Nursing Pharmacology

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

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

Cathy Parkes

Key side effects that occur with many medications, including: anticholinergic side effects, increased risk of bleeding, and increased risk of infection. Key medications and drug classes that have anticholinergic side...

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

Cathy Parkes

Key side effects that occur with many medications, including: anticholinergic side effects, increased risk of bleeding, and increased risk of infection. Key medications and drug classes that have anticholinergic side...

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Pharmacology, part 8: Antidotes & Antibiotic Teaching - LevelUpRN

Pharmacology, part 8: Antidotes & Antibiotic Teaching

Cathy Parkes

The antidotes for key medications and important nursing care and patient teaching for patients taking antibiotics.

Pharmacology, part 8: Antidotes & Antibiotic Teaching

Cathy Parkes

The antidotes for key medications and important nursing care and patient teaching for patients taking antibiotics.

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

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

Cathy Parkes

An overview of medication reconciliation, key herb-drug interactions and food-drug interactions.

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

Cathy Parkes

An overview of medication reconciliation, key herb-drug interactions and food-drug interactions.

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

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

Cathy 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”

Cathy Parkes

Learn all about the therapeutic index, half-life, and mode of action of medications.

Pharmacology, part 5: Pharmacokinetics - LevelUpRN

Pharmacology, part 5: Pharmacokinetics

Cathy Parkes

An overview of pharmacokinetics, including absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion of medications.

Pharmacology, part 5: Pharmacokinetics

Cathy Parkes

An overview of pharmacokinetics, including absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion of medications.

Pharmacology, part 4: Safe Medication Administration - LevelUpRN

Pharmacology, part 4: Safe Medication Administration

Cathy Parkes

Safe medication administration, including the "rights" of medication administration and medication administration best practices.

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Pharmacology, part 4: Safe Medication Administration

Cathy Parkes

Safe medication administration, including the "rights" of medication administration and medication administration best practices.

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Pharmacology, part 3: Prescriptions - LevelUpRN

Pharmacology, part 3: Prescriptions

Cathy 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

Cathy 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 - LevelUpRN

Pharmacology, part 2: Drug Names & Medication Regulation

Cathy Parkes

The different types of drug names, the US drug schedule, and drug risk classification in pregnancy.

Pharmacology, part 2: Drug Names & Medication Regulation

Cathy 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 - LevelUpRN

Pharmacology, part 1: Top Ten Pharmacology Study Tips

Cathy Parkes

Cathy Parkes's top ten list for studying Pharmacology.

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Pharmacology, part 1: Top Ten Pharmacology Study Tips

Cathy Parkes

Cathy Parkes's top ten list for studying Pharmacology.

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Pharm, part 51: Integumentary Medications - Psoriasis, Acne, Lice/Scabies - LevelUpRN

Pharm, part 51: Integumentary Medications - Psoriasis, Acne, Lice/Scabies

Cathy 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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Pharm, part 51: Integumentary Medications - Psoriasis, Acne, Lice/Scabies

Cathy 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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Pharm, part 50: Integumentary Medications - Topical Antibacterial and Antifungal - LevelUpRN

Pharm, part 50: Integumentary Medications - Topical Antibacterial and Antifungal

Cathy 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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Pharm, part 50: Integumentary Medications - Topical Antibacterial and Antifungal

Cathy 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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Pharm, part 49: Immune Medications - TB, Systemic Antifungal, and Antiviral - LevelUpRN

Pharm, part 49: Immune Medications - TB, Systemic Antifungal, and Antiviral

Cathy Parkes

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

Pharm, part 49: Immune Medications - TB, Systemic Antifungal, and Antiviral

Cathy Parkes

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

Pharm, part 48: Immune Medications - Antibiotics - Others - LevelUpRN

Pharm, part 48: Immune Medications - Antibiotics - Others

Cathy Parkes

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

Pharm, part 48: Immune Medications - Antibiotics - Others

Cathy Parkes

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

Pharm, part 47: Immune Medications - Antibiotics - Cell Wall Inhibitors - LevelUpRN

Pharm, part 47: Immune Medications - Antibiotics - Cell Wall Inhibitors

Cathy 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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Pharm, part 47: Immune Medications - Antibiotics - Cell Wall Inhibitors

Cathy 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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Pharm, part 46: Immune Medications - Antibiotics - Protein Synthesis Inhibitors - LevelUpRN

Pharm, part 46: Immune Medications - Antibiotics - Protein Synthesis Inhibitors

Cathy Parkes

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

Pharm, part 46: Immune Medications - Antibiotics - Protein Synthesis Inhibitors

Cathy Parkes

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

Pharm, part 45: Immune Medications - Cancer - LevelUpRN

Pharm, part 45: Immune Medications - Cancer

Cathy 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.

