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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..
MedMaster by NURSING.com
8M ago
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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 movements per day ..read more
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8M ago
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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 ..read more
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9M ago
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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 ..read more
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9M ago
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Generic Name
Insulin 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 4.5-6h
Therapeutic Class
antidiabetics, hormones
Pharmacologic Class
pancreatics
Nursing Considerations
• assess for symptoms of hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia • monitor body ..read more
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9M ago
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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 15 min 1 hr 2-4 hr Lispro 15 min 1-1.5 hr 3-4 hr Therapeutic Class
antidiabetics, hormones
Pharmacologic Class
pancreatics
Nursing Considerations ..read more
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9M ago
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Generic Name
Insulin detemir, Insulin glargine
Trade Name
Levemir, Lantus
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 Detemir 3-4 hr 3-14 hr 24 hr Glargine 3-4 hr none 24 hr
Therapeutic Class
antidiabetics, hormones
Pharmacologic Class
pancreatics
Nursing Considerations
• assess for symptoms of hypoglyce ..read more
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9M ago
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Generic Name
Insulin 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
Pharmacologic Class
pancreatics
Nursing Considerations
• assess for symptoms of hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia • monitor body we ..read more
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9M ago
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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 • assess for anaphylactic reaction • aspirin may decr ..read more
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9M ago
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9M ago
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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 should be discontinued ..read more