Nclex Pn Meds

Front 1

Celecoxib

(Celebrex)

Back 1

Analgesics; Opioid Analgesics

Management of acute, chronic arthritis pain and primary dysmenorrheal pain relief within 60 minutes

Front 2

Codeine

Back 2

Analgesics; Opioid Analgesics

Treatment of moderate to severe pain; nonproductive cough

Front 3

Hydrocodone Bitratrate and Acetaminophen

(Lortab, Vicodin)

Back 3

Analgesics; Opioid Analgesics

Used for relief of moderate to moderately severe pain

Front 4

Hydromorphone

(Dilaudid)

Back 4

Analgesic; Opioid Analgesics

Treatment of moderate to severe pain, nonproductive cough

Front 5

Ibuprofen

(Advil, Motrin IB)

Back 5

Analgesics; Opioid Analgesics

Treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, primary dysmenorrhea, gout, dental pain, musculoskeletal disorders, fever

Front 6

Meperidine

(Demerol)

Back 6

Analgesics; Opioid Analgesics

Management of moderate to severe pain, pre-op sedation and OB analgesia

Front 7

Methadone

(Dolophine, Methadose)

Back 7

Analgesics; Opioid Analgesics

Relief of pain, detoxification/maintenance of narcotic addiction

Front 8

Morphine

(astramorph PF, Avinza, Duramorph, Infumorph, Kadian, MS Contin)

Back 8

Analgesics; Opioid Analgesics

Management of severe pain

Front 9

Oxycodone

(Oxycotin; with aspirin Percodan, with acetaminophen Percocet)

Back 9

Analgesic; Opioid Analgesics

Management of moderate to severe pain

Front 10

Propoxyphene

(Darvon, Darvocet-N [propoxyphene with acetaminophen])

Back 10

Analgesics; Opioid Analgesics

Management of mild to moderate pain

Front 11

Acetaminophen

(Acephen, Enducet, FeverAll, Genapap, Genebs, Liquiprin, Tylenol, Wygesic)

Back 11

Analgesics; NON-opioid

Treatment of mild pain or fever

Front 12

Naproxen

(Aleve [OTC], Anaprox, Anaprox DS, Naprelan, Ec-Naprosyn, Naprosyn)

Back 12

Analgesics; NON-opioid

Management of mild to moderate pain. Treatment of rheumatiod, and gouty arthritis; osteoarthritis, primary dysmenorrhea)

Front 13

Aspirin

Back 13

Analgesics; NON-opioid

Management of mild pain of fever; transient ischemic attacks of MI, ischemic stroke and angina

Front 14

Cetirizine HCL

(Zyrtec)

Back 14

Allergy and Asthma Medications
Antihistamines

Relief of seasonal allergic rhinitis symptoms, Relief of perennial allergic rhinitis caused by molds, animal dander and other allergens

Front 15

Fexofenadine

(Allegra)

Back 15

Allergy and Asthma Medications
Antihistamines

Management of rhinitis, allergy symptoms, chronic idiopathic uticaria

Front 16

Hydroxyzine

(Anx, Atarax, Vistril)

Back 16

Allergy and Asthma Medications
Antihistamines

Treatment of pruritus, pre-op anxiety, post-op nausea and vomiting, to potentiate opiod analgesics and sedation.

Front 17

Arnica

Back 17

HERB

External remedy for healing bruises, muscle strains, and sprains; reduces inflammation

Front 18

Black Cohosh

Back 18

HERB

Reduces menopausal symptoms

Front 19

Chamomile

Back 19

HERB

Antiinflammatory, antispasmodic, antiinfective

Front 20

Chaste tree

Back 20

HERB

Female hormone regulation

Front 21

Cholesten

Back 21

HERB

Serum cholesterol reduction

Front 22

Echinacea

Back 22

HERB

Stimulates the immune system; used in treatment or prevention of colds and flu or urinary tract infections

Front 23

Fennel

Back 23

HERB

Internal Use: increases milk flow in lactating women
External Use: oil eases muscle and joint pain

Front 24

Feverfew

(Tanacetum parthenium)

Back 24

HERB

Migraine headache prevention or reduces severity and frequency; inhibits platelet aggregation

Front 25

Garlic

(Allium sativum)

Back 25

HERB

May lower some blood lipids; inhibits platelet aggregation; lowers blood pressure

Front 26

Ginger

(Zingiber officinale)

Back 26

HERB

Antiemetic, good for motion sickness; inhibits platelet aggregation

Front 27

Ginkgo
(gingko biloba)

Back 27

HERB

Improves blood flow to the brain; alleviates vertigo and ringing in the ears; may slow dementia; not for patients on antiplatelet or anticoagulation agents.