Pharm, part 45: Immune Medications - Cancer

Cathy 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.

Pharm, part 44: Immune Medications - Immunosuppressants/DMARDs - LevelUpRN

Pharm, part 44: Immune Medications - Immunosuppressants/DMARDs

Cathy 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.

Pharm, part 44: Immune Medications - Immunosuppressants/DMARDs

Cathy 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.

Pharm, part 43: Reproductive Medications - Testosterone, BPH and Erectile Dysfunction - LevelUpRN

Pharm, part 43: Reproductive Medications - Testosterone, BPH and Erectile Dysfunction

Cathy 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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Pharm, part 43: Reproductive Medications - Testosterone, BPH and Erectile Dysfunction

Cathy 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 42: Reproductive Medications - Estrogen, Progesterone, Uterine Stimulants, Tocolytic Agents - LevelUpRN

Pharmacology, part 42: Reproductive Medications - Estrogen, Progesterone, Uterine Stimulants, Tocolytic Agents

Cathy Parkes

Estrogens (conjugated estrogen, estradiol), progesterones (medroxyprogesterone, norethindrone), uterine stimulants (oxytocin, methylergonivine), tocolytic agents (terbutaline).

Pharmacology, part 42: Reproductive Medications - Estrogen, Progesterone, Uterine Stimulants, Tocolytic Agents

Cathy Parkes

Estrogens (conjugated estrogen, estradiol), progesterones (medroxyprogesterone, norethindrone), uterine stimulants (oxytocin, methylergonivine), tocolytic agents (terbutaline).

Pharmacology, part 41: Renal Medications - Diuretics - LevelUpRN

Pharmacology, part 41: Renal Medications - Diuretics

Cathy Parkes

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

Pharmacology, part 41: Renal Medications - Diuretics

Cathy Parkes

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

Pharmacology, part 40: Renal Medications - Urinary Tract Stimulants, Antispasmodics, Analgesics - LevelUpRN

Pharmacology, part 40: Renal Medications - Urinary Tract Stimulants, Antispasmodics, Analgesics

Cathy 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 40: Renal Medications - Urinary Tract Stimulants, Antispasmodics, Analgesics

Cathy 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 39: Gastrointestinal Medications - IBS Meds, GI Anti-inflammatory, Pancreatic Enzymes - LevelUpRN

Pharmacology, part 39: Gastrointestinal Medications - IBS Meds, GI Anti-inflammatory, Pancreatic Enzymes

Cathy 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 39: Gastrointestinal Medications - IBS Meds, GI Anti-inflammatory, Pancreatic Enzymes

Cathy 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 38: Gastrointestinal Medications - Antidiarrheals and Antiemetics - LevelUpRN

Pharmacology, part 38: Gastrointestinal Medications - Antidiarrheals and Antiemetics

Cathy Parkes

The antidiarrheal agents loperamide and diphenoxylate/atropine. Antiemetics (ondansetron, promethazine, and meclizine) and prokinetic agents (metoclopramide).

Pharmacology, part 38: Gastrointestinal Medications - Antidiarrheals and Antiemetics

Cathy Parkes

The antidiarrheal agents loperamide and diphenoxylate/atropine. Antiemetics (ondansetron, promethazine, and meclizine) and prokinetic agents (metoclopramide).

Pharmacology, part 37: Gastrointestinal Medications - Laxatives - LevelUpRN

Pharmacology, part 37: Gastrointestinal Medications - Laxatives

Cathy 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 37: Gastrointestinal Medications - Laxatives

Cathy 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 36: Gastrointestinal Medications - Antiulcer Agents - LevelUpRN

Pharmacology, part 36: Gastrointestinal Medications - Antiulcer Agents

Cathy 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 36: Gastrointestinal Medications - Antiulcer Agents

Cathy 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 35: Endocrine Medications - Growth Hormone, Antidiuretic Hormone, Corticosteroids - LevelUpRN

Pharmacology, part 35: Endocrine Medications - Growth Hormone, Antidiuretic Hormone, Corticosteroids

Cathy 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 35: Endocrine Medications - Growth Hormone, Antidiuretic Hormone, Corticosteroids

