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Pharmacology Basics

Pharmacology, part 9: Anticholinergic Effects, Bleeding & Infection Precautions

January 16, 2023Cathy Parkes
Anticholinergic side effects, increased risk of bleeding, and increased risk of infection. Key meds and classes with anticholinergic side effects. Anticholinergic signs and symptoms, nursing care and patient teaching. Key meds that...
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Pharmacology, part 9: Anticholinergic Effects, Bleeding & Infection Precautions

January 16, 2023Cathy Parkes
Anticholinergic side effects, increased risk of bleeding, and increased risk of infection. Key meds and classes with anticholinergic side effects. Anticholinergic signs and symptoms, nursing care and patient teaching. Key meds that...
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Pharmacology, part 8: Antidotes & Antibiotic Teaching

January 16, 2023Cathy Parkes
The antidotes for key medications and important nursing care and patient teaching for patients taking antibiotics.
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Pharmacology, part 8: Antidotes & Antibiotic Teaching

January 16, 2023Cathy Parkes
The antidotes for key medications and important nursing care and patient teaching for patients taking antibiotics.
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Pharmacology, part 7: Medication Reconciliation, Herb-Drug & Food-Drug Interactions

January 16, 2023Cathy Parkes
An overview of medication reconciliation, key herb-drug interactions and food-drug interactions.

Pharmacology, part 7: Medication Reconciliation, Herb-Drug & Food-Drug Interactions

January 16, 2023Cathy Parkes
An overview of medication reconciliation, key herb-drug interactions and food-drug interactions.
Pharmacology, part 6: Therapeutic Index, Half-Life, Mode of Action

January 16, 2023Cathy Parkes
Learn all about the therapeutic index, half-life, and mode of action of medications.

Pharmacology, part 6: Therapeutic Index, Half-Life, Mode of Action

January 16, 2023Cathy Parkes
Learn all about the therapeutic index, half-life, and mode of action of medications.
Pharmacology, part 5: Pharmacokinetics

January 16, 2023Cathy Parkes
An overview of pharmacokinetics, including absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion of medications.

Pharmacology, part 5: Pharmacokinetics

January 16, 2023Cathy Parkes
An overview of pharmacokinetics, including absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion of medications.
Pharmacology, part 4: Safe Medication Administration

January 16, 2023Cathy Parkes
Safe medication administration, including the "rights" of medication administration and medication administration best practices.

Pharmacology, part 4: Safe Medication Administration

January 16, 2023Cathy Parkes
Safe medication administration, including the "rights" of medication administration and medication administration best practices.
Pharmacology, part 3: Prescriptions

January 16, 2023Cathy Parkes
Prescriptions, including: types of prescriptions, timing of administration, prescription components, telephone orders, and prescription abbreviations. Key prescription abbreviations, including abbreviations for route and frequency. Plus, error-prone abbreviations that should not...

Pharmacology, part 3: Prescriptions

January 16, 2023Cathy Parkes
Prescriptions, including: types of prescriptions, timing of administration, prescription components, telephone orders, and prescription abbreviations. Key prescription abbreviations, including abbreviations for route and frequency. Plus, error-prone abbreviations that should not...
Pharmacology, part 2: Drug Names & Medication Regulation

January 13, 2023Cathy Parkes
The different types of drug names, the US drug schedule, and drug risk classification in pregnancy.

Pharmacology, part 2: Drug Names & Medication Regulation

January 13, 2023Cathy Parkes
The different types of drug names, the US drug schedule, and drug risk classification in pregnancy.
Pharmacology, part 1: Top Ten Pharmacology Study Tips

January 13, 2023Cathy Parkes
Cathy Parkes's top ten list for studying Pharmacology.
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Pharmacology, part 1: Top Ten Pharmacology Study Tips

January 13, 2023Cathy Parkes
Cathy Parkes's top ten list for studying Pharmacology.
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Respiratory System

Pharmacology, part 12: Respiratory Medications - Expectorants, Mucolytics, Decongestants, Antihistamines

April 28, 2020Cathy Parkes
Expectorants (guaifenesin); mucolytics (acetylcysteine); decongestants (pseudoephedrine, phenylephrine); first-generation antihistamines (diphenhydramine); and second-generation antihistamines (loratadine, cetirizine).
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Pharmacology, part 12: Respiratory Medications - Expectorants, Mucolytics, Decongestants, Antihistamines

April 28, 2020Cathy Parkes
Expectorants (guaifenesin); mucolytics (acetylcysteine); decongestants (pseudoephedrine, phenylephrine); first-generation antihistamines (diphenhydramine); and second-generation antihistamines (loratadine, cetirizine).
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Pharmacology, part 11: Respiratory Medications - Corticosteroids, Leukotriene Antagonists, Antitussives

April 27, 2020Cathy Parkes
Locally-acting corticosteroids (beclomethasone, mometasone, budesonide, fluticasone); leukotriene antagonists (montelukast, zafirlukast); and antitussives (benzonatate, codeine, dextromethorphan).

