 1 hour)  
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Haldol is for TX of   pyshosis & schizophrenia  
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Haldol dose is   5-100mg/d; Avoid sun  
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Haldol SE   dystonia, akathiasia & parkinsonion & extra pyramedial effecta  
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TOFRANIL   imipramine  
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Tofranil is an   anti depressent  
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Tofranil needs to be taken   3 to 4 weeks before results are seen  
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SINEMET   levodopa-carbidopa  
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Sinemet is an   anti parkinson drug  
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Sinemet-SE   orthostatic LBP  
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SULFAMYLON   mafenide acetate  
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Sulfamylon is a   topical antibiotic  
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Sulfamylon TX for   burns, prevents infection  
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an anticonvulsant used for seizures   magnesium sulfate  
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magnesium sulfate SE   feel doped and sleepy  
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what drug used for opium withdrawel   methodone  
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RITALIN   methylphenidate  
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Ritaline - need to monitor   child bc drug may interfere w/growth & dev.  
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morphine SE   causes respiratory depression, Lo BP, sedation & confusion  
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morphine pre-op use to   reduce anxiety & lower amt. anesthesia required. lowers body metabolism  
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MAO inhibitors - Teaching:   may cause LBP (so driving precautions), avoid tyramine rich food to prevent hi & lo BP.  
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NARCAN   naloxose  
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Narcan is used for   opioid overdose  
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MYCIFRADIN   neomycin  
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neomycin is an   anti infective  
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neomycin TX for   colon surgery to lower bacterial count & lower risk of fecal contamination in surgery  
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neomycin SE   hearing loss  
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PROSTIGMIN   neostigmine  
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neostigmine is for TX   myasthenia gravis; Give 45 min before meal to improve chewing & swallowing (but give w/sm.amt food)  
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nitrates AKA   nitroglycerin  
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nitroglycerin-store in   original dark containers  
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nitroglycerin-give how   sublingual  
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nitroglycerin is for   relief of chest pain:Take and wait 5 min X 3; If no relief-get help. Use 5 to 10 min. before activity to prevent pain  
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nitroglycerin SE   HA (will decrease w/use)  
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nitroglycerin-lay down or   sit for 10 min after taking. May cause HTN.  
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nitroglycerin and alcohol   may increase so NO ALCOHOL  
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nitroglycerin increases   blood flow by dilating vessels  
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