NCLEX-PN Medications

NCLEX-PN
MEDICATION/2025/2026/EXAMINATION

Heparin - ANSWER-Anticoagulant;Monitor pt's lab work-PTT. Antidote
is protamine sulfate


Lovenox - ANSWER-Anticoagulant; Enoxaparin sodium


Plavix - ANSWER-(Clopidogrel); This antiplatelet drug prolongs
bleeding time, so it should be watched. Avoid aspirin


Tylenol - ANSWER-Analgesic; Antipyretic; liver toxicity with high
doses; <4000mg/day; liver patient <2000mg/day


Lithium - ANSWER-Antimanic ; a primary drug in manic depression
(bipolar);
0.8-1.2 mEq/L; monitor blood levels.


Vancomycin - ANSWER-Antibiotic; Treats MRSA, C diff; Ototoxic,
nephrotoxic; Infuse slowly (60 min) to avoid red man syndrome; CDC
12-step program

, Gentamycin - ANSWER-Aminoglycoside, Antibiotic; Neurotoxicity,
nephrotoxicity, ototoxicity. Slow IV/IM Synergistic when combined
with a B-lactam (Sepsis); carefully monitor client's taking furosemide
(lasix).


Dilaudid - ANSWER-Hydromorphone, Narcotic Analgesic; CNS
Depressant


Morphine - ANSWER-(MS Contin); opioid; CNS depressant,
constipation, confusion, hypotension, urinary retention, tolerance;
monitor respiration, pain, teach fall precaution, constipation, bright
room. Should be withheld if the respirations are below 10


Valium - ANSWER-(Diazepam); Benzodiazepine; Antianxiety;
potentiates GABA, abuse potential, tolerance. SE: CNS effects
(sedation, dizzy, confusion) Muscle relaxant.


Ativan - ANSWER-(Lorazepam); Antianxiety; Antiseizure;
Benzodiazepine; CNS depressant (sedation), blackout, respiratory
depressant; assess fall, monitor respiration if on other CNS depressant.


Lipitor - ANSWER-(Atorvastatin); Antihyperlipidemic; MONITOR
LIVER ENZYMES, ASSESS FOR MUSCLE PAIN AND
TENDERNESS, REPORT TO DR IF PRESENT; Statin