Front 28

Ginseng

Back 28

HERB

Taken for hot flashes but can make them worse; discourage use in patients with hypertension and diabetes

Front 29

Goldenseal

Back 29

HERB

Prevention or resolution of upper respiratory infections

Front 30

Mullein

Back 30

HERB

Expectorant, decreases bronchial spasms; reduces colds, bronchitis

Front 31

Rose Hips

Back 31

HERB

Fights infections by reducing capillary fragility; contains high concentration of vitamin C

Front 32

St. John's Wort

Back 32

HERB

Antidepressant

Front 33

Saw Palmetto

Back 33

HERB

Reduces benign prostatic hypertrophy

Front 34

Ace Inhibitors

Back 34

end in -pril
Tx of hypertension, scleroderma and migraine
Prevents productions of Angiotension (narrows blood vessels)
Ex. benazepril (Lotensin), captopril, enalapril (Vasotec), fosinopril, lisinopril (Prinivil, Zestril), moexipril (Univasc), perindopril (Aceon), quinapril (Accupril), ramipril (Altace), trandolapril (Mabik)

Front 35

Angiotension II receptor Antagonists

Back 35

end in -sartan
Tx of hypertension and heart failure
Blocks angiotension that is naturally in our body
Ex. candesartan (Atacand), eprosartan (Teveten), irbesartan (Avapro), losartan (Cozaar), olmesartan (Benicar), telmisartan (Micardis), valsartan (Diovan))

Front 36

Antacids

Back 36

Reduce hydrochloric acid in the stomach.
A common side effect of calcium and aluminum-based antacids is constipation.
Magnesium-based antacids frequently cause diarrhea.

Front 37

Anti-Alzeimer's Agents

Back 37

Tx. Management of Alzheimer's dementia
Ex. Donepezil, galantamine, rivastigmine, tacrine, memantine

Front 38

Antianemics

Back 38

Increase factors necessary necessary for red blood cell production.
Ex. B12, iron, Epogen (erythropoetin)

Front 39

Anticoagulants

Back 39

Prevent clot formation by decreasing Vitamin K levels and blocking the clotting chain or by preventing platelet aggregation

Front 40

Beta Blockers

Back 40

end in -lol
Tx of hypertension; blocks epinephrine.
Ex. acebutolol (Sectral), atenlol (Tenormin), bisoprolol (Zebeta), metoprolol, nadolol (Corgard), nebivolol (Bystolic), propranolol (Inderal LA))

Front 41

Calcium channel blockers

Back 41

Tx. of high blood pressure, migraines and Raynaud's Disease
Ex. Amlodipine (Norvasc), Diltiazem (Cardizem LA, Tiazac), Felodipine, Isradipine (DynaCirc CR), Nicardipine (Cardene SR), Nifedipine (Procardia, Procardia XL, Adalat CC), Nisoldipine (Sular), Verapamil (Calan, Verelan, Covera-HS)

Front 42

Anticholinergics

Back 42

Cause the mucous membranes to become dry; therefore, oral secretions are decreased.
Ex. Atropine are often administered preoperatively

Front 43

Anticonvulsants

Back 43

Used for the management of seizure disorder and the treatment of bipolar disorder.
Medications include lorazepam (Ativan), phenobarbital and phenytoin (Dilantin)

Front 44

Antidiarrheals

Back 44

Decrease gastric motility and reduce water content in the intestinal tract

Front 45

Antihypertensives

Back 45

Lower blood pressure and increase blood flow to the myocardium

Front 46

Anti-infectives

Back 46

Used for the treatment of infections

Front 47

Antipyretics

Back 47

Reduce fever

Front 48

Bronchodilator

Back 48

Dilate large air passages and are commonly prescrived for clients with asthma and chronic obstructive lung disease.
Common side effect is tachycardia.
Will produce a more productive cough.

