NCLEX REVIEW PHARMACOLOGY
Drugs Used for treating Hypertension:
♣ ACE INHIBITORS
♥ BETA BLOCKERS
♦ CALCIUM CHANNEL BLOCKERS
REMEMBER FOR YOUR NCLEX EXAM:
- ACE INHIBITOR
- – ACE INHIBITORS “BLOCKS” THE CONVERSION OF ANGIOTENSIN 1 TO ANGIOTENSIN 2.
- – ALTERS THE “BLOOD PRESSURE” MECHANISM THROUGH THE RENIN-ANGIOTENSIN SYSTEM.
- MEDICATIONS INCLUDES THE “PRIL” : CATOPRIL, ENALAPRIL, LISINOPRIL, RAMIPRIL.
- SIDE EFFECTS: COUGH, TACHYCARDIA, NAUSEA AND VOMITING.
- GIVE ON AN EMPTY STOMACH OR 2-3 HRS. AFTER A MEAL.
- BETA BLOCKERS
- – REDUCES THE CARDIAC OUTPUT AND DECREASES THE SYMPATHETIC NERVOUS SYSTEM RESPONSE.
- – BLOCKS THE BETA RECEPTOR, CAUSING A DECREASE IN BLOOD PRESSURE.
- – MEDICATIONS INCLUDE THE “OLOL’S”: METROPOLOL, PROPANALOL, ACEBUTOLOL, NADOLOL.
- – USED FOR HYPERTENSION, MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION AND ANGINA.
- – ADVERSE EFFECTS CAN INCLUDE: BRADYCARDIA, HYPOTENSION AND HYPOGLYCEMIA (DISTRUPTS THE LIVER’S ABILITY TO CONVERT GLYCOGEN TO GLUCOSE).
- CALCIUM CHANNEL BLOCKERS
- – PREVENTS THE MOVEMENT MECHANISM OF CALCIUM WITHIN THE CARDIAC SYSTEM.
- – THEREFORE DECREASING THE CARDIAC WORKLOAD, AND CARDIAC MUSCLE CONTRACTILIY.
- – MEDICATIONS INCLUDE THE “DIPINE” : DILITAZEM (CARDIZEM), AMLOPIDINE (NORVASC), NEFEDIPINE, NICARDIPINE.
- – USED TO TREAT ANGINA.
CARDIAC GLYCOSIDES
Digoxin
- IS A CARDIAC GLYCOSIDE
- AN ANTIARRYTHMIC
- IT INCREASES CARDIAC OUTPUT
- SLOWS DOWN THE HEART RATE
Watch for Digoxin Toxicity:
Assessment and Signs of Digoxin Toxicity:
- VISION CHANGES (HALO EFFECT)
- NAUSEA AND VOMITING
- BRADYCARDIA AND ANOREXIA
- ANOREXIA
ANTICOAGULANTS
Avoid Herbs such as ‘G’ HERBS (GINSING, GINGER, GINKO, GARLIC) when using anticoagulant drugs.
Aspirin
- CAN ALSO BE USED AS A BLOOD THINNER
- IRRITATES THE STOMACH AND INTESTINES
- WATCH OUT FOR “BLACK TARRY” LOOKING STOOLS (COULD BE A SIGN OF INTESTINAL BLEEDING)
- NEVER GIVE YOUR CHILDREN ASPIRIN, CAN CAUS REYE’S SYNDROME.
Heparin:
- MAKE SURE TO CHECK THE PTT
- ANTIDOTE IS PROTAMINE SULFATE
- CAN BE SAFELY GIVEN DURING PREGNANCY.
Coumadin
- CHECK THE PT AND THE INR
- ANTIDOTE IS VITAMIN K
Lovenox
- LOVENOX, ALSO CALLED ENOXAPARIN, IS A FORM OF HEPARIN CALLED FRACTIONATED HEPARIN.
NCLEX REVIEW: PHARMACOLOGY ADVERSE REACTIONS/ SIDE EFFECTS
CARDIOVASCULAR DRUGS
ACE Inhibitors
- HYPOTENSION (MOST COMMON)
- COUGH ♣(COMMON NCLEX QUESTION)
- CHECK ELECTROLYTES FOR (HYPERKALEMIA)
Calcium Channel Blocker
- FATIGUE, HEADACHE
- DROWSINESS
- DYSRHYTMIAS
- DO NOT GIVE TO PT’S WITH 2ND OR 3RD DEGREE HEARTBLOCK
Vasodilators
- PALPITATIONS, CRAMPS
- NAUSEA & VOMITING
- BONE MARROW SUPPRESSION
- CONTRAINDICATED IN PT’S W/ CAD
- TAKE W/ FOOD TO DECREASE GI UPSET.
