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Jon Haws, RN CCRN Alumnus
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
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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May 27, 2022 • 3min
Bisacodyl (Dulcolax) Nursing Considerations
Download the cheat: https://bit.ly/50-meds View the lesson: https://bit.ly/BisacodylDulcolaxNursingConsiderations Generic Name Bisacodyl Trade Name Dulcolax Indication Treatment of constipation, bowel regimen Action Stimulates enteric nerves to cause peristalsis which leads to fluid accumulation in the colon Therapeutic Class Laxatives Pharmacologic Class Stimulant laxatives Nursing Considerations • May lead to hypokalemia • May cause abdominal pain and cramps • Not for use within 1 hour of taking milk product • Assess for abdominal distention and bowel function • Instruct patient to drink 1500-2000 mL/day during therapy • Monitor fluid and electrolyte levels • Instruct patient to take as ordered
May 25, 2022 • 3min
Benztropine (Cogentin) Nursing Considerations
Download the cheat: https://bit.ly/50-meds View the lesson: https://bit.ly/BenztropineCogentinNursingConsiderations Generic Name Benztropine Trade Name Cogentin Indication Treatment for Parkinson’s disease Action Exhibits anticholinergic properties (blocks acetylcholine) in the CNS to reduce rigidity and tremors Therapeutic Class Antiparkinson agent Pharmacologic Class Anticholinergic Nursing Considerations • May lead to arrhythmias, hypotension, palpitations, and tachycardia • Anticholinergic effects like constipation, dry mouth • Assess for extrapyramidal symptoms • Instruct patient to take as directed • Instruct patient to maintain good oral hygiene
May 23, 2022 • 4min
Azithromycin (Zithromax) Nursing Considerations
Download the cheat: https://bit.ly/50-meds View the lesson: https://bit.ly/AzithromycinZithromaxNursingConsiderations Generic Name Azithromycin Trade Name Zithromax Indication URI, chronic bronchitis, lower respiratory infections, otitis media, skin infections, various STIs, prevention of bacterial endocarditis, treatment of cystic fibrosis Action Inhibits bacterial protein synthesis Therapeutic Class Agents for atypical mycobacterium, anti-infectives Pharmacologic Class Macrolide Nursing Considerations • May lead to pseudomembranous colitis, pain, diarrhea, nausea, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, angioedema • May increase risks for warfarin toxicity • Monitor patient for signs of anaphylaxis • Instruct patient to notify physician for diarrhea, or blood or pus in stool • Instruct patient to take medication exactly as prescribed
May 20, 2022 • 3min
Diphenoxylate-Atropine (Lomotil) Nursing Considerations
Download the cheat: https://bit.ly/50-meds View the lesson: https://bit.ly/Diphenoxylate-AtropineLomotilNursingConsiderations Generic Name Diphenoxylate/atropine Trade Name Lomotil Indication Treatment for diarrhea Action Inhibits GI motility via anticholinergic effects Therapeutic Class Antidiarrheal Pharmacologic Class Anticholinergic Nursing Considerations • Contraindicated with angle-closure glaucoma, dehydration • Structurally related to opioids so use caution with patients that have allergies to opioids • May cause constipation, tachycardia, dizziness, ileus • Monitor liver function as the medication is excreted by the liver • Ensure that client is taking medication as prescribed and not double dosing
May 18, 2022 • 6min
Atropine (Atropen) Nursing Considerations
Download the cheat: https://bit.ly/50-meds View the lesson: https://bit.ly/AtorvastatinLipitorNursingConsiderations Generic Name Atropine Trade Name Atropen Indication Decreases oral and respiratory secretions, treats sinus bradycardia and heart block, treatment of bronchospasm Action Atropine is an anticholinergic which means that it inhibits the effects of the parasympathetic nervous system, specifically acetylcholine. This inhibition causes increase in HR, bronchodilation, decreased GI and respiratory secretions. Therapeutic Class Antiarrhythmic Pharmacologic Class Anticholinergic, antimuscarinic Nursing Considerations • Avoid in acute hemorrhage, tachycardia, and angle closure glaucoma • Monitor patient for tachycardia and palpitations • May cause urinary retention in elderly patients • Patients may experience constipation due to slowed GI motility