Pharmacology, part 11: Respiratory Medications - Corticosteroids, Leukotriene Antagonists, Antitussives

April 27, 2020Cathy Parkes
Locally-acting corticosteroids (beclomethasone, mometasone, budesonide, fluticasone); leukotriene antagonists (montelukast, zafirlukast); and antitussives (benzonatate, codeine, dextromethorphan).
Pharmacology, part 10: Respiratory Medications - Bronchodilators

April 24, 2020Cathy Parkes
Beta 2 adrenergic agonists (albuterol, salmeterol); xanthines (theophylline); and anticholinergics (ipratropium).
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Pharmacology, part 10: Respiratory Medications - Bronchodilators

April 24, 2020Cathy Parkes
Beta 2 adrenergic agonists (albuterol, salmeterol); xanthines (theophylline); and anticholinergics (ipratropium).
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Cardiovascular System

Pharmacology, part 24: Cardiovascular Medications - Electrolyte & Acid/Base Imbalances

November 6, 2020Cathy Parkes
Key meds used to treat electrolyte and acid/base imbalances: calcium, potassium, sodium bicarbonate, sodium polystyrene sulfonate (Kayexalate), and magnesium.
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Pharmacology, part 24: Cardiovascular Medications - Electrolyte & Acid/Base Imbalances

November 6, 2020Cathy Parkes
Key meds used to treat electrolyte and acid/base imbalances: calcium, potassium, sodium bicarbonate, sodium polystyrene sulfonate (Kayexalate), and magnesium.
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Pharmacology, part 23: Cardiovascular Medications - Antianemic Agents

November 5, 2020Cathy Parkes
Medications for anemia: folic acid (vitamin B9), cyanocobalamin (vitamin B12), ferrous sulfate, and iron dextran.
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Pharmacology, part 23: Cardiovascular Medications - Antianemic Agents

November 5, 2020Cathy Parkes
Medications for anemia: folic acid (vitamin B9), cyanocobalamin (vitamin B12), ferrous sulfate, and iron dextran.
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Pharmacology, part 22: Cardiovascular Medications for Cholesterol

November 4, 2020Cathy Parkes
Antilipemic (cholesterol-lowering) medications: statins, cholesterol absorption inhibitors, bile acid sequestrants, fibric acid derivatives, and niacin (B3).
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Pharmacology, part 22: Cardiovascular Medications for Cholesterol

November 4, 2020Cathy Parkes
Antilipemic (cholesterol-lowering) medications: statins, cholesterol absorption inhibitors, bile acid sequestrants, fibric acid derivatives, and niacin (B3).
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Pharmacology, part 21: Cardiovascular Medications for Shock

November 3, 2020Cathy Parkes
Medications used for the treatment of shock, including: epinephrine, norepinephrine, dopamine, dobutamine, and albumin.

Pharmacology, part 21: Cardiovascular Medications for Shock

November 3, 2020Cathy Parkes
Medications used for the treatment of shock, including: epinephrine, norepinephrine, dopamine, dobutamine, and albumin.
Pharmacology, part 20: Cardiovascular Medications - Hemostatic, Thrombolytic, Erythropoietic & Leukopoietic

November 2, 2020Cathy Parkes
Hemostatic agent (aminocaproic acid), thrombolytic medications (alteplase, reteplase, streptokinase), erythropoiesis growth factor (epoetin alfa), leukopoietic growth factor (filgrastim).

Pharmacology, part 20: Cardiovascular Medications - Hemostatic, Thrombolytic, Erythropoietic & Leukopoietic

November 2, 2020Cathy Parkes
Hemostatic agent (aminocaproic acid), thrombolytic medications (alteplase, reteplase, streptokinase), erythropoiesis growth factor (epoetin alfa), leukopoietic growth factor (filgrastim).
Pharmacology, part 19: Cardiovascular Medications - Anticoagulants & Antiplatelets

October 30, 2020Cathy Parkes
Learn more about anticoagulants and antiplatelets, including: factor Xa inhibitors, platelet aggregation inhibitors, and thrombin inhibitors.
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Pharmacology, part 19: Cardiovascular Medications - Anticoagulants & Antiplatelets

October 30, 2020Cathy Parkes
Learn more about anticoagulants and antiplatelets, including: factor Xa inhibitors, platelet aggregation inhibitors, and thrombin inhibitors.
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Pharmacology, part 18: Cardiovascular Medications - Anticoagulants Heparin & Warfarin

October 29, 2020Cathy Parkes
Learn what you need to know about the anticoagulant medications heparin and warfarin.

