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50 Most Common Meds on NCLEX-RN 2026-2027 |
Monitoring, Side Effects, Key Facts & Rationales |
Digoxin, Warfarin, Diuretics, Beta Blockers & More |
NCSBN Exam Prep.
When taking Digoxin what should the nurse monitor?
POTASSIUM LEVELS
Low potassium increases digoxin levels increasing risk for toxicity
What should the nurse/patient monitor when taking prednisone?
Delayed wound healing
Steroids decrease the body's inflammation and immune systems
What should the nurse monitor when a patient is taking warfarin?
INR
When taking warfarin want number 2-3
What should be monitored when taking Zolpidem?
Sleep patterns
(Its Ambien)Sedative/hypnotic
What should be monitored when taking Olanzapine
a patients mood
atypical
Antipsychotic
which meds are Inotropic agents
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Digoxin- monitor levels and HR
Dopamine-Monitor HR, output, and
BP Dobutamine-Monitor HR, BP,
and output
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Loop Diuretics
Furosemide, Bumetanide
Given for Hypertension and Pulmonary Edema usually
Monitor for HYPOKALEMIA, hypotension, Dehydration, Ototoxicity
Thiazide Diuretics
Hydrochlorothiazide
, Chlorothiazide
Drug of choice for essential Hypertension
Monitor HYPOKALEMIA AND HYPONATREMIA, dehydration
Potassium sparing diuretics
Spironolactone (Aldactone)
Monitor for hyperkalemia
When should diuretics be taken?
In the morning if daily, morning and 2 pm if bid
What medication may be given to prevent heart disease?
Atorvastatin
Reduces Cholesterol which reduces the plaque build up
What medication may be given to prevent MI or Stroke?
Clopidogrel
What medication may be given to prevent may slow the progression of Arthritis?
Etanercept
3/25
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50 Most Common Meds on NCLEX-RN 2026-2027 |
Monitoring, Side Effects, Key Facts & Rationales |
Digoxin, Warfarin, Diuretics, Beta Blockers & More |
NCSBN Exam Prep.
When taking Digoxin what should the nurse monitor?
POTASSIUM LEVELS
Low potassium increases digoxin levels increasing risk for toxicity
What should the nurse/patient monitor when taking prednisone?
Delayed wound healing
Steroids decrease the body's inflammation and immune systems
What should the nurse monitor when a patient is taking warfarin?
INR
When taking warfarin want number 2-3
What should be monitored when taking Zolpidem?
Sleep patterns
(Its Ambien)Sedative/hypnotic
What should be monitored when taking Olanzapine
a patients mood
atypical
Antipsychotic
which meds are Inotropic agents
1/25
,6/14/26, 1:35 NCLEX-RN
PM
Digoxin- monitor levels and HR
Dopamine-Monitor HR, output, and
BP Dobutamine-Monitor HR, BP,
and output
2/25
, 6/14/26, 1:35 NCLEX-RN
PM
Loop Diuretics
Furosemide, Bumetanide
Given for Hypertension and Pulmonary Edema usually
Monitor for HYPOKALEMIA, hypotension, Dehydration, Ototoxicity
Thiazide Diuretics
Hydrochlorothiazide
, Chlorothiazide
Drug of choice for essential Hypertension
Monitor HYPOKALEMIA AND HYPONATREMIA, dehydration
Potassium sparing diuretics
Spironolactone (Aldactone)
Monitor for hyperkalemia
When should diuretics be taken?
In the morning if daily, morning and 2 pm if bid
What medication may be given to prevent heart disease?
Atorvastatin
Reduces Cholesterol which reduces the plaque build up
What medication may be given to prevent MI or Stroke?
Clopidogrel
What medication may be given to prevent may slow the progression of Arthritis?
Etanercept
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