Nursing Pharmacology Flashcards

Nursing Pharmacology Essentials 45 cards

This flashcard set covers high-yield drug classes and medications essential for NCLEX preparation. It focuses on mechanisms of action, critical nursing assessments, lab monitoring, and patient safety teaching across cardiovascular, neurological, anti-infective, and endocrine systems.

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Beta-Blockers (e.g., Metoprolol, Atenolol, Propranolol)

ACE Inhibitors (e.g., Lisinopril, Enalapril)

Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers (ARBs) (e.g., Losartan, Valsartan)

Calcium Channel Blockers (e.g., Amlodipine, Diltiazem, Verapamil)

Loop Diuretics (e.g., Furosemide, Bumetanide)

Potassium-Sparing Diuretics (e.g., Spironolactone)

Cardiac Glycosides (Digoxin)

Anticoagulant: Warfarin

Anticoagulant: Heparin (and Enoxaparin)

HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitors (Statins) (e.g., Atorvastatin, Simvastatin)

Benzodiazepines (e.g., Alprazolam, Lorazepam, Diazepam)

Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs) (e.g., Fluoxetine, Sertraline)

Tricyclic Antidepressants (TCAs) (e.g., Amitriptyline)

Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOIs) (e.g., Phenelzine)

Atypical Antipsychotics (e.g., Risperidone, Quetiapine, Clozapine)

Opioid Analgesics (e.g., Morphine, Hydromorphone, Oxycodone)

Aminoglycosides (e.g., Gentamicin, Tobramycin)

Fluoroquinolones (e.g., Ciprofloxacin, Levofloxacin)

Rapid-Acting Insulin (e.g., Lispro, Aspart)

Short-Acting Insulin (Regular / Humulin R)

Intermediate-Acting Insulin (NPH)

Long-Acting Insulin (e.g., Glargine, Detemir)

Biguanides (Metformin)

Thyroid Supplement (Levothyroxine)

Glucocorticoids (e.g., Prednisone, Methylprednisolone)

Beta-2 Adrenergic Agonists (e.g., Albuterol)

Inhaled Corticosteroids (e.g., Fluticasone, Budesonide)

Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs) (e.g., Omeprazole, Pantoprazole)

Vancomycin

Nitrates (e.g., Nitroglycerin)

Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) (e.g., Ibuprofen, Naproxen)

Acetaminophen (Tylenol)

Phenytoin (Dilantin)

Leukotriene Modifiers (e.g., Montelukast)

H2 Receptor Antagonists (e.g., Famotidine, Ranitidine)

Metoclopramide (Reglan)

Antifungal (e.g., Amphotericin B)

Antiviral (e.g., Acyclovir)

Theophylline

Lithium

Laxative: Lactulose

Antiplatelet: Clopidogrel (Plavix)

Cephalosporins (e.g., Cephazolin, Ceftriaxone)

Sulfonamides (e.g., Trimethoprim/Sulfamethoxazole)

Sodium Nitroprusside

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