Front 49

-caine

Back 49

anesthetics

Lidocaine

Front 50

Diuretics

Back 50

Decrease water and sodium absorption from the Loop of Henle (loop diuretics) or inhibit antidiuretic hormone (potassium-sparing diuretics)

Front 51

Laxatives

Back 51

Promote the passage of stool.

Ex. stool softeners, cathartics, fiber, lubricants and stimulants.

Front 52

-mab

Back 52

monoclonal antibodies

Palvazumab

Front 53

Miotics

Back 53

Constrict the pupils.
Ex. pilocarpine HCl is used to treat glaucoma

Front 54

-mycin

Back 54

Anti-infectives (Aminoglycosides)

Interfere with the protein synthesis of the bacteria, causing the bacteria to die

S/E Ototoxicity (damage to ears), neophrotoxicity, seizures, blood dyscrasias (an abnormal state or disorder of the body; esp the blood), Hypotension and rash

Front 55

Mydriatics

Back 55

Dilate the pupils.
Tx. client with cataracts

Front 56

Narcotics/Analgesics

Back 56

Relieve moderate to severe pain.
Medications include opioids (morphine and codeine), synthetic opioids (meperidine) and NSAIDs (ketorolac)

Front 57

-olol

Back 57

Beta Adrenergic Blockers

Act by blocking sympathetic vasomotor response

S/E Orthostatic hypotension, Bradycardia, N/V, Diarrhea, CHF, Blood dyscrasias (An abnormal state or disorder of the body; esp the blood)

Front 58

-pam, -pate or -lam

Back 58

Benzodiazepines (Anti-convulsants/Antianxiety)

Sedative-hypnotic; also used as an anticonvulsant; has antianxiety effects

S/E Drowsiness, lethargy, ataxia (loss of ability to coordinate muscular movement), depression, restlessness, slurred speech, bradycardia, hypotension, diplopia (double vision),nystagmus (involuntary rapid movement of the eyeball), N/V, constipation, incontinence, urinary retention, respiratory depression, rash, uticaria

Front 59

-parin

Back 59

Anticoagulant

Treats clotting disorders and to thin the blood

S/E fever, diarrhea, stomatitis, bleeding, hematuria, dermatitis, alopecia and prutitis

Front 60

-prazole

Back 60

Proton Pump Inhibitors

treatment of gastric ulcers, indigestion and GERD

S/E headache, insomnia, diarrhea, flatulence, rash and hyperglycemia

Front 61

-pril

Back 61

Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors

Antihypertensives

s/e Hypotension, Hacking cough, N/V, Respiratory symptoms

Front 62

- sartan

Back 62

Angiotensin receptor blockers

Lower blood pressure and increase cardiac output.

S/E dizziness, insomnia, depression, angina pectoris, second-degree AV block, conjunctivitis, diarrhea, N/V, impotence, muscle cramps, neutropenia, cough

Front 63

-sone or -cort

Back 63

Glucocorticoids

Decrease the inflammatory response to allergies and inflammatory diseases or to decrease the possibility of organ transplant rejection

S/E Acne, poor wound healing, ecchymosis, bruising, petechiae, depression, flushing, sweating, mood changes (depression), osteoporsis, diarrhea and hemmorrhage

Front 64

- statin

Back 64

Cholestrol-lowering agents

Lower chlorestrol

S/E rash, alopecia, dyspepsia (impairment of the power or function of digestion), liver dysfunction, muscle weakness (myalgia) or headache

Front 65

-tidine

Back 65

Histamine 2 Antagonists

Block histamine 2 receptor sites, decreasing acid production; used to treat gastric ulcers and GERD

S/E Confusion, bradycardia/tachycardia, diarrhea, psychosis, seizures, agranulocytosis, rash, alopecia, gynecomastia (abnormal growth of male breasts), galactorrhea (secretion of breast milk in men or women who are not breast feeding)

Front 66

-vir

Back 66

Antivirals

Used for their antivirals effects.

