Nclex Pharmacology Review

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Uses for conjugated estrogen (Premarin)

Back 1

(estrogen)
- Symptoms associated with menopause, breast cancer, prostatic cancer.
- Abnormal uterine bleeding
- Prevention of osteoporosis.

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Nursing Considerations for conjugated estrogen (Premarin)

Back 2

1. Monitor blood glucose for diabetics.
2. Monitor BP q4h; watch for increase caused by H2O and Na+ retention.
3. Monitor I&O ratio.

Front 3

Patient teaching for conjugated estrogen (premarin)

Back 3

1. Take exactly as prescribed, DO NOT DOUBLE DOSE
2. Increased weight gain and edema should be reported.
3. Thromboembolic symptoms should be reported: pain, rednesss, tenderness in legs; ches pain, dyspnea, headaches, blurred vision.

Front 4

Uses for prednisone (Deltasone)

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(Corticosteroid)
1. Severe inflammation
2. Immunosuppression
3. Neoplasms
4. Multiple Sclerosis
5. Collagen disorders
6. Dermatologic disorders

Front 5

Nursing considerations for prednisone (Deltasone)

Back 5

1. Monitor K+, blood glucose, urine glucose while on long-term therapy. Hypokalemia and hyperglycemia may occur.
2. Monitor weight daily; notify HCP of weakly gain >5lb

Front 6

Patient teaching for prednisone (Deltasone)

Back 6

1. Do not discontinue abruptly, adrenal crisis can result.
2. Avoid OTC products

Front 7

Uses for cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril)

Back 7

1. Skeletal muscle relaxant
2. Reduced tonic muscle activity at brain stem
3. Used for fibromyalgia

Front 8

Nursing cosideration for cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril)

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1. Assess pain
2. Monitor ECG

Front 9

Patient teaching for cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril)

Back 9

1. Do not discontinue abruptly; insomnia, nausea, headache, will occur.

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Uses for acyclovir (Zovirax)

Back 10

1. Antiviral
2. Herpes simplex