@nursenicolenclex: Save this before pharm makes you cry. 💊⤵️ If every med name looks like someone fell asleep on the keyboard, start with these 3 questions: 1️⃣ What kind of med is it? The name can give you a clue. Think -olol → beta blocker, like metoprolol. 2️⃣ What does it change in the body? Metoprolol can slow the heart and lower blood pressure. 3️⃣ What does that mean for me as the nurse? Now you know why you check pulse and BP before giving it. Here’s your 10-med NCLEX cheat sheet 👇 • Digoxin → Low potassium raises the risk of toxicity. • Furosemide (Lasix) → Potassium can go down. • Spironolactone → Potassium can go up. Yep, two diuretics, opposite potassium problems. • Warfarin → Keep vitamin K intake consistent. Your broccoli can stay. 🥦 • Heparin → A big drop in platelets is a red flag. • Insulin → Watch for low blood sugar. • Metoprolol → Check pulse and blood pressure. • Nitroglycerin → Ask about recent ED meds like sildenafil. Together they can drop BP dangerously low. • Morphine → Watch for slow breathing or trouble waking the patient. • Lithium → Dehydration raises the risk of toxicity. When you know what a med does, it’s easier to figure out why you’re giving it, what to check first, and what tells you something’s going wrong. Comment “EASY” and I’ll send you Patho-to-Pass. I break down the why in short videos so pharm finally starts making sense. 💗 Follow for all things nursing and nclex Prep! Study references.

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