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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, INC

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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, INC

    Lactulose (Generlac) | Drug Guide, Nursing Pharmacology

    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

    • 3 min
    Ketorolac (Toradol) | Drug Guide, Nursing Pharmacology

    Ketorolac (Toradol) | Drug Guide, Nursing Pharmacology

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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

    • 2 min
    Isoniazid (Niazid) | Drug Guide, Nursing Pharmacology

    Isoniazid (Niazid) | Drug Guide, Nursing Pharmacology

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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

    • 4 min
    Iodine | Drug Guide, Nursing Pharmacology

    Iodine | Drug Guide, Nursing Pharmacology

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    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

    • 2 min
    Insulin – Short Acting (Regular) | Drug Guide, Nursing Pharmacology

    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

    • 4 min
    Insulin – Rapid Acting (Novolog, Humalog)

    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

    • 3 min

Customer Reviews

4.4 out of 5
156 Ratings

156 Ratings

Oisha ,

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!

MT199224tt ,

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”.

emgreer23 ,

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!

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