S/E N/V, diarrhea, oliguria (abnormal/lack of urination), proteinuria, vaginitis, CNS side effects (less common); tremors, confusion, seizures and severe, sudden anemia

Front 67

-zine

Back 67

Phenothiazines (antipsychotic/antiemtic)

Used as antiemetics or major tranquilizer

S/E extrapyramidal effects, drowsiness, sedation, orthostatic hypotension, dry mouth, agranulocytosis, photosensitivity, neuroleptic malignant symptoms

Front 68

Ceph- or cef-

Back 68

cephalosporins

Cefatazime

Front 69

-cillin

Back 69

Penicillins

Ampicillin

Front 70

-cycline

Back 70

tetracycline

Tetracycline

Front 71

Barbiturates

Back 71

CNS depressants or central nervous system depressants

most common use today is as an anesthesia for surgery

Front 72

Digoxin

(Lanoxin)

Back 72

Cardiovascular medications - Digitalis Glycosides

Normal range 0.5 - 2 ng/mL, anything above is Dig Toxicity

Used in treatment of CHF, atrial fibrillation, flutter or tachycardia

Check pulse, if less than 60 beats per minute (adult) or 90 beats per minute (infant), hold the med and contact clinician

East a sodium-restricted and potassium-rich (bananas, orange juice) diet to keep potassium level normal

Dig is removed by the kidneys (watch in ppl with kidney disease) Kidney disease needs lower levels

Front 73

Cal-

Back 73

Calciums

Calcimar

Front 74

-done

Back 74

opioids

Methadone

Front 75

-phylline

Back 75

bronchodilators

Aminophylline

Front 76

-stigmine

Back 76

cholinergics

Phyostigmine

Front 77

Isoniazid (INH)

Back 77

Anti-TB medication

Taken for 1 year and then patient is re-evaluated

Front 78

Epinephrine, Metaproterenol
and Theophylline

Back 78

Used during attack of Bronchial Asthma

Front 79

Coumadin and Finasteride

Back 79

Contraindicated for Pregnant women

Front 80

Nitrodur

Back 80

NO photosensitivity reaction

Front 81

Sulfasalazine

Back 81

urine turns orange - yellow

Front 82

Levodopa

Back 82

urine turns red, brown or black

Front 83

Humulin (injection)

Back 83

Stored in refrigerator

Front 84

Urokinase

Back 84

Stored in refrigerator

Front 85

Epogen (Injection)

Back 85

Stored in refrigerator

Front 86

Rho Gam

Back 86

Prevents the production of anti-RH antibodies in the mother that has a Rh positive fetus.
Most often used to treat Rh negative mothers that have a Rh positive infant.

Front 87

Lugol's Solution

Back 87

Used in the treatment of hyperthyroidism.
Treatment of a simple non-toxic goiter.

Front 88

Amphojel (Aluminum Hydroxide)

Back 88

Used for relief of abdominal pain, gastric ulcer, heartburn and sour stomach.
Side effects: constipation and loss of appetite

Front 89

Nitroglycerin Tablets

Back 89

Coronary vasodilator, decreases B/P and may decrease chest pain.
1 nitro q5min = max of 3 within 15 minutes. Call ambulance if chest pain does not decrease

Front 90

Epinephrine

Back 90

Drug of choice for anaphylactic shock

Front 91

B1

Back 91

Thiamine

Front 92

B2

Back 92

Riboflavin

Front 93

B3

Back 93

Niacin

Front 94

B6

Back 94

Pyridoxine

Front 95

B9

Back 95

Folic Acid

Front 96

B12

Back 96

Cyanocobalamin

Front 97

phenazopyridine

(Pyridium)

Back 97

Relieves discomfort caused by urinary tract infection.
Urine turns orange.

Front 98

Hypotonic Solution

(0.45% Sodium Chloride)

Back 98

1/2 normal saline

ADDS fluid to the cells.

Essential electrolyte

Front 99

Isotonic Solution

(0.9% Sodium Chloride)

Back 99

Normal saline

Does NOT add or remove fluid from the cells.

Front 100

Hypertonic Solution

(3% Sodium Chloride)

Back 100

Leads to dehydration.

PULLS fluid from the cells.

Front 101

Folic Acid

Back 101

Green Vegetables and liver are a great source