Drug Categories for NCLEX – Part 1 of 2

An overview / big picture. We’ll be posting about these individually – but today, just an overview. This is part 1 of 2. Part 2 will come on Friday.

Drug Categories –

  • Anti-infective
  • Immune System
  • Pain and Inflammation
  • Nervous System
  • Cardiovascular System
  • Hematological System
  • Respiratory System
  • Fluids, Electrolytes, or Renal System
  • Digestive System
  • Endocrine System
  • Reproductive System

 

Anti-infective

  • Penicillin
  • Cephalosporin
  • Carbapenems
  • Sulfonamides and Trimethoprim
  • Tetracycline
  • Bacteriostatic Inhibitors
  • Aminoglycosides
  • Monobactams
  • Urinary Tract Antiseptics
  • Antimycobacterials
  • Anti-Hansen’s Disease
  • Antiviral
  • Fluoroquinolones
  • Antiprotozoal

 

Meds Affecting the Immune System

  • Childhood Immunizations
  • Fluoroquinolones
  • Adult Immunizations
  • Immunosuppressants
  • Immunostimulants
  • Antihistamines
  • Chemotherapy Agents

Meds for Pain and Inflammation

  • NSAIDs
  • Migraine Medications
  • Opioid Agonist / Antagonists
  • Antigout Medications
  • Rheumatoid Arthritis Medications
  • Acetaminophen
  • Opioid Antagonists
  • Adjuvant Pain Medications
  • Opioid Agonists

 

Medications Affecting the Nervous System

  • Cholinesterase Inhibitors
  • Neuromuscular Blocking Agents
  • Antidepressants – Tricyclic
  • CNS Stimulants
  • Antiepileptics Mood Stabilizers
  • Antipsychotics – Atypical & Conventional
  • Sedative Hypnotics – Benzodiazepines & Non-Benzodiazepines
  • Anxiolytic – Non-Barbiturate
  • Anesthetics (Local, IV, & Inhalation)
  • Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors
  • Atypical Antidepressants
  • Muscle Relaxants & Antispasmodics
  • Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors
  • Anti-Parkinson’s Medications
  • Drugs of Abuse and Withdrawal Support

 

Medications Affecting the Cardiovascular System

  • Adrenergic Agonists
  • α Adrenergic Blockers
  • Centrally Acting α2 Agonists
  • β Adrenergic Blockers
  • Calcium Channel Blockers
  • Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers
  • Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors
  • Medications for Hypertensive Crisis
  • Organic Nitrates
  • Cardiac Glycosides
  • Antidysrhythmic Medications
  • Antilipemics

Medications Affecting the Blood

  • Anticoagulants
  • Antiplatelets
  • Thrombolytics
  • Iron Preparations
  • Vitamin B12
  • Folic Acid
  • Hematopoietic Growth Factors
  • Thrombopoietic Growth Factors
  • Blood and Blood Products
  • Hypoproteinemia / Hypoalbuminemia

 

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