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MedMaster by NURSING.com

MedMaster by NURSING.com

By: Jon Haws RN CCRN Alumnus
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 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. 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, INC2022
Episodes
  • Lactulose (Generlac)

    Lactulose (Generlac)
    Aug 18 2023

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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
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    3 mins
  • Ketorolac (Toradol)

    Ketorolac (Toradol)
    Aug 16 2023

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    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
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    3 mins
  • Isoniazid (Niazid)

    Isoniazid (Niazid)
    Aug 14 2023

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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
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    4 mins
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