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25 top nclex drugs

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Aspirin Do not give together w/ other __________. Do not give to what age group? why?   with other anticoagulants. Stop taking Aspirin some days before surgery. Do not give to children with viral infection(Reye syndrome)  
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NSAID’s contraindicated for people with what condition?   e.g. Ibuprofen—Take with food; contraindicated for people with GI ulcers  
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Morphine hold if resp less than what?   : A respiratory depressant. It should be withheld if the respirations are below 10  
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Dilantin anticonvulsant can cause what s/e?   Causes gum hyperplasia. Advice client to visit dentist frequently  
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Predisone   : Causes Cushing like symptoms. Common side effects are immunosupression(monitor client for infection), hyperglycemia  
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Heparin Monitor what lab? :H-E-P-E-R-I-N _ _ _ what is the antidote?   PTT Antidote i-s protamine sulfate  
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Coumadin monitor which lab? Which value, PT or PTT, does heparin influence? Which one does coumadin? Stumped? You can find the right answer by counting to 10 C-o-u-m-i-d-i-n _ _ _ what is the antidote?   PT. Antidote is Vitamin K  
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Cogentin   :ANTI-PARKINSONIAN Used to treat EPS  
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Sinemet   : Drug is effective when tremors are not observed  
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Theophylline/Aminophylline   : Broncho dialator Side effects--Tachycardia  
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Digoxin. use. s/e therapetic level ___-___ng/ml   (Lanoxin): Signs of toxicity: Pt will complaint of visual change in colors. Cardiovascular. They would also complain of loss of appetite.  
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Magnesium Sulfate   : ANTIHYPERTENSIVE (PRE-ECLAMPSIA)Monitor for deep tendon reflex and respiratory depression  
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Hydrochlothiazide-use. monitor what levels?   DIURETICS Monitor potassium levels  
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Lasix use. monitor what levels?   : Monitor potassium levels  
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Aldactone. class. use. it spares what?   : Potassium sparing  
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Lithium Carbonate therapuetic range ___-___mEq/L   :PSYCHOTROPICS Know therapeutic range (0.8 to 1.2mEq). Also know symptoms of toxicity. Adequate fluid and salt intake is important.  
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MAOI inhibitors   : PSYCHOTROPICS Have dangerous food-drug interactions. Food with Tyramine should be avoided. For example: aged cheese, wine etc.  
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Disulfiram (Antabuse)   : Used for alcohol aversion therapy. Clients started on Disulfiram must avoid any form of alcohol or they would develop a severe reaction. Teach pt to avoid some over-the-counter cough preparations, mouthwash etc.  
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Oxytocin   : Assess uterus frequently for tetanic contraction.  
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Narcan: Reverses the effects of what class of drugs?   : Reverses the effects of narcotics  
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Calcium Gluconate antidote for what?   : Antidote for magnesium sulfate  
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Vitamin K antidote for what?   : Antidote for Coumadin  
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Tegretol   : Carbamazepine - side effects.Common adverse effects include drowsiness, headaches and migraines, motor coordination impairment and/or upset stomach. Carbamazepine preparations typically greatly decrease a person's alcohol tolerance.  
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Atropine What do you do before giving this drug?   check BP  
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Epogen. use. moa   : Used in treating anemia because it increases RBC production.  
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Acyclovir. class. use   : anti-viral medication used in treating shingles.  
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Aminoglycocides   Monitor client taking antibiotics such as Vancomycin for ototoxicity. Pt will complain of tinnitus, room spinning (vertigo) and nausea.  
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dilantin. use. therapeutic level __-___mcg/dl   anti-epileptic/anticonvulsant. 10-20mcg/dl  
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