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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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Sep 21, 2022 • 3min
Ketorolac (Toradol) Nursing Considerations
Download the cheat: https://bit.ly/50-meds View the lesson: https://bit.ly/KetorolacToradolNursingConsiderations 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 garlic, ginger, and ginkgo • may decrease effectiveness of hypertensive medications and diuretics
Sep 19, 2022 • 5min
Isoniazid (Niazid) Nursing Considerations
Download the cheat: https://bit.ly/50-meds View the lesson: https://bit.ly/IsoniazidNiazidNursingConsiderations Generic Name isoniazide Trade Name INH Indication tuberculosis Action Inhibits synthesis of mycobacterial cell wall Therapeutic Class Antitubercular Pharmacologic Class none Nursing Considerations • can cause jaundice • may cause peripheral neuropathy, seizures, hepatitis • patient should avoid high amounts of tyramine (pickled meats, aged/smoked meats, alcohol, exotic/aged cheese) • monitor liver function tests • complete full course of therapy (6-12 months) • often used in combination with Rifampin
Sep 16, 2022 • 2min
Indomethacin (Indocin) Nursing Considerations
Download the cheat: https://bit.ly/50-meds View the lesson: https://bit.ly/IndomethacinIndocinNursingConsiderations 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 • assess for anaphylactic reaction • aspirin may decrease effectiveness • monitor renal labs • shake suspension before administration • patient should wear sunscreen and protective clothing to protect against photosensitivity
Sep 14, 2022 • 4min
Ibuprofen (Motrin) Nursing Considerations
Download the cheat: https://bit.ly/50-meds View the lesson: https://bit.ly/IbuprofenMotrinNursingConsiderations 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 should be discontinued after first sign of rash • monitor renal and liver labs • patient should avoid using alcohol
Sep 12, 2022 • 3min
Hydromorphone (Dilaudid) Nursing Considerations
Download the cheat: https://bit.ly/50-meds View the lesson: https://bit.ly/HydromorphoneDilaudidNursingConsiderations Generic Name hydromorphone Trade Name Dilaudid Indication moderate to severe pain Action alters the perception and reaction to pain by binding to opiate receptors in the CNS, also suppresses the cough reflex Therapeutic Class Opioid Analgesic, allergy, cold and cough remedies, antitussive Pharmacologic Class opioid agonist Nursing Considerations • Assess BP, respirations, and pulse before and during administration – medication causes general CNS depression • Narcan (nalaxone) is the antidote for overdose • use caution with concurrent use of MAOI – avoid use within 14 days of each other • may be used as an antitussive • advised to dilute with NS prior to administration and to administer slowly to decrease CNS depression
Sep 9, 2022 • 3min
Hydrochlorothiazide (Hydrodiuril) Nursing Considerations
Download the cheat: https://bit.ly/50-meds View the lesson: https://bit.ly/HydrochlorothiazideHydrodiurilNursingConsiderations Generic Name hydrochlorothiazide Trade Name HydroDiuril Indication Hypertension, CHF, renal dysfunction, cirrhosis, glucocorticoid therapy Action Increases sodium and water excretion and produces arterial vasodilation Therapeutic Class antihypertensives, diuretics Pharmacologic Class thiazide diuretics Nursing Considerations • May cause dizziness, hypokalemia, hyponatremia, hypophosphatemia, hypomagnesemia, dehydration • Hypokalemia can increase risk for digoxin toxicity • Monitor blood pressure and intake and output • Monitor electrolyte levels • Patient should take medication at the same time each day even if feeling better • Instruct patient on how to take blood pressure
Sep 7, 2022 • 3min
Hydralazine (Apresoline) Nursing Considerations
Download the cheat: https://bit.ly/50-meds View the lesson: https://bit.ly/HydralazineApresolineNursingConsiderations Generic Name hydralazine Trade Name Apresoline Indication hypertension Action arterial vasodilation by unclarified mechanism Therapeutic Class anti-hypertensive Pharmacologic Class vasodilator Nursing Considerations • may cause tachycardia, sodium retention, arrhythmias, angina • use caution with MAOIs • monitor blood pressure • instruct patient on how to take blood pressure
Sep 5, 2022 • 4min
Haloperidol (Haldol) Nursing Considerations
Download the cheat: https://bit.ly/50-meds View the lesson: https://bit.ly/HaloperidolHaldolNursingConsiderations Generic Name haloperidol Trade Name Haldol Indication Schizophrenia, mania, aggressive and agitated patient Action Alters the effect of dopamine Therapeutic Class Antipsychotic Pharmacologic Class butyrophenones Nursing Considerations • extrapyramidal symptoms, tardive dyskinesia • use caution in QT prolongation • may cause seizures, constipation, dry mouth, agranulosytosis • assess for hallucinations • monitor hemodynamics • monitor for neuroleptic malignant syndrome (fever, muscular rigidity, altered mental status, and autonomic dysfunction) • monitor CBC with differential
Sep 5, 2022 • 3min
Guaifenesin (Mucinex) Nursing Considerations
Download the cheat: https://bit.ly/50-meds View the lesson: https://bit.ly/GuaifenesinMucinexNursingConsiderations Generic Name guaifenesin Trade Name Mucinex Indication Cough suppression, expectorant Action Decreases viscosity of and mobilizes secretions Therapeutic Class allergy, cold and cough remedies, expectorant Pharmacologic Class none Nursing Considerations • patient should avoid over the counter cold medications • assess lung sounds • maintain adequate fluid intake
Aug 31, 2022 • 3min
Glucagon (GlucaGen) Nursing Considerations
Download the cheat: https://bit.ly/50-meds View the lesson: https://bit.ly/GlucagonGlucagenNursingConsiderations Generic Name glucagon Trade Name GlucaGen Indication severe hypoglycemia, antidote for beta blockers and calcium channel blockers Action stimulates production of glucose from stores, relaxes GI tract Therapeutic Class hormones Pharmacologic Class pancreatics Nursing Considerations • may cause anaphylaxis • may cause hypotension • assess for signs of hypoglycemia, neuro status • monitor serum glucose levels • teach patient signs of hypoglycemia
