ReMar Pharmacology Top 100 NCLEX Drugs

Allergy Medication Ex: diphenhydramine ( Benadryl ) - Answer Routes: PO, IV & IM Use: This is an antihistamine that can also be used as sedation. *Some travel nurses take it to sleep on planes. -Allergic reactions - Dr will prescribe this medication to pt if they need to take a medication they are allergic to. For example blood or IV contrast before a CT. If pt is having a sever allergic reaction give EPINEPHRINE! -Benadryl can also be given to reduce nausea/vomiting in cancer pt. Allergy Medication Ex. loratidine ( Claritin ) - Answer Route: PO Use: Antihistamine, common colds, rhinitis NCLEX Tips: will cause dry mouth, give with food & water, will cause drowsiness avoid alcohol, do not give to a nursing woman. Allergy Medication Ex. cetirizine ( Zyrtec ) - Answer Route: PO Use: Antihistamine, common colds, rhinitis