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<p>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, … <a href="https://www.nrsng.com/ketorolac/">Continued</a></p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nrsng.com/ketorolac/">Ketorolac: Toradol (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents, nonopioid analgesics)</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nrsng.com">NRSNG</a>.</p>

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<p>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 … <a href="https://www.nrsng.com/iodine/">Continued</a></p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nrsng.com/iodine/">Radioactive iodine (Antithyroid Agent, control of hyperthyroidism)</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nrsng.com">NRSNG</a>.</p>

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<p>Generic Name detemir, glargine Trade Name Levemir, Lantus 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 … <a href="https://www.nrsng.com/14295-2/">Continued</a></p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nrsng.com/14295-2/">Detemir, Glargine Insulin (long acting) : Levemir, Lantus (antidiabetics, hormones)</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nrsng.com">NRSNG</a>.</p>

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<p>Generic Name indomethacin Trade Name Indocin Indication Inflammatory disorders when patients do not respond to other medications Action Decreases pain and inflammation by inhibiting prostaglandin synthesis Therapeutic Class antirheumatics, ductus arteriosus patency adjuncts (IV only), nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents Pharmacologic Class … <a href="https://www.nrsng.com/indomethacin/">Continued</a></p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nrsng.com/indomethacin/">Indomethacin: Indocin (antirheumatics, ductus arteriosus patency adjuncts (IV only), nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents)</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nrsng.com">NRSNG</a>.</p>

<p>Generic Name ibuprofen Trade Name Advil / Motrin Indication Mild to moderate pain, inflammatory states Action Decreases pain and inflammation by inhibiting prostaglandins Therapeutic Class antipyretics, antirheumatics, nonopioid analgesics, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents Pharmacologic Class nonopioid analgesics Nursing Considerations may cause … <a href="https://www.nrsng.com/ibuprofen-advil-motrin-antipyretics-antirheumatics-nonopioid-analgesics-nonsteroidal-anti-inflammatory-agents/">Continued</a></p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nrsng.com/ibuprofen-advil-motrin-antipyretics-antirheumatics-nonopioid-analgesics-nonsteroidal-anti-inflammatory-agents/">Ibuprofen: Advil / Motrin (antipyretics, antirheumatics, nonopioid analgesics, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents)</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nrsng.com">NRSNG</a>.</p>

<p>Generic Name hydromorphone Trade Name Dilaudid Indication moderate to severe pain Action alters the perception and reaction to pain by binding to opiate receptors in the CNS, also suppresses the cough reflex Therapeutic Class Opioid Analgesic, allergy, cold and cough … <a href="https://www.nrsng.com/hydromorphone/">Continued</a></p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nrsng.com/hydromorphone/">Hydromorphone: Dilaudid (opioid Analgesic, allergy, cold and cough remedies, antitussive)</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nrsng.com">NRSNG</a>.</p>

<p>Generic Name hydrocodone/acetaminophen Trade Name Norco Indication management of moderate to severe pain Action alters the perception and reaction to pain by binding to opiate receptors in the CNS, also suppresses the cough reflex Therapeutic Class opioid Analgesic, allergy, cold … <a href="https://www.nrsng.com/hydrocodone-acetaminophen/">Continued</a></p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nrsng.com/hydrocodone-acetaminophen/">Hydrocodone-acetaminophen: Norco (opioid Analgesic, allergy, cold and cough remedies, antitussive)</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nrsng.com">NRSNG</a>.</p>

<p>Generic Name hydrochlorothiazide Trade Name HydroDiuril Indication Hypertension, CHF, renal dysfunction, cirrhosis, glucocorticoid therapy Action Increases sodium and water excretion and produces arterial vasodilation Therapeutic Class antihypertensives, diuretics Pharmacologic Class thiazide diuretics Nursing Considerations May cause dizziness, hypokalemia, hyponatremia, hypophosphatemia, … <a href="https://www.nrsng.com/hydrochlorothiazide-apresoline/">Continued</a></p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nrsng.com/hydrochlorothiazide-apresoline/">Hydrochlorothiazide: HydroDiuril (antihypertensives, diuretics)</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nrsng.com">NRSNG</a>.</p>