Diuretics
- THIAZIDE
- LOOP
- OSMOTIC
Watch for electrolyte imbalance and dehydration.
Pottasium Sparing Diuretics
- NAUSEA AND VOMITING
- WATCH FOR ELECTROLYTE IMBALANCE SUCH AS
- HYPERKALEMIA AND HYPONATREMIA.
ENDOCRINE SYSTEM PHARMACOLOGY
- PROPYLTHIOURACIL (PTU) : HYPERTHYROID MEDICATION
- FATIGUE, DROWSINESS
- BRADYCARDIA, HEADACHE
Cortisone, Prednisone (Cortisole Replacement)
- WEIGHT GAIN ♣
- DECREASED IMMUNITY ♥
- NAUSEA & VOMITING
Iodine Product (Loguls Solution)
- USED FOR THYROID STORM
- NAUSEA & VOMITING
- BRADYCARDIA, HEADACHE
Levothyroixine (Synthroid) : Hypothyroid Medication
- TACHYCARDIA ♦
- NAUSEA & VOMITING
Glimepride (Amaryl), Glipizide (Glucotrol)
- USED TO TREAT HYPERGLYCEMIA
- BE CAREFUL TO WATCH FOR HYPOGLYCEMIA ♣
ENDOCRINE SYSTEM DRUGS
Corticosteroids (decreases inflammation)
- INCREASED BP
- HYPERGLYCEMIA ♥
- WATCH OUT FOR CUSHING’S SYNDROME
Bronchodilators (relaxed bronchial muscle)
- HEADACHE, TACHYCARDIA
- PALPITATIONS
- NAUSEA AND VOMITING
TUBERCULOSIS DRUGS
Isoniazid (INH)
- B6 DEFICIENCY
- OBSERVE PT. FOR JAUNDICE
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The Quick E Course
Test Taking Strategies
Maslow's Hierarchy
The Nursing Process
Lab Values (Important)
Intravenous Fluids
Electrolyte Values
NCLEX Review on Medication (IMPORTANT)
The Cardiac System
The Neuro System
The Respiratory System
The G.I. System
The G.U. System
The Endocrine System
The Integumentry System
The Hematologic System
The Musculoskeletal System
Eye and Ear Disorders
Infection Control
Management and Delegation
Types of Dysrhytmias
Pharmacology
Drug Classifications & Adverse Reactions.
Classification and Side Effects
The Antidote for certain Drugs.
Vitamins and Mineral
Cardiac Pharmacology
Cardiovascular Drugs (Simplified)
Cardiac Glycosides
Antidysrhytmics
Anticoagulants
Diuretics
Thrombolytics
Cardiac Stimulants
Central Nervous System Pharm.
CNS Stimulants
Anticonvulsants
Barbituates
Benzodiazepines
Succinimides
Antiparkinsonians
Antimyasthenic (Cholinergics)
Opioid Analgesics
Opioid Antagonists
Antiseizure Medication
Respiratory Pharmacology
Bronchodilators
Mucolytic Agents and Expectorants
Antihistamine
Antitussives
G.I. System Pharmacology
GI Drugs
Antacids
Anticholinergics
Antiemetics
Antidiarrheals
Cathartics/Laxatives
G.U. System Pharmacology
Spasmolytics
Urinary Anti-infectives
Pharmacology Review
A basic review of pharmacology
Overview of diff. type of Antibiotics
Adrenegic Antagonist Drugs
Parasympathetic Nervous System
Hematological Disorders
Antiplatelets
Anticoagluants
Autonomic Nervous System
Adrenergic Drugs
Cholinergic Agents
Anticholinergics
Antiparkinsonian Agents
Beta Adrenergic Blockers
Anti-infectives
Aminoglycosides
Maternity and Pediatrics
Maternal Assessment
Signs of Pregnancy
Complications of Pregnancy
1st, 2nd & 3rd Trimester Pregnancy
Ectopic Pregnancy
Placenta Previa
Preeclamsia
Caring for the Maternal Client
Signs of Pregnancy
Newborn and Pediatrics
Care of the Newborn
Growth & Development
Cardiovascular Disorders
Respiratory Disorders
Neurological Disorders
Gastrointestinal Disorders
Pediatrics: An NCLEX Review
Psychiatric Disorders
Psychotic Disorders
Substance Abuse
Drug Use
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