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Pharmacology
6 Rights of Medication Administration
- Right Patient
- Right Medication
- Right Dose
- Right Time
- Right Route
- Right Documentation
- Nursing Considerations
- Three Checks
- Check for Allergies
- Assess the Patient
- Education
2 mins
Antibiotics Overview
- Cell Wall Inhibitors
- Cell Wall Inhibitors
- Penicillins
- Cephalosporins
- Monobactams
- Glycopeptides
- Carbapenems (Imipenem & Meropenem)
- Beta-Lactamase Inhibitors
- Protein Synthesis Inhibitors
- Protein Synthesis Inhibitors
- Aminoglycosides
- Macrolides
- Clindamycin
- Tetracyclines
- Linezolid
- Chloramphenicol
- Other
- Fluoroquinolones
- Sulfonamides
4 mins
Anticholinergics
- B.O.AT.S Acronym
- Benztropine
- Parkinson's Disease
- Oxybutynin
- Decrease bladder spasms
- Atropine
- Mydriasis and Cycloplegia
- Scopolamine
- Motion Sickness
1 min
Anticholinergics Continued
- Drugs
- Glycopyrrolate
- Reduces Airway Secretions
- Ulcer Treatment
- Ipratropium
- Asthma and C.O.P.D
- Dicyclomine
- Hyoscyamine
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome
1 min
Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers (ARBs)
- Ends in "-sartan"
- Mechanism of Action
- Blocks Angiotensin II Receptor
- Indications
- Hypertension
- Side Effects
- Angioedema
- Contraindications
- Renal Artery Stenosis
- Pregnancy
1 min
Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme (ACE) Inhibitors
- "-pril" Suffix
- Mechanism of Action
- Block Renin Angiotensin-Aldosterone System (RAAS)
- Indications
- Hypertension
- Heart Failure
- Side Effects
- Dry Non-productive Cough
- Hypotension
- Dizziness
- Possible Hyperkalemia
- Angioedema
- Nursing Considerations
- Slowly Change Position
- Do Not Stop Abruptly
2 mins
Antipsychotics Overview
- Generations
- Typical
- Atypical
- Mechanism
- Blocks D2 Receptor
- 2nd Generation Blocks the 5-HT 2 Receptor
- Indications
- Psychosis
- Delirium
- Bipolar Disorder
- Tourette’s Syndrome
- Side Effects
- Hyperprolactinemia
- Extrapyramidal Symptoms
- Tardive Dyskinesia
- Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome
4 mins
Beta-2 Agonists
- Short-Term Treatment
- Terbutaline
- Asthma
- Tocolysis
- Albuterol
- Asthma
- Long-Term Treatment
- Salmeterol
- Asthma
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
3 mins
Cardiovascular Effects of Beta-Blockers
- Cardiac Myocytes and Vasculature
- Decrease cAMP
- Decreases SA and AV Node Conduction Velocity
- Lower Blood Pressure
- Decrease O2 Consumption
- Decreases Mortality Post-MI
2 mins
Cimetidine and Famotidine (H2 Receptor Blockers)
- -tidine Suffix
- Mechanism
- H2 Receptor Blocker
- Indications
- Suppress Gastric Acid Secretion
- Side Effects (All)
- Pneumonia
- Side Effects - Cimetidine
- Anti-androgen Effects
- CNS Changes
2 mins
Direct Cholinomimetics
- Muscarinic Agonists
- Bethanechol
- Bladder and Bowels
- Methacholine
- Bronchoconstriction
- Pilocarpine
- Contracts Ciliary Muscle and Pupillary Sphincter
- Carbachol
- Releases Intraocular Pressure
1 min
Dobutamine
- Mechanism
- Beta-1 Agonist
- Inotropic
- Indications
- Heart Failure
- Side Effects
- Tachycardia
- Arrhythmias
- Considerations
- Closely Monitor Patients
- Other Meds May Increase Potency
1 min
Fluoroquinolones
- End in "-floxacin"
- Mechanism of Action
- Bactericidal
- Indications
- Variety of Infections
- Side Effects
- GI Distress
- Photosensitivity
- Achilles Tendon Rupture
- Contraindications
- Pregnancy
- Children
- Myasthenia Gravis
- Considerations
- Avoid Milk Products or Antacids
- Slow IV Infusion
2 mins
Heparin (Unfractionated)
- Mechanism of Action
- Suppresses Coagulation
- Indications
- Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
- Pulmonary Embolism
- Side Effects
- Hemorrhage
- Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia (HIT)
- Considerations
- Monitor aPTT
- Preferred (Safe) During Pregnancy
- Antidote
- Protamine Sulfate
2 mins
Indirect Cholinomimetics
- Acetylcholinesterase Inhibitors
- Doesn't Cross BBB
- Edrophonium
- Myasthenia Gravis (Diagnosis)
- Pyridostigmine and Neostigmine
- Myasthenia Gravis (Tx)
- Ileus
- Crosses BBB
- Physostigmine
- Atropine Overdose
- Glaucoma
- Donepezil
- Alzheimer's
2 mins
IV Anesthetics
- Barbiturates
- Benzodiazepines
- Respiratory Depression
- Hypotension
- Ketamine
- NMDA Receptor Antagonist
- Hallucinations
- Opioids
- Propofol
- Potentiates GABA-A
2 mins
K+ Sparing Diuretics
- Indications
- CHF and Hypertension
- Hypokalemia
- Hyperaldosteronism
- Mechanism of Action
- Collecting Tubule
- Spironolactone
- Competitive Aldosterone Receptor Antagonist
- Amiloride and Triamterene
- Block Na+ Channels
- Side Effects
- Hyperkalemia
- Gynecomastia
2 mins
Levothyroxine (Synthroid)
- Mechanism
- Synthetic T4
- Indications
- Hypothyroidism
- Side Effects
- Thyrotoxicosis
- Tremors
- Heat Intolerance
- Insomnia
- Tachycardia
- Considerations
- Do Not Use for Obesity
- TSH Monitoring
2 mins
Local Anesthetic Overview
- Indications
- Minor Procedures
- Epidurals
- Mechanism of Action
- Blocks Na+ Channels
- State Dependent
- Combined with Vasoconstrictors
- Infected Tissue Requires Higher Dose
- Drugs
- Esters
- Amides
- Side Effects
- Arrhythmias
- Cardiotoxicity
1 min
Loop Diuretics
- Mechanism of Action
- Thick Ascending Limb of Loop of Henle
- Inhibits Na+-K+-2Cl-
- Sulfa Drug
- Drug Names
- Furosemide
- Lasix
- Side Effects
- Ototoxicity from Rapid Injection
- Gout
- Dehydration
- Hypocalcemia
- Hypokalemia
- Orthostatic Hypotension
2 mins
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