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Brought to you by NURSING.com, based on their #1 Online Nursing Pharmacology Course . . . Visit nursing.com/50meds to get our list of the 50 most prescribed medications.
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The 140 MUST KNOW medications for nurses and nursing students. Each episode will discuss a commonly used medication in hospitals and ICUs that we as nurses will use each day. The #1 medication and pharmacology podcast. This is the perfect podcast for nursing students preparing for the NCLEX or practicing nurses preparing for the CCRN or other exams who want to increase their knowledge of pharmacology and pathopharm. The podcast for nurses and nursing students! Are you ready to sky rocket your nursing career to the next level? We cover test preparation (NCLEX CCRN etc), work life balance, pharmacology, theory, and more. Nursing is hard . . . learning it doesn’t have to be! Jon Haws RN, the host has worked as a critical care registered nurse in a Level I Trauma hospital in Dallas, TX. Jon is the creator of NURSING.com. Visit the site and check out the books on Amazon.com We discuss current trends in the ICU, anatomy, physiology, nursing care, and much more. For full disclaimer information visit: nursing.com/about. NCLEX®, NCLEX-RN® are registered trademarks of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing, INC

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Latest Episodes:

Chlorpromazine (Thorazine) Nursing Considerations Jun 22, 2022

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Chlorpromazine

Trade Name

Thorazine

Indication

Second line treatment of schizophrenia and psychosis, nausea/vomiting, pre-op sedation, acute intermittent porphyria, headache, bipolar

Action

Exhibits anticholinergic activity, alters effects of dopamine in CNS

Therapeutic Class

Antipsychotic, antiemetic

Pharmacologic Class

Phenothiazines (dopamine D2 receptor antagonist)

Nursing Considerations

• May cause neuroleptic malignant syndrome, sedation, tardive dyskinesia, hypotension, agranulocytosis • Assess mental status prior to and during treatment • Monitor blood pressure • Ensure patient is taking medication • Monitor CBC and liver function tests • Instruct patient not to skip doses or double dose.

Cephalexin (Keflex) Nursing Considerations Jun 20, 2022

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Cephalexin

Trade Name

Keflex

Indication

Skin infections, pneumonia, UTI, otitis media

Action

Bactericidal: binds to bacterial cell wall leading to cell death

Therapeutic Class

Anti-infectives

Pharmacologic Class

Cephalosporin 1st generation

Nursing Considerations

• Contraindicated with cephalosporin and serious penicillin allergies. • May need lead to seizures, pseudomembranous colitis, diarrhea, phlebitis at IV site, anaphylaxis • Assess infection and allergies • Obtain cultures prior to therapy • Monitor bowel function • May lead to superinfection • May cause elevated liver enzymes

Celecoxib (Celebrex) Nursing Considerations Jun 17, 2022

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Celecoxib

Trade Name

Celebrex

Indication

Osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, acute pain

Action

Decreases pain and inflammation by inhibiting synthesis of prostaglandins

Therapeutic Class

Antirheumatics/NSAID

Pharmacologic Class

Cox 2 inhibitor

Nursing Considerations

• Use caution with cardiovascular disease • Increases risk for MI, CVA, thrombosis • May cause GI bleeding, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, dermatitis • Notify provider for new-onset abdominal pain or black stool

Cefdinir (Omnicef) Nursing Considerations Jun 15, 2022

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Cefdinir

Trade Name

Omnicef

Indication

Treatment of skin infections, otitis media

Action

Bactericidal, binds to bacterial cell wall causing cell death

Therapeutic Class

Anti-infectives

Pharmacologic Class

Cephalosporin 3rd generations

Nursing Considerations

• Contraindicated in cephalosporin and possibly penicillin allergies • May need lead to seizures, pseudomembranous colitis, diarrhea, phlebitis at IV site, anaphylaxis • Assess infection and allergies • Obtain cultures prior to therapy • Monitor bowel function • Monitor for bleeding • May lead to superinfection

Cefaclor (Ceclor) Nursing Considerations Jun 13, 2022

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Ceclor

Indication

Treatment of respiratory tract infections, skin infections, otitis media

Action

Bactericidal, binds to bacterial cell wall causing cell death

Therapeutic Class

Anti-infectives

Pharmacologic Class

Cephalosporin 2nd generations

Nursing Considerations

• Contraindicated in cephalosporin and possibly penicillin allergies • May need lead to seizures, pseudomembranous colitis, diarrhea, phlebitis at IV site, anaphylaxis • Assess infection and allergies • Obtain cultures prior to therapy • Monitor bowel function • May lead to superinfection

Calcium Carbonate (Tums) Nursing Considerations Jun 10, 2022

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Calcium carbonate

Trade Name

Tums/Rolaids

Indication

Treatment of hypocalcemia, prevention of postmenopausal osteoporosis, treat- ment of hyperkalemia and hypermagnesemia, used as antacid

Action

Calcium is essential for nervous, muscular, and skeletal systems, helps maintain cell membranes, aids in transmission of nerve impulses and muscle contraction, aids in blood formation and coagulation

Therapeutic Class

Mineral and electrolyte replacements/supplements

Pharmacologic Class

Antacids

Nursing Considerations

• May cause cardiac arrest and arrhythmias • Monitor hemodynamics • May causes hypotension, bradycardia, and arrhythmias • Hypercalcemia can increase risk for digoxin toxicity • Instruct pt on foods that contain Vitamin D and encourage adequate intake • Monitor parathyroid hormone

Captopril (Capoten) Nursing Considerations Jun 08, 2022

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Captopril

Trade Name

Capoten

Indication

Hypertension, management of CHF, decrease progression of DM neuropathy

Action

Block conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II, increases renin levels and decreases aldosterone leading to vasodilation

Therapeutic Class

Antihypertensives

Pharmacologic Class

ACE Inhibitor

Nursing Considerations

• Can cause neutropenia – check WBCs regularly • Use cautiously with potassium supplements and potassium sparing diuretics • Use cautiously with diuretic therapy • Administer 1 hour before meals • Monitor blood pressure often • Monitor weight and fluid status • Monitor renal profile • Monitor CBC frequently • May lead to Rhabdomyolysis • Dry cough

Butorphanol (Stadol) Nursing Considerations Jun 06, 2022

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Stadol

Indication

moderate to severe pain, labor pain, sedation

Action

alters perception and response to pain by binding to opiate receptors in CNS

Therapeutic Class

Opioid Analgesic

Pharmacologic Class

opioid agonists/antagonists

Nursing Considerations

• use caution with concurrent use of MAOIs • may cause confusion, hallucinations, sedation • monitor for CNS depression • assess blood pressure pulse and respirations during administration • administer slowly through an IV line

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Buspirone (Buspar) Nursing Considerations Jun 03, 2022

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Buspirone

Trade Name

Buspar

Indication

Management of anxiety

Action

Relieves anxiety by binding to dopamine and serotonin receptors

Therapeutic Class

Antianxiety

Pharmacologic Class

Azapirone

Nursing Considerations

• Do not administer concurrently with MAOI or grapefruit juice • May lead to dizziness, drowsiness, fatigue, and weakness • Patient may experience chest pain, palpitations, tachycardia • Instruct patient to take as directed • Instruct patient to avoid alcohol and other CNS depressantss

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