Pharmacology, part 18: Cardiovascular Medications - Anticoagulants Heparin & Warfarin

October 29, 2020Cathy Parkes
Learn what you need to know about the anticoagulant medications heparin and warfarin.
Pharmacology, part 17: Cardiovascular Medications - Atropine & Antidysrhythmic Classes III & IV

October 28, 2020Cathy Parkes
Learn the key facts about amiodarone, calcium channel blockers, adeonsine, and atropine, including BLACK BOX WARNINGS!

Pharmacology, part 17: Cardiovascular Medications - Atropine & Antidysrhythmic Classes III & IV

October 28, 2020Cathy Parkes
Learn the key facts about amiodarone, calcium channel blockers, adeonsine, and atropine, including BLACK BOX WARNINGS!
Pharmacology, part 16: Cardiovascular Medications - Glycosides & Antidysrhythmic Classes I & II

October 27, 2020Cathy Parkes
Cardiac Glycosides (Digoxin), Class I Antidysrhythmics (sodium channel blockers), and Class II Antidysrhythmics (beta blockers)
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Pharmacology, part 16: Cardiovascular Medications - Glycosides & Antidysrhythmic Classes I & II

October 27, 2020Cathy Parkes
Cardiac Glycosides (Digoxin), Class I Antidysrhythmics (sodium channel blockers), and Class II Antidysrhythmics (beta blockers)
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Pharmacology, part 15: Cardiovascular Medications - Vasodilators and Antianginals

October 26, 2020Cathy Parkes
Learn about the vasodilator nitroprusside, its black box warning, and easy ways to remember the side effects. Plus, antianginals nitroglycerin, isosorbide mononitrate, and isosorbide dinitrate.

Pharmacology, part 15: Cardiovascular Medications - Vasodilators and Antianginals

October 26, 2020Cathy Parkes
Learn about the vasodilator nitroprusside, its black box warning, and easy ways to remember the side effects. Plus, antianginals nitroglycerin, isosorbide mononitrate, and isosorbide dinitrate.
Pharmacology, part 14: Cardiovascular Medications - Hypertension & Angina

May 4, 2020Cathy Parkes
Calcium channel blockers (verapamil, nifedipine, diltiazem); centrally-acting alpha-2 agonists (clonidine); beta-1 blockers (metoprolol, atenolol); and nonselective beta blockers (propranolol, labetalol, and carvedilol).

Pharmacology, part 14: Cardiovascular Medications - Hypertension & Angina

May 4, 2020Cathy Parkes
Calcium channel blockers (verapamil, nifedipine, diltiazem); centrally-acting alpha-2 agonists (clonidine); beta-1 blockers (metoprolol, atenolol); and nonselective beta blockers (propranolol, labetalol, and carvedilol).
Pharmacology, part 13: Cardiovascular Medications - Hypertension & the RAAS system

April 30, 2020Cathy Parkes
Direct renin inhibitors (aliskiren); ACE inhibitors (captopril, lisinopril); angiotensin II receptor blockers (losartan, valsartan); and aldosterone antagonists (eplerenone).
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Pharmacology, part 13: Cardiovascular Medications - Hypertension & the RAAS system

April 30, 2020Cathy Parkes
Direct renin inhibitors (aliskiren); ACE inhibitors (captopril, lisinopril); angiotensin II receptor blockers (losartan, valsartan); and aldosterone antagonists (eplerenone).
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Nervous System

Pharmacology, part 35: Nervous System Medications - Antiepileptics, Hypnotics/Sedatives & General Anesthetic

March 18, 2021Cathy Parkes
Four important antiseizure medications (phenytoin, topiramate, levetiracetam, primidone), medications for insomnia (zolpidem and eszopiclone), barbiturates (pentobarbital), and a general anesthetic agent (propofol).

Pharmacology, part 35: Nervous System Medications - Antiepileptics, Hypnotics/Sedatives & General Anesthetic

March 18, 2021Cathy Parkes
Four important antiseizure medications (phenytoin, topiramate, levetiracetam, primidone), medications for insomnia (zolpidem and eszopiclone), barbiturates (pentobarbital), and a general anesthetic agent (propofol).
Pharmacology, part 34: Nervous System Medications for Alzheimer's, Myasthenia Gravis, Parkinson's

March 16, 2021Cathy Parkes
Medications used to treat the symptoms of Alzheimer's disease (donepezil), Myasthenia Gravis (neostigmine, pyridostigmine), and Parkinson's disease (levodopa/carbidopa, bromocriptine, benztropine).

