NURS 150 Pharmacology Prep (2025/2026) | 100+ Verified Drug Classifications & Nursing Implications | Antihypertensives, Insulin Types, Diuretics, SSRIs, Antibiotics, GI Medications

This highly detailed pharmacology prep guide for NURS 150 includes 100+ expertly verified drug classifications, actions, side effects, and nursing implications, designed for the 2025/2026 academic year at [Your University Name]. It is structured specifically to support nursing students preparing for pharmacology-focused exams, medication administration, NCLEX-style questions, and clinical safety assessments. Each medication class is broken down with mnemonic cues, suffix identifiers, and clinical examples. From cardiac medications to psychotropics, this guide helps students retain key facts and apply safe pharmacological principles at the bedside. Core drug classes and topics include: Antihypertensives: ACE Inhibitors (e.g., Lisinopril – “-pril”) ARBs (e.g., Losartan – “-sartan”) Beta Blockers (e.g., Metoprolol – “-lol”) Calcium Channel Blockers (e.g., Amlodipine – “-dipine”) Diuretics: Loop & Thiazide types (Furosemide, Bumetanide) Electrolyte concerns and adverse effects (hypokalemia, dehydration) Insulins and Diabetic Medications: Rapid, short, intermediate, and long-acting insulin types (Aspart, Regular, NPH, Glargine) Oral antidiabetics (Metformin, Glimepiride, SGLT2 inhibitors) Onset, peak, duration, and nursing implications GI Medications: Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs like Omeprazole – “-prazole”) Laxatives (Bisacodyl, Lactulose, PEG) – types, uses, and admin methods Mental Health Medications: SSRIs (Citalopram, Paroxetine, Sertraline) – adverse effects, black box warnings Tapering guidelines, serotonin syndrome precautions Antibiotics & Anti-infectives: Common suffixes: -mycin, -penem Drug-specific side effects: Red Man Syndrome (Vancomycin), C. diff, Stevens-Johnson Syndrome Other common drugs covered: Warfarin, Heparin, ASA, Enoxaparin (anticoagulants) Nitroglycerin, Digoxin, Rivaroxaban, Clopidogrel Prednisone, Tamsulosin, Gabapentin, Levetiracetam, Magnesium sulfate, Potassium chloride Alzheimer’s drugs (Donepezil, Memantine), Thyroid hormone (Levothyroxine) Each entry includes: Pharmacologic and therapeutic class Mechanism of action Side effects and adverse reactions (including boxed warnings) Nursing implications and priority assessments Administration tips (timing, route, monitoring requirements) Ideal for: BSN, ADN, RN, and LPN students currently studying pharmacology or preparing for exams in NURS 150 NCLEX-RN/PN candidates needing quick-recall for meds Clinical rotation students requiring medication safety application Allied health learners brushing up on med administration and patient monitoring This is a focused, exam-aligned resource with clear, organized formatting for efficient studying, memorization, and test prep. Keywords: NURS 150 pharmacology, ACE inhibitors, beta blockers, ARBs, calcium channel blockers, insulin types, SGLT2 inhibitors, loop diuretics, SSRIs, PPIs, antibiotics, anticoagulants, digoxin, prednisone, NCLEX medication prep, medication side effects, nursing implications, drug classification