<p>Generic Name hydralazine Trade Name Apresoline Indication hypertension Action arterial vasodilation by unclarified mechanism Therapeutic Class anti-hypertensive Pharmacologic Class vasodilator Nursing Considerations may cause tachycardia, sodium retention, arrhythmias, angina use caution with MAOIs monitor blood pressure instruct patient on how … <a href="https://www.nrsng.com/hydralazine/">Continued</a></p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nrsng.com/hydralazine/">Hydralazine: Apresoline (anti-hypertensive)</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nrsng.com">NRSNG</a>.</p>

<p>Generic Name heparin Trade Name Hep-Lock Indication Venous thromboembolism prophylaxis and treatment, low dose used to ensure patency of IV catheters Action increases the inhibitory effect of antithrombin on factor Xa Therapeutic Class anticoagulant Pharmacologic Class antithrombotic Nursing Considerations monitor … <a href="https://www.nrsng.com/heparin/">Continued</a></p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nrsng.com/heparin/">Heparin: Hep-Lock (anticoagulant)</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nrsng.com">NRSNG</a>.</p>

<p>Generic Name haloperidol Trade Name Haldol Indication Schizophrenia, mania, aggressive and agitated patient Action Alters the effect of dopamine Therapeutic Class Antipsychotic Pharmacologic Class butyrophenones Nursing Considerations extrapyramidal symptoms, tardive dyskinesia use caution in QT prolongation may cause seizures, constipation, … <a href="https://www.nrsng.com/haloperidol/">Continued</a></p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nrsng.com/haloperidol/">Haloperidol: Haldol (Antipsychotic)</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nrsng.com">NRSNG</a>.</p>

<p>Generic Name guaifenesin Trade Name Robitussin Indication Cough suppression, expectorant Action Decreases viscosity of and mobilizes secretions Therapeutic Class allergy, cold and cough remedies, expectorant Pharmacologic Class none Nursing Considerations patient should avoid over the counter cold medications assess lung … <a href="https://www.nrsng.com/guaifenesin/">Continued</a></p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nrsng.com/guaifenesin/">Guaifenesin: Robitussin (allergy, cold and cough remedies, expectorant)</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nrsng.com">NRSNG</a>.</p>

<p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nrsng.com/glucagon-glucagen-2/">Glucagon (GlucaGen)</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nrsng.com">NRSNG</a>.</p>

<p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nrsng.com/glipizide-glucotrol/">Glipizide (Glucotrol )</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nrsng.com">NRSNG</a>.</p>

<p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nrsng.com/gentamicin-cidomycin/">Gentamicin (Cidomycin)</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nrsng.com">NRSNG</a>.</p>

<p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nrsng.com/gabapentine-neurontin-2/">Gabapentine (Neurontin)</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nrsng.com">NRSNG</a>.</p>

<p>Generic Name Furosemide Trade Name Lasix Indication edema, hypertension Action prevents reabsorption of sodium and chloride in the kidneys, increase excretion of water, sodium, chloride, magnesium, potassium Therapeutic Class diuretics Pharmacologic Class loop diuretics Nursing Considerations use caution with liver … <a href="https://www.nrsng.com/furosemide/">Continued</a></p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nrsng.com/furosemide/">Furosemide: Lasix (diuretics)</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nrsng.com">NRSNG</a>.</p>

<p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nrsng.com/fluticasone-flovent/">Fluticasone (Flovent)</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nrsng.com">NRSNG</a>.</p>

<p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nrsng.com/fluoxetine-prozac-3/">Fluoxetine (Prozac)</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nrsng.com">NRSNG</a>.</p>

<p>Generic Name ferrous sulfate Trade Name Feosol Indication prevention and treatment of iron-deficiency anemia Action Iron is essential for hemoglobin, myoglobin and enzymes, it is transported to organs where it becomes part of iron stores Therapeutic Class antianemics Pharmacologic Class … <a href="https://www.nrsng.com/ferrous-sulfate-feosol-antianemics/">Continued</a></p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nrsng.com/ferrous-sulfate-feosol-antianemics/">Ferrous Sulfate: Feosol (antianemics)</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nrsng.com">NRSNG</a>.</p>