Pharmacology, part 34: Nervous System Medications for Alzheimer's, Myasthenia Gravis, Parkinson's

March 16, 2021Cathy Parkes
Medications used to treat the symptoms of Alzheimer's disease (donepezil), Myasthenia Gravis (neostigmine, pyridostigmine), and Parkinson's disease (levodopa/carbidopa, bromocriptine, benztropine).
Pharmacology, part 33: Nervous System Medications - Antiglaucoma Agents

March 11, 2021Cathy Parkes
Antiglaucoma agents, including: topical beta blockers (timolol), carbonic anhydrase inhbitors (acetazolamide), direct-acting cholinergics (pilocarpine, acetylcholine), prostaglandin agonists (travoprost, latanoprost), and sympathomimetics (brimonidine).

Pharmacology, part 33: Nervous System Medications - Antiglaucoma Agents

March 11, 2021Cathy Parkes
Antiglaucoma agents, including: topical beta blockers (timolol), carbonic anhydrase inhbitors (acetazolamide), direct-acting cholinergics (pilocarpine, acetylcholine), prostaglandin agonists (travoprost, latanoprost), and sympathomimetics (brimonidine).
Pharmacology, part 32: Nervous System Medications - Analgesics: Anticonvulsant, Opioid, Topical & Vascular Headache

March 9, 2021Cathy Parkes
Analgesic medications including anticonvulsants that are used for neuropathy (pregabalin), opioid analgesics (fentanyl, morphine, dilaudid, oxycodone), topical analgesics (lidocaine), and vascular headache suppressants (ergotamine, sumatriptan)

Pharmacology, part 32: Nervous System Medications - Analgesics: Anticonvulsant, Opioid, Topical & Vascular Headache

March 9, 2021Cathy Parkes
Analgesic medications including anticonvulsants that are used for neuropathy (pregabalin), opioid analgesics (fentanyl, morphine, dilaudid, oxycodone), topical analgesics (lidocaine), and vascular headache suppressants (ergotamine, sumatriptan)
Pharmacology, part 31: Nervous System Medications - Acetaminophen, NSAIDs & Aspirin

March 4, 2021Cathy Parkes
Non-opioid analgesic medications, including: acetaminophen, NSAIDs, and aspirin.
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Pharmacology, part 31: Nervous System Medications - Acetaminophen, NSAIDs & Aspirin

March 4, 2021Cathy Parkes
Non-opioid analgesic medications, including: acetaminophen, NSAIDs, and aspirin.
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Pharmacology, part 30: Nervous System Medications for ADHD & Substance Abuse

March 2, 2021Cathy Parkes
Medications for ADHD and Conduct Disorder (central nervous system stimulants), alcohol abstinence, opioid dependence, and smoking cessation.

Pharmacology, part 30: Nervous System Medications for ADHD & Substance Abuse

March 2, 2021Cathy Parkes
Medications for ADHD and Conduct Disorder (central nervous system stimulants), alcohol abstinence, opioid dependence, and smoking cessation.
Pharmacology, part 29: Nervous System Medications - Antipsychotics

February 25, 2021Cathy Parkes
First-generation (typical) antipsychotic medications and second-generation (atypical) antipsychotic medications.

Pharmacology, part 29: Nervous System Medications - Antipsychotics

February 25, 2021Cathy Parkes
First-generation (typical) antipsychotic medications and second-generation (atypical) antipsychotic medications.
Pharmacology, part 28: Nervous System Medications for Bipolar

February 23, 2021Cathy Parkes
Medications used to treat Bipolar Disorder, including: lithium and anticonvulsants (carbamazepine, valproic acid, and lamotrigine).