May 16, 2022 • 5min
Atenolol (Tenormin) Nursing Considerations
Download the cheat: https://bit.ly/50-meds View the lesson: https://bit.ly/AtenololTenorminNursingConsiderations Generic Name Atenolol Trade Name Tenormin Indication Hypertension, angina, prevention of MI Action Blocks the stimulation of beta1 receptors in the SNS with minimal effect on beta2 receptors Therapeutic Class Antianginal, antihypertensive Pharmacologic Class Beta blocker Nursing Considerations • Contraindicated in CHF, pulmonary edema, cardiogenic shock, bradycardia, heart block • Monitor hemodynamic parameters (HR, BP) • May cause bradycardia, CHF, pulmonary edema • Masks symptoms associated with diabetes mellitus • Advise to change positions slowly to prevent orthostatic hypotension • Instruct patient on how to take blood pressure
May 13, 2022 • 5min
ASA (Aspirin) Nursing Considerations
Download the cheat: https://bit.ly/50-meds View the lesson: https://bit.ly/ASAAspirinNursingConsiderations Generic Name Acetylsalicylic Acid Trade Name Aspirin Indication Rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, ischemic stroke, and MI prophylaxis Action Inhibits the production of prostaglandins which leads to a reduction of fever and inflammation, decreases platelet aggregation leading to a decrease in ischemic diseases Therapeutic Class Antipyretics, non-opioid analgesics Pharmacologic Class Salicylates Nursing Considerations • Use caution in bleeding disorders, chronic alcohol use • May lead to Stevens-Johnson syndrome, laryngeal edema, and anaphylaxis • Increases risk for bleeding with warfarin, heparin, and clopidogrel • Increased risk for GI bleeding with NSAID use • Monitor liver function tests • Concurrent use with alcohol may increase risk for GI bleeding • Aspirin with viral infections can cause Reye’s syndrome
May 11, 2022 • 4min
Ampicillin (Omnipen) Nursing Considerations
Download the cheat: https://bit.ly/50-meds View the lesson: https://bit.ly/AmpicillinOmnipenNursingConsiderations Generic Name Ampicillin Trade Name Principen Indication Skin infections, soft tissue infections, otitis media, sinusitis, respiratory infections, GU infections, meningitis, septicemia Action Bactericidal, broader spectrum than penicillin, binds to cell wall leading to bacterial cell death Therapeutic Class Anti-infective Pharmacologic Class Aminopenicillin Nursing Considerations • Contraindicated in penicillin allergy, use caution in renal insufficiency • May lead to seizures, diarrhea, anaphylaxis, superinfection • Assess for infection • Monitor liver function tests • Instruct patient on signs of superinfection: furry overgrowth on tongue, vaginal itching, loose and foul smelling stool • Pt should not use with oral contraceptive use.
May 9, 2022 • 4min
Amoxicillin (Amoxil) Nursing Considerations
Download the cheat: https://bit.ly/50-meds View the lesson: https://bit.ly/AmoxicillinAmoxilNursingConsiderations Generic Name amoxicillin Trade Name Moxatag Indication skin infections, respiratory infections, sinusitis, endocarditis prophylaxis, lyme disease Action Inhibits synthesis of bacterial cell wall leading to cell death. Therapeutic Class anti-infectives, antiulcer agent Pharmacologic Class aminopenicillins Nursing Considerations • contraindicated with penicillin allergy • may cause seizures • assess for rash, anaphylaxis • excreted by kidneys – monitor renal labs • monitor patient for diarrhea – bloody stool should be reported immediately
May 6, 2022 • 4min
Amlodipine (Norvasc) Nursing Considerations
Download the cheat: https://bit.ly/50-meds View the lesson: https://bit.ly/AmlodipineNorvascNursingConsiderations Generic Name Amlodipine Trade Name Norvasc Indication Hypertension, angina Action Blocks transport of calcium into muscle cells inhibiting excitation and contraction Therapeutic Class Antihypertensive Pharmacologic Class Ca channel blocker Nursing Considerations • May cause gingival hyperplasia • Grapefruit juice may increase drug level • Monitor blood pressure and pulse prior to and during therapy • Monitor intake and output • Assess for signs of CHF • Assess characteristics of angina • Instruct patient of interventions for hypertension and how to take blood pressure