<p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nrsng.com/ferrous-sulfate-feosol-antianemics-2/">Ferrous Sulfate: Feosol (antianemics)</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nrsng.com">NRSNG</a>.</p>

<p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nrsng.com/famotidine-pepcid/">Famotidine (Pepcid)</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nrsng.com">NRSNG</a>.</p>

<p>Generic Name escitalopram Trade Name Lexapro Indication major depressive disorder, anxiety disorder, PCD, PTSD, social phobia Action Increases the extracellular levels of serotonin in the synaptic cleft by selectively inhibiting its reuptake Therapeutic Class Antidepressant Pharmacologic Class SSRI Nursing Considerations … <a href="https://www.nrsng.com/escitalopram-2/">Continued</a></p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nrsng.com/escitalopram-2/">Escitalopram (Lexapro): antidepressant</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nrsng.com">NRSNG</a>.</p>

<p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nrsng.com/erythromycin/">Erythromycin (E-Mycin)</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nrsng.com">NRSNG</a>.</p>

<p>What are the Bills? HR 1602 – view the bill HERE S. 864 – view the bill HERE How Can You Get “Involved”? Listen to this podcast episode here with Senator O’Donnell It’s really as simple as: Google “who is … <a href="https://www.nrsng.com/nurse-to-patient-ratio/">Continued</a></p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nrsng.com/nurse-to-patient-ratio/">Ep191: You Have a Nation of Nurses Behind You (fixing nurse to patient ratio)</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nrsng.com">NRSNG</a>.</p>

<p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nrsng.com/epoetin-epogen/">Epoetin (Epogen)</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nrsng.com">NRSNG</a>.</p>

<p>Generic Name epinephrine Trade Name Adrenalin, EpiPen Indication asthma and COPD exacerbations, allergic reactions, cardiac arrest, anesthesia adjunct Action Affects both beta1 and beta2 also has alpha agonist properties resulting in bronchodilation and  increases in HR and BP. Inhibits hypersensitivity … <a href="https://www.nrsng.com/epinephrine/">Continued</a></p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nrsng.com/epinephrine/">Epinephrine (Adrenalin, EpiPen): antiasthmatic, bronchodilator, vasopressor</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nrsng.com">NRSNG</a>.</p>

<p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nrsng.com/enalapril-vasotec/">Enalapril (Vasotec)</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nrsng.com">NRSNG</a>.</p>

<p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nrsng.com/enoxaparin/">Enoxaparin (Lovenox )</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nrsng.com">NRSNG</a>.</p>

<p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nrsng.com/dopamine-intropin/">Dopamine (Intropin )</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nrsng.com">NRSNG</a>.</p>

<p>Generic Name dobutamine Trade Name Dobutrex Indication short term management of heart failure Action Dobutamine has a positive inotropic effect (increases cardiac output) with very little effect on heart rate.  Stimulates Beta1 receptors in the heart. Therapeutic Class inotropic Pharmacologic … <a href="https://www.nrsng.com/dobutamine-dobutrex-inotropic/">Continued</a></p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nrsng.com/dobutamine-dobutrex-inotropic/">Dobutamine (Dobutrex): inotropic</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nrsng.com">NRSNG</a>.</p>

<p>Divalproex (Depakote): antiseizure</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nrsng.com/divalproex-depakote-antiseizure/">Divalproex (Depakote): antiseizure</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nrsng.com">NRSNG</a>.</p>

<p>Diphenoxylate/Atropine (Lomotil): antidiarrheal</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nrsng.com/diphenoxylateatropine-lomotil-antidiarrheal/">Diphenoxylate/Atropine (Lomotil): antidiarrheal</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nrsng.com">NRSNG</a>.</p>

