Summary NCLEX RN MUST KNOW MEDICATIONS

NCLEX-RN MUST KNOW MEDICATIONS 1 P H A R M A C O L O G Y F O R T H E N C L E X - R N MUST KNOW DRUGS 2 ALTEPLASE • MOA – thrombolytic – plasminogen activator – • Indications – MI – Acute ischemic stroke – Occluded Central lines 2 • Nursing Considerations – Contraindicated in active bleeding – Monitor for active bleeding (q15m x 1hr; q15-30m x 8hr) – May cause intracranial hemorrhage – Monitor for anaphylaxis – Use caution with uncontrolled hyper...