Top 50 NCLEX Drugs

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Across
  1. 4. USE: a-fib, v-fib, and v-tachycardia. SE: lung damage, HF, liver, and thyroid toxicity.
  2. 6. USE: lower LDL, raise HDL. SE: rhabdomyolysis, hepatotoxicity. Monitor myoglobin and CK levels.
  3. 9. USE: epilepsy. Therapeutic levels: 10-20. CAUTION: Stevens-Johnson Syndrome.
  4. 11. USE: seasonal and perennial rhinitis. SE: nausea, dizziness, epistaxis.
  5. 15. USE: gout and kidney stones. Decrease intake of purine.
  6. 16. USE: renal failure, HF. SE: hypokalemia, ototoxicity, hearing changes.
  7. 17. USE: cause labor contractions, control bleeding after childbirth, induce abortion.
  8. 18. USE: aid efforts to stop smoking. SE: change in appetite, unusual dreams. Takes 12 weeks to work.
  9. 20. USE: short-acting for diabetes. O: 5-10min, P: 1-3hrs, D: 3-5hrs. SE: hypoglycemia.
  10. 22. USE: long-acting for diabetes. O: 1hr, P: none, D: 24hr.
  11. 23. USE: prevent MI and CVA. SE: bleeding, hemorrhage.
  12. 26. USE: antidepressant-induced insomnia. Works better if given with other antidepressants.
  13. 31. USE: insomnia. SE: changes in behavior and mental health, sleep walking, drowsiness. Not long-term. No alcohol.
  14. 32. USE: chemotherapy.
  15. 34. USE: asthma and COPD. Acute asthma attacks.
  16. 37. USE: ED. SE: flushing, erection lasting >4 hours, MI.
  17. 39. USE: muscle spasms.
  18. 40. USE: HF. Closely monitor for toxicity. Monitor potassium.
  19. 42. USE: trichomoniasis infection (STI caused by parasite). Do not drink alcohol during treatment.
  20. 43. USE: prevent/control seizures and nerve pain. Epilepsy and neuralgia. SE: ataxia, somnolence, weight gain, gingivitis.
  21. 44. USE: analgesic for moderate to severe pain. Oral. Not long-term use.
  22. 46. USE: angina. Do not take with tadalafil.
  23. 48. USE: treat infection. Patients allergic to penicillin should not take.
  24. 49. USE: TB, some other infections. SE: hepatotoxicity. Body secretions turn orange. Wear glasses; contacts turn orange.
  25. 50. USE: anemia from CKD. SE: blood clots.
Down
  1. 1. USE: asthma. Take 2 hours before exercising to prevent bronchospasm.
  2. 2. USE: schizophrenia, acute psychosis, Tourette's. SE: neutropenia, high risk of EPS, fever.
  3. 3. USE: pneumonia, sinusitis, skin infection. SE: tendonitis (STOP, hold dose, contact dr), photosensitivity. Oral birth control ineffective.
  4. 5. USE: HTN, MI. SE: persistent cough, angioedema, do not use during pregnancy. CAUTION: if diuretic therapy - monitor potassium and BP. NI: administer epinephrine if angioedema.
  5. 7. USE: HTN, angina, a-fib, a-flutter, SVT. SE: HF, peripheral edema.
  6. 8. USE:BPH. Relieve symptoms of urinary hesitancy associated with BPH.
  7. 10. USE: prevent thrombosis in patient with a-fib. May have interactions with aspirin and amiodarone. Antidote: phytonadione. Monitor: PT & INR.
  8. 12. USE: BPD. SE: tremors, polyuria, renal toxicity, hyperglycemia. TOXICITY: GI upset, CNS changes, convulsions, coma, death.
  9. 13. USE: DVT prevention. SE: bleeding, neurological impairment. Antidote: protamine sulfate.
  10. 14. USE: prevent and treat severe bleeding from uterus after childbirth. SE: nausea, HA, HTN.
  11. 19. USE: pain relief. Moderate to severe pain.
  12. 21. USE: paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia.
  13. 24. USE: HTN, dysrhythmias, migraine. SE: bradycardia, hypotension.
  14. 25. USE: neuralgia, partial seizures, fibromyalgia. SE: changes in behavior and mood, muscle twitching, confusion.
  15. 27. USE: osteoporosis. SE: jaw problems; pain in bones, muscles, and joints.
  16. 28. USE: depression, OCD, PTSD, panic attacks. SE: weight changes, drowsiness, loss of libido, hallucinations, insomnia. Cannot take with MAOIs.
  17. 29. USE: mild to severe AD. SE: may decrease reaction time, can cause sleep disturbances. Take at bedtime.
  18. 30. USE: schizophrenia, BPD, and irritability caused by autism. Decrease in hallucinations and delusions should be seen with this medication.
  19. 33. USE: schizophrenia, BPD, major depression, and autism. SE: HA, agitation, EPS (low risk).
  20. 35. USE: inflammation, allergies, flares of chronic illnesses. Prolonged use may cause Cushing's syndrome.
  21. 36. USE: intestinal infection caused by c.diff. Bad for kidneys. Makes oral birth control ineffective.
  22. 38. USE: GERD, gastric ulcer. SE: HA, diarrhea, osteoporosis. Take 1 hour before eating. Take with calcium and vitamin D.
  23. 41. USE: chronic pain not responding to other analgesics. SE: addiction, respiratory depression. Patch: 72 hours, but other administration methods.
  24. 45. USE: OA and RA. Pain relief related to OA and RA. Take with food or milk.
  25. 47. USE: moderate to severe pain. Should not be combined with alcohol. Contraindicated in patient with seizure history.