<p>Diphenhydramine (Benadryl): antihistamine</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nrsng.com/diphenhydramine-benadryl-antihistamine/">Diphenhydramine (Benadryl): antihistamine</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nrsng.com">NRSNG</a>.</p>

<p>Diltiazem (cardizem): antianginal</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nrsng.com/diltiazem-cardizem-antianginal/">Diltiazem (cardizem): antianginal</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nrsng.com">NRSNG</a>.</p>

<p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nrsng.com/digoxin-lanoxin/">Digoxin (Lanoxin)</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nrsng.com">NRSNG</a>.</p>

<p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nrsng.com/diazepam-valium/">Diazepam (Valium)</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nrsng.com">NRSNG</a>.</p>

<p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nrsng.com/dexamethasone-decadron/">Dexamethasone (Decadron)</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nrsng.com">NRSNG</a>.</p>

<p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nrsng.com/cyclosporine-cyclosporine/">Cyclosporine ( Cyclosporine)</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nrsng.com">NRSNG</a>.</p>

<p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nrsng.com/cortisone-cortone/">Cortisone (Cortone)</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nrsng.com">NRSNG</a>.</p>

<p>codeine Trade Name Paveral Indication management of pain, diarrhea, cough suppressant Action Binds to opiate receptors in the CNS and alters perception of pain while producing a general depression of the CNS.  This depression also causes a decrease in the … <a href="https://www.nrsng.com/codeine-paveral-allergy-cold-cough-remedy-antitussive-opioid-analgesic/">Continued</a></p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nrsng.com/codeine-paveral-allergy-cold-cough-remedy-antitussive-opioid-analgesic/">Codeine (Paveral): allergy, cold, cough remedy, antitussive, opioid analgesic</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nrsng.com">NRSNG</a>.</p>

<p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nrsng.com/clopidogrel-plavix/">Clopidogrel (Plavix )</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nrsng.com">NRSNG</a>.</p>

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<p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nrsng.com/ciprofloxacin-cipro/">Ciprofloxacin (Cipro)</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nrsng.com">NRSNG</a>.</p>

<p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nrsng.com/cimetidine-tagamet/">Cimetidine (Tagamet)</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nrsng.com">NRSNG</a>.</p>

<p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nrsng.com/chlorpromazine-thorazine/">Chlorpromazine (Thorazine)</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nrsng.com">NRSNG</a>.</p>

<p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nrsng.com/cephalexin-keflex/">Cephalexin (Keflex)</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nrsng.com">NRSNG</a>.</p>

<p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nrsng.com/celecoxib-celebrex/">Celecoxib (Celebrex)</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nrsng.com">NRSNG</a>.</p>

<p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nrsng.com/cefdinir-omnicef/">Cefdinir (Omnicef )</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nrsng.com">NRSNG</a>.</p>

<p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nrsng.com/cefaclor-ceclor/">Cefaclor (Ceclor)</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nrsng.com">NRSNG</a>.</p>

<p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nrsng.com/carbidopalevodopa-sinemet/">Carbidopa/levodopa (Sinemet )</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nrsng.com">NRSNG</a>.</p>

<p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nrsng.com/captopril-capoten/">Captopril (Capoten)</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nrsng.com">NRSNG</a>.</p>

<p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nrsng.com/calcium-carbonate-tums-rolaids/">Calcium carbonate (Tums / Rolaids)</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nrsng.com">NRSNG</a>.</p>

<p>Generic Name Calcium acetate Trade Name               PhosLo</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nrsng.com/calcium-acetate-phoslo-antacids/">Calcium acetate (PhosLo): antacids</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nrsng.com">NRSNG</a>.</p>

<p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nrsng.com/butorphanol-stadol/">Butorphanol (Stadol)</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nrsng.com">NRSNG</a>.</p>

<p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nrsng.com/buspirone-buspar/">Buspirone (Buspar)</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nrsng.com">NRSNG</a>.</p>

<p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nrsng.com/bupropion-wellbutrin/">Bupropion (Wellbutrin )</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nrsng.com">NRSNG</a>.</p>

