Welcome! This template is designed to help you organize and study key pharmacological drug classes, their mechanisms, side effects, and nursing considerations.

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📁 Drug Categories Table

Drug Class Examples Mechanism of Action Side Effects Nursing Tips
Beta Blockers Atenolol, Metoprolol Blocks beta receptors Bradycardia, fatigue Monitor HR, hold if HR<60
ACE Inhibitors Enalapril, Lisinopril Blocks angiotensin I → II Cough, hyperkalemia Avoid in pregnancy
Calcium Channel Blockers Amlodipine, Nifedipine, Verapamil, Diltiazem Blocks calcium channels in vascular smooth muscle and myocardium → vasodilation, ↓ heart rate Peripheral edema, bradycardia, constipation (especially verapamil), hypotension Monitor BP and HR, avoid grapefruit juice, educate on postural hypotension
Diuretics (Loop, Thiazide, Potassium-sparing) Furosemide (Loop), Hydrochlorothiazide, Spironolactone Inhibits reabsorption of sodium/water at various sites of the nephron Dehydration, hypokalemia (loop/thiazide), hyperkalemia (spironolactone), hypotension Monitor I&O, electrolytes, daily weight, give in AM to avoid nocturia
Antipsychotics (Typical & Atypical) Haloperidol (typical), Risperidone, Olanzapine, Clozapine (atypical) Blocks dopamine (D2) receptors in the brain (and serotonin in atypicals) Extrapyramidal symptoms (EPS), sedation, weight gain, NMS, agranulocytosis (clozapine) Monitor for EPS, CBC for clozapine, assess compliance and mood
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Drug Class Studied? Confident?
Beta Blockers ✅ Yes ❌ No
ACE Inhibitors ✅ Yes ✅ Yes
Calcium Channel Blockers ✅ Yes
Diuretics (Loop, Thiazide, Potassium-sparing) ✅ Yes
Antipsychotics (Typical & Atypical) ✅ Yes
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