Pharmacology, part 28: Nervous System Medications for Bipolar

February 23, 2021Cathy Parkes
Medications used to treat Bipolar Disorder, including: lithium and anticonvulsants (carbamazepine, valproic acid, and lamotrigine).
Pharmacology, part 27: Nervous System Medications for Anxiety and Depression

November 13, 2020Cathy Parkes
Key meds for anxiety AND depression: Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhbitors (SSRIs) and Serotonin Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors (SNRIs).
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Pharmacology, part 27: Nervous System Medications for Anxiety and Depression

November 13, 2020Cathy Parkes
Key meds for anxiety AND depression: Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhbitors (SSRIs) and Serotonin Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors (SNRIs).
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Pharmacology, part 26: Nervous System Medications for Depression

November 11, 2020Cathy Parkes
Key meds for depression: tricyclic antidepressants, monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs), and atypical antidepressants (buproprion, trazodone).
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Pharmacology, part 26: Nervous System Medications for Depression

November 11, 2020Cathy Parkes
Key meds for depression: tricyclic antidepressants, monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs), and atypical antidepressants (buproprion, trazodone).
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Pharmacology, part 25: Anxiolytics - Nervous System Medications for Anxiety

November 9, 2020Cathy Parkes
Learn the key facts about some medications that are used to treat anxiety, including benzodiazepines (diazepam, lorazepam, midazolam, chlordiazepoxide) and non-benzodiazepines (buspirone).

Pharmacology, part 25: Anxiolytics - Nervous System Medications for Anxiety

November 9, 2020Cathy Parkes
Learn the key facts about some medications that are used to treat anxiety, including benzodiazepines (diazepam, lorazepam, midazolam, chlordiazepoxide) and non-benzodiazepines (buspirone).

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Musculoskeletal System

Pharmacology, part 38: Musculoskeletal Medications for Gout

March 30, 2021Cathy Parkes
Medications used to treat gout—an acute gout medication (colchicine) is discussed, as well as chronic gout medications (probenicid and allopurinol). Learn where the original Cool Chicken hint came from!
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Pharmacology, part 38: Musculoskeletal Medications for Gout

March 30, 2021Cathy Parkes
Medications used to treat gout—an acute gout medication (colchicine) is discussed, as well as chronic gout medications (probenicid and allopurinol). Learn where the original Cool Chicken hint came from!
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Pharmacology, part 37: Musculoskeletal Medications for Osteoporosis (Bone Resorption Inhibitors)

March 25, 2021Cathy Parkes
You know what agonists and antagonists are. But what is a selective receptor modulator? And how can some osteoporosis drugs help reduce the risk of breast cancer? Learn all about...

Pharmacology, part 37: Musculoskeletal Medications for Osteoporosis (Bone Resorption Inhibitors)

March 25, 2021Cathy Parkes
You know what agonists and antagonists are. But what is a selective receptor modulator? And how can some osteoporosis drugs help reduce the risk of breast cancer? Learn all about...
Pharmacology, part 36: Musculoskeletal Medications - Neuromuscular Blocking Agents & Muscle Relaxants

March 23, 2021Cathy Parkes
Neuromuscular blocking agents (succinylcholine, pancuronium), direct acting skeletal muscle relaxants (dantrolene), and centrally acting muscle relaxants (baclofen).

Pharmacology, part 36: Musculoskeletal Medications - Neuromuscular Blocking Agents & Muscle Relaxants

March 23, 2021Cathy Parkes
Neuromuscular blocking agents (succinylcholine, pancuronium), direct acting skeletal muscle relaxants (dantrolene), and centrally acting muscle relaxants (baclofen).

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Endocrine System

Pharmacology, part 43: Endocrine Medications - Growth Hormone, Antidiuretic Hormone, Corticosteroids

September 6, 2021Cathy Parkes
The indications, mode of action, side effects, and key points of the following drug classes and medications: growth hormones (somatropin), antidiuretic hormone (vasopressin, desmopressin), glucocorticoids (prednisone, hydrocortisone, methylprednisolone, dexamethasone), and...

Pharmacology, part 43: Endocrine Medications - Growth Hormone, Antidiuretic Hormone, Corticosteroids

September 6, 2021Cathy Parkes
The indications, mode of action, side effects, and key points of the following drug classes and medications: growth hormones (somatropin), antidiuretic hormone (vasopressin, desmopressin), glucocorticoids (prednisone, hydrocortisone, methylprednisolone, dexamethasone), and...
Pharmacology, part 42: Endocrine Medications - Thyroid and Anti-Thyroid

September 6, 2021Cathy Parkes
The indications, mode of action, side effects, and key points associated with the following thyroid and anti-thyroid medications: levothyroxine, liothyronine, propylthiouracil (PTU), and strong iodine solution (Lugol's solution).

Pharmacology, part 42: Endocrine Medications - Thyroid and Anti-Thyroid

September 6, 2021Cathy Parkes
The indications, mode of action, side effects, and key points associated with the following thyroid and anti-thyroid medications: levothyroxine, liothyronine, propylthiouracil (PTU), and strong iodine solution (Lugol's solution).
Pharmacology, part 41: Endocrine Medications - Antidiabetic Agents, Glucagon

September 6, 2021Cathy Parkes
The mode of action, side effects, and key points of the following oral antidiabetic drug classes and medications: Thiazolidinediones (pioglitazone) and Alpha Glucose Inhbitors (acarbose). The glycogenolytic agent glucagon.

