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Pharmacology NCLEX Cram

posted on M ARC H 2 8, 2020

Get all the quick facts you need to know before your pharmacology exam.

Medication Classifications You’ll Need to Know

Antacids – Reduce hydrochloric acid located in the stomach.

Antianemics – Increases the production of red blood cells.

Anticholinergics – Decreases oral secretions.

Anticoagulants – Prevents the formation of clots.

Anticonvulsants – Management of seizures or bipolar disorders.

Antidiarrheals – Reduce water in bowels and gastric motility.

Antihistamines – Blocks the release of histamine.

Antihypertensives – Decreases blood pressure.

Anti-infectives – To get rid of infections.

Bronchodilators – Dilates the bronchi and bronchioles.

Diuretics – Increases excretion of water/sodium from body.

Laxatives – Loosens stools and increases bowel movements.

Miotics – Constricts pupils of the eye.

Mydriatics – Dilates the pupils.

Narcotics/analgesics – Relieves pain.

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NCLEX Pharmacology Classications

NCLEX Pharmacology Medical Suffixes

NCLEX Pharmacology Medical Sufxes

NCLEX Pharmacology Antidotes

Coumadin = Vitamin K

Benzodiazepines = Romazicon (Flumazenil)

Magnesium Sulfate = Calcium Gluconate

Heparin = Protamine Sulfate

Tylenol = Mucomyst

Opiates = Narcotic analgesics, heroin morphine, Narcan (Naloxone)

Cholinergic Meds = Atropine, pralidoxime (2-PAM)

Digoxin = Digiband

Acetaminophen = n-Acetylcysteine

Iron = Deferoxamine

Al h l Withd l Lib i

Alcohol Withdrawal = Librium

Anticholinergics = Physostigmine

Beta Blockers = Glucagon

Methotrexate = Leucovorin

Anticoagulants = Vitamin K, FFP

Aspirin = Sodium bicarbonate

Calcium Channel Blocker = Calcium, glucagon, insulin

Cyanide = Tydroxycobalamin, any nitrite, sodium thiosulfate

Hydrouoric acid = Calcium Gluconate

Insulin = Glucose

Isoniazid = Deferoxamine

Methanol = Ethanol

Ethylene glycol = Fomepizole, ethanol

Methemoglobin = Methylene blue

Tricyclic antidepressant = Sodium bicarbonate

Do not give metformin to someone having procedures with contrast dye. Metformin can

cause acute renal failure.

Drawing insulin – (RN), Draw up regular before drawing up NPH.

Never give potassium in IV push.

When giving loop diuretics , watch for potassium depletion.

Disulram is given to alcoholics to curb impulsive drinking.

Dopamine treats cardiogenic shock.

Propranolol is contraindicated in patients with bronchial asthma.

Anticholinergic effect – patient won’t be able to spit, pee, poop, or see.

Carbamazepine is contraindicated within 14 days of MAOI administration.

Anticoagulant drugs – Monitor PTT for heparin and monitor platelet count, bleeding, and

s/s infection.

Carafate is taken before meals.

Tagamet is taken with food.

Antacids is taken after meals.

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Get all the quick facts you need to know before your pharmacology exam.
Medication Classifications You’ll Need to Know
Antacids – Reduce hydrochloric acid located in the stomach.
Antianemics – Increases the production of red blood cells.
Anticholinergics – Decreases oral secretions.
Anticoagulants – Prevents the formation of clots.
Anticonvulsants – Management of seizures or bipolar disorders.
Antidiarrheals – Reduce water in bowels and gastric motility.
Antihistamines – Blocks the release of histamine.
Antihypertensives – Decreases blood pressure.
Anti-infectives – To get rid of infections.
Bronchodilators – Dilates the bronchi and bronchioles.
Diuretics – Increases excretion of water/sodium from body.
Laxatives – Loosens stools and increases bowel movements.
Miotics – Constricts pupils of the eye.
Mydriatics – Dilates the pupils.
Narcotics/analgesics – Relieves pain.
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