<p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nrsng.com/bismuth-subsalicylate-kaopectate-pepto-bismol/">Bismuth Subsalicylate (Kaopectate, Pepto-Bismol)</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nrsng.com">NRSNG</a>.</p>

<p>Sorry to interrupt your regular programming ; ) But I just wanted to make you aware of our other Nursing School/Nursing Podcast Shows: NRSNG Show: Interviews, motivation, A&P MedMaster Show: Nursing Pharmacology NCLEX® Question of the Day: Show NCLEX Question … <a href="https://www.nrsng.com/ep11-did-you-know-about-these-nursing-podcasts/">Continued</a></p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nrsng.com/ep11-did-you-know-about-these-nursing-podcasts/">Ep175: Did You Know About These Nursing Podcasts</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nrsng.com">NRSNG</a>.</p>

<p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nrsng.com/bisacodyl-dulcolax/">Bisacodyl (Dulcolax)</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nrsng.com">NRSNG</a>.</p>

<p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nrsng.com/benzotropine-cogentin/">Benztropine (Cogentin)</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nrsng.com">NRSNG</a>.</p>

<p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nrsng.com/azithromycin-zithromax/">Azithromycin (Zithromax)</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nrsng.com">NRSNG</a>.</p>

<p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nrsng.com/atropine-atro-pen/">Atropine (Atro-pen )</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nrsng.com">NRSNG</a>.</p>

<p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nrsng.com/atenolol-tenormin/">Atenolol (Tenormin)</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nrsng.com">NRSNG</a>.</p>

<p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nrsng.com/aspirin-bayer-aspirin/">Aspirin (Bayer Aspirin )</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nrsng.com">NRSNG</a>.</p>

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<p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nrsng.com/amitryptiline-elavil/">Amitryptiline (Elavil)</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nrsng.com">NRSNG</a>.</p>

<p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nrsng.com/amiodarone-cordarone/">Amiodarone (Cordarone )</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nrsng.com">NRSNG</a>.</p>

<p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nrsng.com/alprazolam-xanax/">Alprazolam (Xanax)</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nrsng.com">NRSNG</a>.</p>

<p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nrsng.com/alendronate-fosamax/">Alendronate (Fosamax)</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nrsng.com">NRSNG</a>.</p>

<p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nrsng.com/atorvastatin-lipitor/">Atorvastatin (Lipitor)</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nrsng.com">NRSNG</a>.</p>

<p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nrsng.com/albuterol-proventil/">Albuterol (Proventil)</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nrsng.com">NRSNG</a>.</p>

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<p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nrsng.com/acetaminophen-tylenol/">Acetaminophen (Tylenol)</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nrsng.com">NRSNG</a>.</p>

<p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nrsng.com/propranolol-inderal/">Propranolol (Inderal)</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nrsng.com">NRSNG</a>.</p>

<p>Resources in this Episode: NursingStudentBooks.com RNcrush.com What is up? This is Jon with the NRSNG podcast. There, we’re going to do another question from one of the listeners. This question, I’m really excited about because I have some personal experiences … <a href="https://www.nrsng.com/nursing-instructor-gives-me-anxiety-help/">Continued</a></p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nrsng.com/nursing-instructor-gives-me-anxiety-help/">Ep38: Nursing Instructor Gives Me Anxiety . . . HELP!</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nrsng.com">NRSNG</a>.</p>

<p>Resources discussed in this episode: Critical Thinking for Dummies VARK Questionnaire Trello   I have been accepted into the BSN program and begin nursing school April 27. I am struggling with how to prepare for school. I don’t know what … <a href="https://www.nrsng.com/how-to-prepare-for-nursing-school-4-quick-tips/">Continued</a></p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nrsng.com/how-to-prepare-for-nursing-school-4-quick-tips/">Ep37: How to Prepare for Nursing School: 4 Quick Tips</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nrsng.com">NRSNG</a>.</p>