Pharmacology, part 41: Endocrine Medications - Antidiabetic Agents, Glucagon

September 6, 2021Cathy Parkes
The mode of action, side effects, and key points of the following oral antidiabetic drug classes and medications: Thiazolidinediones (pioglitazone) and Alpha Glucose Inhbitors (acarbose). The glycogenolytic agent glucagon.
Pharmacology, part 40: Endocrine Medications - Oral Antidiabetics: Sulfonylureas, Meglitinides, Biguanides

September 6, 2021Cathy Parkes
Key information regarding oral antidiabetic medications. The mode of action, side effects, and patient teaching for the following drug classes and medications: Sulfonylureas (glipizide, glyburide), Meglitinides (repaglinide), Biguanides (metformin).
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Pharmacology, part 40: Endocrine Medications - Oral Antidiabetics: Sulfonylureas, Meglitinides, Biguanides

September 6, 2021Cathy Parkes
Key information regarding oral antidiabetic medications. The mode of action, side effects, and patient teaching for the following drug classes and medications: Sulfonylureas (glipizide, glyburide), Meglitinides (repaglinide), Biguanides (metformin).
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Pharmacology, part 39: Endocrine Medications - Insulin

April 1, 2021Cathy Parkes
The onset, peak, and duration of different types of insulin: Rapid-acting: Insulin lispro (Humalog), insulin aspart (Novolog); Short-acting: Regular insulin (Humalin R, Novolin R); Intermediate-acting: NPH (Humulin N, Novolin N);...
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Pharmacology, part 39: Endocrine Medications - Insulin

April 1, 2021Cathy Parkes
The onset, peak, and duration of different types of insulin: Rapid-acting: Insulin lispro (Humalog), insulin aspart (Novolog); Short-acting: Regular insulin (Humalin R, Novolin R); Intermediate-acting: NPH (Humulin N, Novolin N);...
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Gastrointestinal System

Pharmacology, part 47: Gastrointestinal Medications - IBS Meds, GI Anti-inflammatory, Pancreatic Enzymes

September 10, 2021Cathy Parkes
The following gastrointestinal drug classes and medications: IBS with diarrhea (alosetron), IBS with constipation (lubiprostone), gastrointestinal anti-inflammatory (sulfasalazine), and pancreatic enzymes (pancrelipase).

Pharmacology, part 47: Gastrointestinal Medications - IBS Meds, GI Anti-inflammatory, Pancreatic Enzymes

September 10, 2021Cathy Parkes
The following gastrointestinal drug classes and medications: IBS with diarrhea (alosetron), IBS with constipation (lubiprostone), gastrointestinal anti-inflammatory (sulfasalazine), and pancreatic enzymes (pancrelipase).
Pharmacology, part 46: Gastrointestinal Medications - Antidiarrheals and Antiemetics

September 10, 2021Cathy Parkes
The antidiarrheal agents loperamide and diphenoxylate/atropine. Antiemetics (ondansetron, promethazine, and meclizine) and prokinetic agents (metoclopramide).
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Pharmacology, part 46: Gastrointestinal Medications - Antidiarrheals and Antiemetics

September 10, 2021Cathy Parkes
The antidiarrheal agents loperamide and diphenoxylate/atropine. Antiemetics (ondansetron, promethazine, and meclizine) and prokinetic agents (metoclopramide).
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Pharmacology, part 45: Gastrointestinal Medications - Laxatives

September 10, 2021Cathy Parkes
The following laxative drug classes and medications: stool softeners (docusate sodium, docusate calcium), bulk-forming laxatives (psyllium, methylcellulose), stimulant laxatives (bisacodyl, sennosides), and osmotic laxatives (magnesium hydroxide, magnesium citrate, lactulose, polyethylene...

