Nclex-Rn Comprehensive Drug Guide | Nclex-Rn Examination Preparation, Pharmacology Study Guide & Medication Review

PROFESSIONAL STUDY RESOURCE
For NCLEX-RN® Examination Preparation




NCLEX-RN
DRUG GUIDE
A Comprehensive Reference of Pharmacologic Classes
Organized for Quick Review and Clinical Application




WHAT'S INSIDE
• Drug classes aligned with NCLEX-RN content areas
• Allergy & asthma, anti-infectives, cardiovascular,
mental health, endocrine, respiratory, and more
• Appendices: controlled substances, pregnancy risk,
and common medical abbreviations
• Structured for rapid lookup and exam mastery




Educational Practice Resource · Not an Official NCSBN Publication

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Table of Contents

Section / Topic

NCLEX-RN Drug Guide

• Cover

• Title Page

• Ten Steps for Mastering the Drugs on the NCLEX-RN Exam

Allergy and Asthma Medications

• Antihistamines

• Corticosteroids

Analgesics

• Nonopioid Analgesics

• Opioid Analgesics

Anticoagulants

• Anticoagulants

Anticonvulsants

• Anticonvulsants

Anti-Infectives

• Aminoglycosides

• Antifungals

• Antimalarials

• Antiprotozoals

• Antituberculars

• Antivirals

• Cephalosporins, First Generation

• Cephalosporins, Second Generation

• Cephalosporins, Third Generation

• Cephalosporins, Fourth Generation

• Fluoroquinolones

• Glycopeptides

• Lincosamides

• Macrolides



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• Penicillins

• Sulfonamides

• Tetracyclines

Anti-Inflammatory Medications

• Corticosteroids

• Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatories

Antineoplastics

• Antineoplastics

Cardiovascular Medications

• ACE Inhibitors

• Alpha Blockers

• Angiotensin Receptor Blocker

• Antianginals

• Antiarrhythmics

• Antihypertensives

• Antilipemic Agents

• Beta Blockers

• Calcium Channel Blockers

• Digitalis Glycosides

• Loop Diuretics

• Platelet Aggregation Inhibitors

• Potassium-Sparing/Combination Diuretics

• Thiazides/Related Diuretics

Dermatologicals

• Acne Agents, Oral

• Antifungals, Topical

• Anti-Inflammatories, Topical

Diabetic Medications

• Glucagon-like Peptide-1 Receptor Agonists

• Hypoglycemic Agents, Oral

• Insulin

• Reversal of Hypoglycemia



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Gastrointestinal Medications

• Antacids

• Anticholinergics

• Antidiarrheals

• Antiemetics

• Antiflatulents

• Antisecretory

• Antiulcer Medications

• Appetite Suppressants

• Laxatives

• Pancreatic Enzymes

Genitourinary Medications

• Alpha-Adrenoceptor Antagonist

• Anticholinergics

• Erectile Dysfunction Agents

• Testosterone Inhibitors

• Urinary Analgesics

• Urinary Anti-Infectives

Hormones/Synthetic Substitutes/Modifiers

• Bone Resorption Inhibitors

• Parathyroid Agents (Calcium Regulators)

• Thyroid Hormones

Mental Health Medications

• Antianxiety Agents

• Antidepressants, SSRIs

• Antidepressants, Tricyclic

• Antidepressants, Other

• Antipsychotics

• Antipsychotics, Atypical

• Attention Deficit Disorder Agents

• Bipolar Agents

• Hypnotics




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