MedMaster by NURSING.com Jon Haws, RN CCRN Alumnus
-
- Health & Fitness
-
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, INC
-
Lactulose (Generlac) | Drug Guide, Nursing Pharmacology
Visit: https://nursing.com/140meds to request your free copy of "140 Must Know Meds"
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 -
Ketorolac (Toradol) | Drug Guide, Nursing Pharmacology
Visit: https://nursing.com/140meds to request your free copy of "140 Must Know Meds"
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 -
Isoniazid (Niazid) | Drug Guide, Nursing Pharmacology
Visit: https://nursing.com/140meds to request your free copy of "140 Must Know Meds"
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 -
Iodine | Drug Guide, Nursing Pharmacology
Visit: https://nursing.com/140meds to request your free copy of "140 Must Know Meds"
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 -
Insulin – Short Acting (Regular) | Drug Guide, Nursing Pharmacology
Visit: https://nursing.com/140meds to request your free copy of "140 Must Know Meds"
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 weight over time
• may cause decreased inorganic phosphates, potassium, and magnesium
• monitor blood sugars every 6 hours, monitor A1C every 3-6 months -
Insulin – Rapid Acting (Novolog, Humalog)
Visit: https://nursing.com/140meds to request your free copy of "140 Must Know Meds"
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 • assess for symptoms of hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia
• monitor body weight over time
• may cause decreased inorganic phosphates, potassium, and magnesium
• monitor blood sugars every 6 hours, monitor A1C every 3-6 months
Customer Reviews
Great review
I loved these medmaster podcasts. I was able to listen anywhere and refresh my knowledge about medications. However, I realized that some med podcasts do not include all of the important nursing considerations.
Very great podcast!
Uhhhhh
If you’re going to have a podcast to help nursing students learn medication, at least learn how to properly pronounce the names. And quit with the “uhhhh” and “like uhhh”.
Great Content!
Love this podcast! Really helps me keep my meds in order lol the only thing I can say bad about it so far is, it’s a little monotone... definitely could be a little more enthusiastic or something to increase memory. But I love that I can just listen to it on the go!