Pharmacology, part 45: Gastrointestinal Medications - Laxatives

September 10, 2021Cathy Parkes
The following laxative drug classes and medications: stool softeners (docusate sodium, docusate calcium), bulk-forming laxatives (psyllium, methylcellulose), stimulant laxatives (bisacodyl, sennosides), and osmotic laxatives (magnesium hydroxide, magnesium citrate, lactulose, polyethylene...
Pharmacology, part 44: Gastrointestinal Medications - Antiulcer Agents

September 10, 2021Cathy Parkes
The indications, mode of action, side effects, and key points of the following antiulcer agents: Histamine 2 receptor antagonists (ranitidine, famotidine), proton pump inhibitors (omeprazole, pantoprazole), mucosal protectant (sucralfate), antacids...
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Pharmacology, part 44: Gastrointestinal Medications - Antiulcer Agents

September 10, 2021Cathy Parkes
The indications, mode of action, side effects, and key points of the following antiulcer agents: Histamine 2 receptor antagonists (ranitidine, famotidine), proton pump inhibitors (omeprazole, pantoprazole), mucosal protectant (sucralfate), antacids...
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Renal System

Pharmacology, part 49: Renal Medications - Diuretics

September 15, 2021Cathy Parkes
Learn about these diuretics: loop diuretic (furosemide), thiazide diuretic (hydrochlorothiazide), potassium sparing diuretic (spironolactone), and osmotic diuretic (mannitol).

Pharmacology, part 49: Renal Medications - Diuretics

September 15, 2021Cathy Parkes
Learn about these diuretics: loop diuretic (furosemide), thiazide diuretic (hydrochlorothiazide), potassium sparing diuretic (spironolactone), and osmotic diuretic (mannitol).
Pharmacology, part 48: Renal Medications - Urinary Tract Stimulants, Antispasmodics, Analgesics

September 15, 2021Cathy Parkes
Coverage of the following drug classes and medications: urinary tract stimulant (bethanechol), urinary tract antispasmodic (oxybutynin), urinary tract analgesic (phenazopyridine).
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Pharmacology, part 48: Renal Medications - Urinary Tract Stimulants, Antispasmodics, Analgesics

September 15, 2021Cathy Parkes
Coverage of the following drug classes and medications: urinary tract stimulant (bethanechol), urinary tract antispasmodic (oxybutynin), urinary tract analgesic (phenazopyridine).
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Reproductive System

Pharmacology, part 51: Reproductive Medications - Testosterone, BPH and Erectile Dysfunction

September 21, 2021Cathy Parkes
The following drug classes and medications: androgens (testosterone), androgen inhibitors (finasteride), peripherally acting antiadrenergics (tamsulosin, doxazosin), and phospodiesterase 5 inhibitors (sildenafil, tadalafil).
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Pharmacology, part 51: Reproductive Medications - Testosterone, BPH and Erectile Dysfunction

September 21, 2021Cathy Parkes
The following drug classes and medications: androgens (testosterone), androgen inhibitors (finasteride), peripherally acting antiadrenergics (tamsulosin, doxazosin), and phospodiesterase 5 inhibitors (sildenafil, tadalafil).
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Pharmacology, part 50: Reproductive Medications - Estrogen, Progesterone, Uterine Stimulants, Tocolytic Agents

September 20, 2021Cathy Parkes
Estrogens (conjugated estrogen, estradiol), progesterones (medroxyprogesterone, norethindrone), uterine stimulants (oxytocin, methylergonivine), tocolytic agents (terbutaline).

Pharmacology, part 50: Reproductive Medications - Estrogen, Progesterone, Uterine Stimulants, Tocolytic Agents

September 20, 2021Cathy Parkes
Estrogens (conjugated estrogen, estradiol), progesterones (medroxyprogesterone, norethindrone), uterine stimulants (oxytocin, methylergonivine), tocolytic agents (terbutaline).

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Immune System

Pharmacology, part 57: Immune Medications - TB, Systemic Antifungal, and Antiviral

September 25, 2021Cathy Parkes
Tuberculosis (TB) medications (rifampin, isoniazid, pyrazinamide, ethambutol), systemic antifungal agents (amphotericin B, ketoconazole, fluconazole), and antivirals (acyclovir, ganciclovir, oseltamivir, zanamivir).

Pharmacology, part 57: Immune Medications - TB, Systemic Antifungal, and Antiviral

September 25, 2021Cathy Parkes
Tuberculosis (TB) medications (rifampin, isoniazid, pyrazinamide, ethambutol), systemic antifungal agents (amphotericin B, ketoconazole, fluconazole), and antivirals (acyclovir, ganciclovir, oseltamivir, zanamivir).
Pharmacology, part 56: Immune Medications - Antibiotics - Others

September 25, 2021Cathy Parkes
The following antibiotics: fluoroquinolones (ciprofloxacin, levofloxacin), sulfonamides (trimethoprim/sulfamethoxaole), urinary tract antiseptic (nitrofurantoin), and antiprotozoal (metronidazole).

