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Pharmacology for Nurses  - Chapter 4B

Helpful Clinical Information,                                                           Terbutalin and its uses for Asthma, Broncospasm and Preterm Labor Dobutrex (Dobutamin) a Cardiac drug                                              Sodium Nitroprusside (Nipride) an Antihypertensive drug           Nitroglycerin for Chest Pain and side effects                                   Magnesium Sulfate for Preeclampsia, Calcium Gluconate (antidote) for Magnesium Sulfate                                                                             Lasix (Furosemide) and Spironolactone (Aldactone)-Diuretics & uses Potassium Chloride (electrolyte replacement)                                   DDAVP used in the treatment of DI (Diabetes Insipidus)                  Code Blue Drugs - Epinephrine, Atropine, Vasopressin, Amiodarone, and Lidocaine                                                                                              Do's and Don'ts for Used Needles                  

Pharmacology for Nurses  - Chapter 4A     

The Use of the IV Pump 

Do's and Don'ts of IV Administration 

What to do when an IV is discontinued

Avoiding Accidents

What to do when labeling medication

Dopamine Hydrochloride indications and its uses

Neeedle/ Syringe disposal

Potassium chloride - Uses and irritation to veins

Proper Disposal of IV Solutions