Cathy 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 34: Endocrine Medications - Thyroid and Anti-Thyroid - LevelUpRN

Pharmacology, part 34: Endocrine Medications - Thyroid and Anti-Thyroid

Cathy 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 34: Endocrine Medications - Thyroid and Anti-Thyroid

Cathy 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 33: Endocrine Medications - Antidiabetic Agents, Glucagon - LevelUpRN

Pharmacology, part 33: Endocrine Medications - Antidiabetic Agents, Glucagon

Cathy 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 33: Endocrine Medications - Antidiabetic Agents, Glucagon

Cathy 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 32: Endocrine Medications - Oral Antidiabetics: Sulfonylureas, Meglitinides, Biguanides - LevelUpRN

Pharmacology, part 32: Endocrine Medications - Oral Antidiabetics: Sulfonylureas, Meglitinides, Biguanides

Cathy 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 32: Endocrine Medications - Oral Antidiabetics: Sulfonylureas, Meglitinides, Biguanides

Cathy 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 31: Endocrine Medications - Insulin - LevelUpRN

Pharmacology, part 31: Endocrine Medications - Insulin

Cathy 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 31: Endocrine Medications - Insulin

Cathy 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 30: Musculoskeletal Medications for Gout - LevelUpRN

Pharmacology, part 30: Musculoskeletal Medications for Gout

Cathy 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!

Pharmacology, part 30: Musculoskeletal Medications for Gout

Cathy 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!

Pharmacology, part 29: Musculoskeletal Medications for Osteoporosis - LevelUpRN

Pharmacology, part 29: Musculoskeletal Medications for Osteoporosis

Cathy 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 29: Musculoskeletal Medications for Osteoporosis

Cathy 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 28: Musculoskeletal Medications - Neuromuscular Blocking Agents & Muscle Relaxants - LevelUpRN

Pharmacology, part 28: Musculoskeletal Medications - Neuromuscular Blocking Agents & Muscle Relaxants

Cathy Parkes

Neuromuscular blocking agents (succinylcholine, pancuronium), direct acting skeletal muscle relaxants (dantrolene), and centrally acting muscle relaxants (baclofen).

Pharmacology, part 28: Musculoskeletal Medications - Neuromuscular Blocking Agents & Muscle Relaxants

Cathy Parkes

Neuromuscular blocking agents (succinylcholine, pancuronium), direct acting skeletal muscle relaxants (dantrolene), and centrally acting muscle relaxants (baclofen).

Pharmacology, part 27: Nervous System Medications - Antiepileptics, Hypnotics/Sedatives & General Anesthetic - LevelUpRN

Pharmacology, part 27: Nervous System Medications - Antiepileptics, Hypnotics/Sedatives & General Anesthetic

Cathy 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 27: Nervous System Medications - Antiepileptics, Hypnotics/Sedatives & General Anesthetic

Cathy 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 26: Nervous System Medications for Alzheimer's, Myasthenia Gravis, Parkinson's - LevelUpRN

Pharmacology, part 26: Nervous System Medications for Alzheimer's, Myasthenia Gravis, Parkinson's

Cathy 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 26: Nervous System Medications for Alzheimer's, Myasthenia Gravis, Parkinson's

Cathy 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 25: Nervous System Medications - Antiglaucoma Agents - LevelUpRN

Pharmacology, part 25: Nervous System Medications - Antiglaucoma Agents

Cathy 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 25: Nervous System Medications - Antiglaucoma Agents

Cathy 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 24: Nervous System Medications - Analgesics: Anticonvulsant, Opioid, Topical & Vascular Headache - LevelUpRN

Pharmacology, part 24: Nervous System Medications - Analgesics: Anticonvulsant, Opioid, Topical & Vascular Headache

Cathy 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 24: Nervous System Medications - Analgesics: Anticonvulsant, Opioid, Topical & Vascular Headache

Cathy 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 23: Nervous System Medications - Acetaminophen, NSAIDs & Aspirin - LevelUpRN

Pharmacology, part 23: Nervous System Medications - Acetaminophen, NSAIDs & Aspirin

Cathy Parkes

Non-opioid analgesic medications, including: acetaminophen, NSAIDs, and aspirin.

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Pharmacology, part 23: Nervous System Medications - Acetaminophen, NSAIDs & Aspirin

Cathy Parkes

Non-opioid analgesic medications, including: acetaminophen, NSAIDs, and aspirin.