<p>Today’s question comes from a nursing student who says she went from being an A+ Student to barely passing. . . here are my tips for getting her grades back up.  Check out our nursing practice questions! Hey guys, Jon … <a href="https://www.nrsng.com/a-student-barely-passing-nursing-school/">Continued</a></p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nrsng.com/a-student-barely-passing-nursing-school/">Ep36: A+ Student to Barely Passing . . . Help!</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nrsng.com">NRSNG</a>.</p>

<p>Today’s question comes from a student asking how to keep her head above water.  Be sure to visit RNcrush.com to try the new app. Hey guys, Jon here with NRSNG.com, RNcrush.com, and nursingstudentbooks.com. Thank you so much for checking out … <a href="https://www.nrsng.com/keeping-my-head-above-the-water/">Continued</a></p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nrsng.com/keeping-my-head-above-the-water/">Ep35: Keeping My Head Above the Water</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nrsng.com">NRSNG</a>.</p>

<p>Today’s question comes from a student struggling with remember normal lab values (exact numbers) and med classes.  I give her some advice on how to keep these things straight.</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nrsng.com/30-2/">Ep34: Hard time remembering Labs and Meds</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nrsng.com">NRSNG</a>.</p>

<p>This video is part of a new series called 2minRN where we cover the Must Know Information for the in 2 minutes or less on a given topic.  Here I cover Vent Alarms.  You can check out all the videos … <a href="https://www.nrsng.com/vent-alarms-in-2-minutes/">Continued</a></p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nrsng.com/vent-alarms-in-2-minutes/">Ep32: Vent Alarms in 2 Minutes</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nrsng.com">NRSNG</a>.</p>

<p>Sorry it’s been so long since my last podcast!  We have been working away here at NRSNG.com on some great new products for you! Anyway, this video cover nursing care for the patient with a chest tube.  These can be … <a href="https://www.nrsng.com/chest-tube-nursing-care-video/">Continued</a></p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nrsng.com/chest-tube-nursing-care-video/">Ep31: Chest Tube Nursing Care | Video</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nrsng.com">NRSNG</a>.</p>

<p>Very special guest on this episode (maybe I’m a little biased).  Sandra Haws RD LD CNSC joins me to talk about patient nutrition. Sandi is my wife, but she is also a Registered Dietitian with nearly a decade of experience. … <a href="https://www.nrsng.com/patient-nutrition/">Continued</a></p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nrsng.com/patient-nutrition/">Ep29: Sandra Haws RN LD CNSC | Patient Nutrition (tube feeds, tpn, ppn, diets)</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nrsng.com">NRSNG</a>.</p>

<p>RN Crush! prep mobile game coming April 2015 to help nursing students have FUN while they prepare for the .  With four game play modes this takes the boring out of nursing school. Visit: RNcrush.com to learn more and sign … <a href="https://www.nrsng.com/rncrushpromo/">Continued</a></p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nrsng.com/rncrushpromo/">Ep28: RN Crush! App Game for Nursing Students (Coming April 2015)</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nrsng.com">NRSNG</a>.</p>

<p>This video covers the microanatomy of the neurological system.  It provides a basic overview of nerve cells, neurotransmitters, and the basics of what you need to know to have a strong base to dive in deeper to the MACRO anatomy. … <a href="https://www.nrsng.com/neuromicroanatomy/">Continued</a></p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nrsng.com/neuromicroanatomy/">Ep27: Neuro Anatomy | Basic Microanatomy of the Neurological System</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nrsng.com">NRSNG</a>.</p>

<p>What exactly is BUN?  Why should you be calling it B.U.N and not bun (like a hot dog bun)?  This video covers the basics of BUN, how it is formed, why it is measured, and why we even care.</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nrsng.com/bunvideo/">Ep26: BUN (Blood Urea Nitrogen) What is it? What does it mean?</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nrsng.com">NRSNG</a>.</p>

<p>It can be easy to look past patient education because we think we are “too busy” however, I have found that taking the 2-3 minutes to talk with your patient can save you hours later trying to explain why you … <a href="https://www.nrsng.com/prioritization-5-patient-educaiton/">Continued</a></p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nrsng.com/prioritization-5-patient-educaiton/">Ep25: Prioritization #5: Patient Educaiton</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nrsng.com">NRSNG</a>.</p>

