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PHARMACOLOGY FOR NURSES in the Clinical Setting Chapters 4 - 6
* Always follow your Institutions Policies and Procedures when administering medications
Pharmacology for Nurses - Chapter 6 What is an Antiemetic?
Zofran (Ondansetron) its uses and side effects
Prochlorperazine (Compazine)
Proton pump inhibitors, Pantoprazole (Protonix), Omeprazole (Prilosec), Lansoprazole (Prevacid), Esomeprazole (Nexium)
Mylanta - an Antacid
Lactulose - used in Hepatic Encephalopathy
Pharmacology for Nurses - Chapter 5
This chapter includes drugs used in the OR and PACU
How to avoid double dosing
Anasthetics (overview) Fentanyl, Midazolam, Thiopental, Propofol.
Lorazepam, Insulin and their uses
Hydromorphone (Dilaudid) uses and side effects
Malignant Hyperthermia possible causes. Anectine, Dantrolene Sodium
Atropine, its uses and side effects. TPN (Total Parental Nutrition) indications and complications
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
