Exam (elaborations)
NCLEX Drug Guide 101-200 with verified solutions .
- Course
- Institution
NCLEX Drug Guide 101-200 with verified solutions .
[Show more]
Content preview
NCLEX DrugGuide 101-200
with verified
solutions 2024-
2025
Nicotinic Acid - answer Cardiovascular
Agent, Antilipemic
treatment of pellagra, hyperlipidemia,
peripheral vascular disease
*take with meal to reduce GI upset, can alter
blood sugar, and avoid changing positions
rapidly
SE: headache, nausea, postural hypotension,
flushing, dry skin
,Pravastatin - answer Cardiovascular Agent,
Antilipemic
treatment of hypercholesterolemia,
apolipoprotein B, risk reduction of recurrent
MI, atherosclerosis
*contact physician if unexplained muscle
pain, tenderness, or weakness, or fever occur
SE: abdominal cramps, flatus, heartburn,
constipation, diarrhea
Rosuvastatin Calcium - answer
Cardiovascular Agent, Antilipemic
used as adjunct therapy to diet to reduce LDL
cholesterol and increase HDL cholesterol
SE: myalgia, constipation, abdominal pain,
nausea, myopathy, rhabdomyolysis
,Simvastatin - answer Cardiovascular Agent,
Antilipemic
treatment of hypercholesteremia,
hypertriglyceridemia, hyperlipoproteinemias,
and CAD
*requires frequent eye exams
SE: eye lens opacities, liver dysfunction, URI,
headache, abdominal pain, constipation,
nausea
Atenolol - answer Cardiovascular Agent,
Beta-Blocker
used in treatment of hypertension, MI, and
for prophylaxis of angina
*can mask signs of hypoglycemia in
diabetics; take before meals and at bedtime
, SE: bradycardia, cold extremities, postural
hypotension, bronchospasm in overdose, 2nd
or 3rd degree heart block, insomnia, fatigue,
dizziness, mental changes, nausea, diarrhea,
CHF
Carvedilol - answer Cardiovascular Agent,
Beta-Blocker
used in treatment of hypertension, CHF, LV
dysfunction after an MI
*take with food; can mask symptoms of
hyperthyroidism and hypoglycemia in
diabetics
SE: dizziness, diarrhea, postural hypotension,
impotence, hyperglycemia, fatigue, CHF
worsening, dry eyes, bradycardia
Metoprolol Succinate - answer
Cardiovascular Agent, Beta-Blocker
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller GUARANTEEDSUCCESS. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $14.99. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
Can Stuvia be trusted?
4.6 stars on Google & Trustpilot (+1000 reviews)
71184 documents were sold in the last 30 days
Founded in 2010, the go-to place to buy study notes for 14 years now