Pharmacology, part 56: Immune Medications - Antibiotics - Others

September 25, 2021Cathy Parkes
The following antibiotics: fluoroquinolones (ciprofloxacin, levofloxacin), sulfonamides (trimethoprim/sulfamethoxaole), urinary tract antiseptic (nitrofurantoin), and antiprotozoal (metronidazole).
Pharmacology, part 55: Immune Medications - Antibiotics - Cell Wall Inhibitors

September 25, 2021Cathy Parkes
Antibiotics that inhibit the bacterial cell wall, including: vancomycin, penicillins (penicillin G, amoxicillin, piperacillin/tazobactam), cephalosporins (cephalexin, ceftriaxone, ceftazidime, cefepime), and carbopenems (imipenem/cilastatin).
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Pharmacology, part 55: Immune Medications - Antibiotics - Cell Wall Inhibitors

September 25, 2021Cathy Parkes
Antibiotics that inhibit the bacterial cell wall, including: vancomycin, penicillins (penicillin G, amoxicillin, piperacillin/tazobactam), cephalosporins (cephalexin, ceftriaxone, ceftazidime, cefepime), and carbopenems (imipenem/cilastatin).
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Pharmacology, part 54: Immune Medications - Antibiotics - Protein Synthesis Inhibitors

September 24, 2021Cathy Parkes
The following systemic antibiotics that inhibit protein synthesis: macrolides (azithromycin, erythromycin), lincosamides (clindamycin), amnioglycosides (gentamicin), tetracyclines (tetracycline, doxycycline).

Pharmacology, part 54: Immune Medications - Antibiotics - Protein Synthesis Inhibitors

September 24, 2021Cathy Parkes
The following systemic antibiotics that inhibit protein synthesis: macrolides (azithromycin, erythromycin), lincosamides (clindamycin), amnioglycosides (gentamicin), tetracyclines (tetracycline, doxycycline).
Pharmacology, part 53: Immune Medications - Cancer

September 24, 2021Cathy Parkes
Common side effects associated with many or all cancer (antineoplastic) medications. The following specific cancer medications: doxorubicin, vincristine, cyclophosphamide, leuprolide, tamoxifen, and interferon alpha-2b.

Pharmacology, part 53: Immune Medications - Cancer

September 24, 2021Cathy Parkes
Common side effects associated with many or all cancer (antineoplastic) medications. The following specific cancer medications: doxorubicin, vincristine, cyclophosphamide, leuprolide, tamoxifen, and interferon alpha-2b.
Pharmacology, part 52: Immune Medications - Immunosuppressants/DMARDs

September 24, 2021Cathy Parkes
Immunosuppressants, which are also DMARDs (disease modifying antirheumatic drugs). Important nursing care and patient teaching for patients taking immunosuppressive medications. The following specific immunosuppressive (DMARD) agents: methotrexate, cyclosporine, and hydroxychloroquine.

Pharmacology, part 52: Immune Medications - Immunosuppressants/DMARDs

September 24, 2021Cathy Parkes
Immunosuppressants, which are also DMARDs (disease modifying antirheumatic drugs). Important nursing care and patient teaching for patients taking immunosuppressive medications. The following specific immunosuppressive (DMARD) agents: methotrexate, cyclosporine, and hydroxychloroquine.

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Medications:
Integumentary System

Pharmacology, part 59: Integumentary Medications - Psoriasis, Acne, Lice/Scabies

September 27, 2021Cathy Parkes
Medications for psoriasis (coal tar, salicylic acid, topical corticosteroids), medications for acne (benzoyl peroxide, clindamycin, tretinoin, isotretinoin), and medications for pediculosis/scabies (permethrin).
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Pharmacology, part 59: Integumentary Medications - Psoriasis, Acne, Lice/Scabies

September 27, 2021Cathy Parkes
Medications for psoriasis (coal tar, salicylic acid, topical corticosteroids), medications for acne (benzoyl peroxide, clindamycin, tretinoin, isotretinoin), and medications for pediculosis/scabies (permethrin).
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Pharmacology, part 58: Integumentary Medications - Topical Antibacterial and Antifungal

September 27, 2021Cathy Parkes
Coverage of Integumentary System medications, including the following: topical antibiotic ointments (bacitracin, mupirocin), topical antifungal agents (clotrimazole, miconazole, nystatin), and topical medications for burns (silver sulfadiazine, mafenide acetate).
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Pharmacology, part 58: Integumentary Medications - Topical Antibacterial and Antifungal

September 27, 2021Cathy Parkes
Coverage of Integumentary System medications, including the following: topical antibiotic ointments (bacitracin, mupirocin), topical antifungal agents (clotrimazole, miconazole, nystatin), and topical medications for burns (silver sulfadiazine, mafenide acetate).
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