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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:

Methylprednisone: Solu-medrol (antiasthmatics, corticosteroids) Jul 31, 2016

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Meperidine: Demerol (Opioid Analgesic) Jul 19, 2016

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Lactulose: Kristalose (laxative) Jun 28, 2016

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Generic Name lactulose Trade Name Kristalose Indication Constipation, portal-systemic encephalopathy Action draws water into the stool and softens stool, inhibits ammonia passing into the colon Therapeutic Class laxative Pharmacologic Class osmotic Nursing Considerations use caution with DM may cause cramps, abdominal distention, hyperglycemia assess mental status, ammonia levels, abdominal distention patient should average 2-3 bowel […]

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Ketorolac: Toradol (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents, nonopioid analgesics) Jun 27, 2016

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Generic Name ketorolac Trade Name Toradol Indication pain Action pain relief due to prostaglandin inhibition by blocking of the enzyme cyclooxygenase (COX) Therapeutic Class nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents, nonopioid analgesics Pharmacologic Class pyrroziline carboxylic acid Nursing Considerations may cause GI bleeding, Stevens-Johnson Syndrome, anaphylaxis, drowsiness should not exceed 5 days of therapy bleeding risk increased with […]

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Radioactive iodine (Antithyroid Agent, control of hyperthyroidism) Jun 22, 2016

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Generic Name radioactive iodine Trade Name none Indication thyroidectomy pretreatment, thyrotoxic crisis, radiation exposure Action inhibits the release of thyroid hormones Therapeutic Class Antithyroid Agent, control of hyperthyroidism Pharmacologic Class none Nursing Considerations may cause GI bleeding, diarrhea, hypothyroidism, goiter monitor for hypersensitivity

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Regular Insulin (short acting): Humulin R/Novolin R (antidiabetics, hormones) Jun 20, 2016

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Generic Name regular Trade Name Humulin R/Novolin R Indication hyperglycemia with diabetes type 1 and 2, diabetic ketoacidosis Action stimulates uptake of glucose into muscle and fat cells, inhibits production of glucose in the liver, prevents breakdown of fat and protein Route Onset Peak Duration Subcutaneous 30-45 min 1.5-2.5h 4.5-6h Therapeutic Class antidiabetics, hormones Pharmacologic […]

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Aspart, Lispro, Glulisine Insulin (rapid acting): Novolog, Humalog, Apidra (antidiabetics, hormones) Jun 17, 2016

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Generic Name aspart, lispro, glulisine Trade Name novolog, humalog, apidra Indication hyperglycemia with diabetes type 1 and 2, diabetic ketoacidosis Action stimulates uptake of glucose into muscle and fat cells, inhibits production of glucose in the liver, prevents breakdown of fat and protein Route Onset Peak Duration Aspart 10-20 min 1-3 hr 3-5 hr Glulisine […]

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NPH Insulin: Humulin N, Novolin N (antidiabetics, hormones) Jun 13, 2016

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Generic Name NPH Trade Name Humulin N, Novolin N Indication hyperglycemia with diabetes type 1 and 2, diabetic ketoacidosis Action stimulates uptake of glucose into muscle and fat cells, inhibits production of glucose in the liver, prevents breakdown of fat and protein Route Onset Peak Duration Subcutaneous 1-2 hr 4-12hr 18-24hr Therapeutic Class antidiabetics, hormones […]

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Indomethacin: Indocin (antirheumatics, ductus arteriosus patency adjuncts (IV only), nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents) Jun 11, 2016

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Generic Name indomethacin Trade Name Indocin Indication Inflammatory disorders when patients do not respond to other medications Action Decreases pain and inflammation by inhibiting prostaglandin synthesis Therapeutic Class antirheumatics, ductus arteriosus patency adjuncts (IV only), nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents Pharmacologic Class none Nursing Considerations monitor for hepatitis and GI bleeding monitor for dizziness, drowsiness, and headache […]

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Ibuprofen: Advil / Motrin (antipyretics, antirheumatics, nonopioid analgesics, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents) Jun 08, 2016

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Generic Name ibuprofen Trade Name Advil / Motrin Indication Mild to moderate pain, inflammatory states Action Decreases pain and inflammation by inhibiting prostaglandins Therapeutic Class antipyretics, antirheumatics, nonopioid analgesics, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents Pharmacologic Class nonopioid analgesics Nursing Considerations may cause GI bleeding, hepatitis, Stevens-Johnson Syndrome may cause anaphylaxis monitor for headache, nausea, vomiting, constipation therapy […]

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