Nursing Pharmacology

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

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

by Cathy Parkes 1 Comment

Medications for psoriasis (coal tar, salicylic acid, topical corticosteroids), medications for ac...
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Pharm, part 50: Integumentary Medications - Topical Antibacterial and Antifungal

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

by Cathy Parkes 1 Comment

Coverage of Integumentary System medications, including the following: topical antibiotic ointmen...
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Pharm, part 49: Immune Medications - TB, Systemic Antifungal, and Antiviral

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

by Cathy Parkes

Tuberculosis (TB) medications (rifampin, isoniazid, pyrazinamide, ethambutol), systemic antifunga...
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Pharm Basics, part 9: Blood Transfusions

Pharm Basics, part 9: Blood Transfusions

by Cathy Parkes

The types of blood products and infusion times for each of these products. Best practices for blo...
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Pharm Basics, part 8: IV Complications

Pharm Basics, part 8: IV Complications

by Cathy Parkes

The following IV complications: phlebitis, infiltration, extravasation, catheter embolus, and flu...
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Pharm Basics, part 7: Routes of administration: Peripheral IVs, Central Venous Catheters

Pharm Basics, part 7: Routes of Administration: Peripheral IVs, Central Venous Catheters

by Cathy Parkes 1 Comment

The intravenous (IV) route for medication administration. Best practices for insertion of an IV, ...
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Nursing Tips: Pharmacology

Bethanechol, used to treat non-obstructive urinary retention, stimulates cholinergic receptors

Bethanechol

by Cathy Parkes February 16, 2023

Because atropine has anticholinergic side effects, it is often administered during surgery to decrease secretions.

Atropine: Nursing Care

by Cathy Parkes January 26, 2023

A patient taking ethambutol for tuberculosis should be educated to have regular vision screenings and report changes in vision to the prescriber.

Ethambutol: Patient Teaching

by Cathy Parkes January 12, 2023

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