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Jon Haws, RN CCRN Alumnus
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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
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Nrsng/
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
Episodes
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Oct 14, 2022 • 2min
Loperamide (Imodium) Nursing Considerations
Download the cheat: https://bit.ly/50-meds View the lesson: https://bit.ly/LoperamideImodiumNursingConsiderations Generic Name loperamide Trade Name Imodium Indication acute diarrhea, decrease drainage post ileostomy Action inhibits peristalsis, reduces the volume of feces while increasing the bulk and viscosity Therapeutic Class antidiarrheal Nursing Considerations • may lead to constipation – insure proper use • assess bowel function • assess fluid and electrolyte levels
Oct 12, 2022 • 2min
Lithium (Lithonate) Nursing Considerations
Download the cheat: https://bit.ly/50-meds View the lesson: https://bit.ly/LithiumLithonateNursingConsiderations Generic Name lithium Trade Name Lithizine Indication mania Action alters cation transport and neurotransmitter reuptake Therapeutic Class Mood Stabilizer Pharmacologic Class none Nursing Considerations • do not administer with NSAIDs • monitor drug blood levels frequently • may cause seizures, arrhythmias, fatigue, confusion, nausea, anorexia, hypothyroidism, tremors • Ace Inhibitors may increase serum levels • instruct patient to maintain adequate fluid intake • therapeutic level: 0.5-1.5 mEq/L
Oct 10, 2022 • 3min
Lisinopril (Prinivil) Nursing Considerations
Download the cheat: https://bit.ly/50-meds View the lesson: https://bit.ly/LisinoprilPrinivilNursingConsiderations Generic Name lisinopril Trade Name Prinivil Indication hypertension, management of CHF 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 • dry cough • first dose hypotension • 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 liver function tests • may cause angioedema
Oct 7, 2022 • 3min
Levofloxacin (Levaquin) Nursing Considerations
Download the cheat: https://bit.ly/50-meds View the lesson: Generic Name levofloxacin Trade Name Levaquin Indication urinary tract infections, gonorrhea, respiratory tract infections, bronchitis, pneumonia, skin and bone infections Action inhibits DNA synthesis in bacteria Therapeutic Class Anti-infective Pharmacologic Class fluoroquinolone Nursing Considerations • contraindicated in allergies • may cause QT prolongation, avoid use with other drugs that can cause QT prolongation • can cause seizures, arrhythmias, pseudomembranous colitis, anaphylaxis, Stevens Johnson syndrome • increases the risk for tendinitis or tendon rupture • may decrease plasma concentration of phenytoin • monitor renal panel • assess for infection, obtain cultures prior to therapy • monitor liver function tests
Oct 5, 2022 • 4min
Carbidopa-Levodopa (Sinemet) Nursing Considerations
Download the cheat: https://bit.ly/50-meds View the lesson: https://bit.ly/LevodopaSinemetNursingConsiderations Generic Name Carbidopa/levodopa Trade Name Sinemet Indication Parkinson’s disease Action Levodopa is converted to dopamine and works as a neurotransmitter, carbidopa prevents the destruction of levodopa allowing it to cross the blood brain barrier Therapeutic Class Antiparkinson agent Pharmacologic Class Dopamine Agonist Nursing Considerations • May cause orthostatic hypotension • May cause dark urine • Weeks to months to take effect • Do not use with MAOIs • Do not use with glaucoma, melanoma • Assess for parkinsonian symptoms • Instruct patient to take as directed
Oct 3, 2022 • 2min
Levetiracetam (Keppra) Nursing Considerations
Download the cheat: https://bit.ly/50-meds View the lesson: https://bit.ly/LevetiracetamKeppraNursingConsiderations Generic Name levetiracetam Trade Name Keppra Indication Seizures Action decreases severity and incidence of seizures by inhibiting presynaptic calcium channels and reducing neurotransmitter realease Therapeutic Class anticonvulsants Pharmacologic Class pyrrolidines Nursing Considerations • May cause suicidal thoughts, dizziness, weakness • May alter RBC, WBC, and liver function • May cause somnolence • Should be infused over 15 minutes
Sep 30, 2022 • 2min
Iodine Nursing Considerations
Download the cheat: https://bit.ly/50-meds View the lesson: https://bit.ly/IodineNursingConsiderations 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
Sep 28, 2022 • 5min
Heparin (Hep-Lock) Nursing Considerations
Download the cheat: https://bit.ly/50-meds View the lesson: https://bit.ly/HeparinHep-LockNursingConsiderations Generic Name heparin Trade Name Hep-Lock Indication Venous thromboembolism prophylaxis and treatment, low dose used to ensure patency of IV catheters Action increases the inhibitory effect of antithrombin on factor Xa Therapeutic Class anticoagulant Pharmacologic Class antithrombotic Nursing Considerations • monitor for signs of bleeding • monitor platelet count • may cause hyperkalemia • have patient report any signs of bleeding
Sep 26, 2022 • 3min
Lamotrigine (Lamictal) Nursing Considerations
Download the cheat: https://bit.ly/50-meds View the lesson: https://bit.ly/LamotrigineLamictalNursingConsiderations Generic Name lamotrigine Trade Name Lamictal Indication seizures r/t epilepsy, bipolar Action Inhibits sodium transport in neurons Therapeutic Class anticonvulsant Nursing Considerations • may cause suicidal thoughts, dizziness, behavior changes, nausea, vomiting, photosensitivity, rash, Stevens-Johnson Syndrome • use caution with oral contraceptive use • assess mental status • assess for seizures • do not discontinue use abruptly
Sep 23, 2022 • 4min
Lactulose (Generlac) Nursing Considerations
Download the cheat: https://bit.ly/50-meds View the lesson: https://bit.ly/LactuloseGenerlacNursingConsiderations 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 movements per day