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Pharmacology, part 22: Nervous System Medications for ADHD & Substance Abuse - LevelUpRN

Pharmacology, part 22: Nervous System Medications for ADHD & Substance Abuse

Cathy Parkes

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

Pharmacology, part 22: Nervous System Medications for ADHD & Substance Abuse

Cathy Parkes

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

Pharmacology, part 21: Nervous System Medications - Antipsychotics - LevelUpRN

Pharmacology, part 21: Nervous System Medications - Antipsychotics

Cathy Parkes

First-generation (typical) antipsychotic medications and second-generation (atypical) antipsychotic medications.

Pharmacology, part 21: Nervous System Medications - Antipsychotics

Cathy Parkes

First-generation (typical) antipsychotic medications and second-generation (atypical) antipsychotic medications.

Pharmacology, part 20: Nervous System Medications for Bipolar - LevelUpRN

Pharmacology, part 20: Nervous System Medications for Bipolar

Cathy Parkes

Medications used to treat Bipolar Disorder, including: lithium and anticonvulsants (carbamazepine, valproic acid, and lamotrigine).

Pharmacology, part 20: Nervous System Medications for Bipolar

Cathy Parkes

Medications used to treat Bipolar Disorder, including: lithium and anticonvulsants (carbamazepine, valproic acid, and lamotrigine).

Pharmacology, part 19: Nervous System Medications for Anxiety and Depression - LevelUpRN

Pharmacology, part 19: Nervous System Medications for Anxiety and Depression

Cathy Parkes

Key meds for anxiety AND depression: Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhbitors (SSRIs) and Serotonin Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors (SNRIs).

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Pharmacology, part 19: Nervous System Medications for Anxiety and Depression

Cathy Parkes

Key meds for anxiety AND depression: Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhbitors (SSRIs) and Serotonin Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors (SNRIs).

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Pharmacology, part 18: Nervous System Medications for Depression - LevelUpRN

Pharmacology, part 18: Nervous System Medications for Depression

Cathy Parkes

Key meds for depression: tricyclic antidepressants, monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs), and atypical antidepressants (buproprion, trazodone).

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Pharmacology, part 18: Nervous System Medications for Depression

Cathy Parkes

Key meds for depression: tricyclic antidepressants, monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs), and atypical antidepressants (buproprion, trazodone).

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Pharmacology, part 17: Nervous System Medications for Anxiety - LevelUpRN

Pharmacology, part 17: Nervous System Medications for Anxiety

Cathy 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 17: Nervous System Medications for Anxiety

Cathy 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 16: Cardiovascular Medications - Electrolyte & Acid/Base Imbalances - LevelUpRN

Pharmacology, part 16: Cardiovascular Medications - Electrolyte & Acid/Base Imbalances

Cathy 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 16: Cardiovascular Medications - Electrolyte & Acid/Base Imbalances

Cathy 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 15: Cardiovascular Medications - Antianemic Agents - LevelUpRN

Pharmacology, part 15: Cardiovascular Medications - Antianemic Agents

Cathy Parkes

Medications for anemia: folic acid (vitamin B9), cyanocobalamin (vitamin B12), ferrous sulfate, and iron dextran.

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Pharmacology, part 15: Cardiovascular Medications - Antianemic Agents

Cathy Parkes

Medications for anemia: folic acid (vitamin B9), cyanocobalamin (vitamin B12), ferrous sulfate, and iron dextran.

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Pharmacology, part 14: Cardiovascular Medications for Cholesterol - LevelUpRN

Pharmacology, part 14: Cardiovascular Medications for Cholesterol

Cathy Parkes

Antilipemic (cholesterol-lowering) medications: statins, cholesterol absorption inhibitors, bile acid sequestrants, fibric acid derivatives, and niacin (B3).

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Pharmacology, part 14: Cardiovascular Medications for Cholesterol

Cathy Parkes

Antilipemic (cholesterol-lowering) medications: statins, cholesterol absorption inhibitors, bile acid sequestrants, fibric acid derivatives, and niacin (B3).

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Pharmacology, part 13: Cardiovascular Medications for Shock - LevelUpRN

Pharmacology, part 13: Cardiovascular Medications for Shock

Cathy Parkes

Medications used for the treatment of shock, including: epinephrine, norepinephrine, dopamine, dobutamine, and albumin.

Pharmacology, part 13: Cardiovascular Medications for Shock

Cathy Parkes

Medications used for the treatment of shock, including: epinephrine, norepinephrine, dopamine, dobutamine, and albumin.