<p>This is a short video podcast that covers some of the most common mistakes I see new nurses and students make when starting IV’s.</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nrsng.com/how-to-start-an-iv-video/">Ep23: How to Start an IV: Common Mistakes When Starting IVs [video mp4]</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nrsng.com">NRSNG</a>.</p>

<p>A quick video to outline some of the common mistakes I see students and nurses make when starting IV’s. Check out NursingStudentBooks.com to see all of our study resources.</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nrsng.com/iv-basics-common-mistakes-when-starting-an-iv-video/">IV Basics: common mistakes when starting an IV [video]</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nrsng.com">NRSNG</a>.</p>

<p>One of the hardest parts about being a nurse is that we are constantly introduced to new situations.  It is always challenging to know what we should be focusing on and how to prioritize our care. It is important for … <a href="https://www.nrsng.com/prioritization-4-knowing-your-limitations/">Continued</a></p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nrsng.com/prioritization-4-knowing-your-limitations/">Ep22: Prioritization #4: Knowing Your Limitations</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nrsng.com">NRSNG</a>.</p>

<p>Hey guys . . . in this episode of the prioritization series I discuss PAIN . . . that’s right.  And why it is sometimes better to NOT give any pain medication.   I am a very firm believer in … <a href="https://www.nrsng.com/prioritization-3-pain/">Continued</a></p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nrsng.com/prioritization-3-pain/">Ep21: Prioritization #3: Pain</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nrsng.com">NRSNG</a>.</p>

<p>Episode #2 in our prioritization series.  Today we discuss the ABCs of nursing.  It is really impossible to say this is LESS important than patient safety because in reality the two go hand in hand with each other so closely … <a href="https://www.nrsng.com/prioritization-2-abcs/">Continued</a></p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nrsng.com/prioritization-2-abcs/">Ep20: Prioritization #2: ABCs</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nrsng.com">NRSNG</a>.</p>

<p>Over the last several weeks many of you have reached out to me regarding how to best prioritize your work as a nurse and have expressed frustrations with prioritization. No worries . . . this is a common issue for many … <a href="https://www.nrsng.com/prioritization-1-patient-safety/">Continued</a></p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nrsng.com/prioritization-1-patient-safety/">Ep19: Prioritization #1: Patient Safety</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nrsng.com">NRSNG</a>.</p>

<p>Ibuprofen is a very common medication . . . in fact you have probably taken it yourself!  Learn about the different risks and benefits of this medication in this episode.  Find out book “140 Must Know Meds” nclexmedoftheday.com</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nrsng.com/ibuprofen-nsaids-uses-risks-hospitalized-patients/">Ibuprofen | NSAIDs uses and risks in hospitalized patients</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nrsng.com">NRSNG</a>.</p>

<p>Diuretcs are important medications that will be given very often in your nursing career for a variety of illnesses.  Check out our book “140 Must Know Meds” medoftheday.com</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nrsng.com/hydrochlorothiazide-diuretic-use-hospitals-icus/">Hydrochlorothiazide – Diuretic use in hospitals and ICUs</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nrsng.com">NRSNG</a>.</p>

<p>Confusing heparin and insulin can have live threatening results.  It might sound hard to do but think about all the similarities involved with the two medications.  In this podcast I discuss documented sentinel events involving the confusion of these two … <a href="https://www.nrsng.com/heparin-insulin-confusion/">Continued</a></p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nrsng.com/heparin-insulin-confusion/">Heparin – Insulin Confusion: Deadly results of medication errors in the ICU and Hospital setting</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nrsng.com">NRSNG</a>.</p>

<p>Flagyl is a commonly used medication that is effective at killing bacteria it is used commonly in hospitals and ICU settings.  Check out our book “140 Must Know Meds” at medoftheday.com</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nrsng.com/flagyl-use-icu-treating-utis-infections/">Flagyl use in the ICU for treating UTIs and other infections</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nrsng.com">NRSNG</a>.</p>

<p>Certainly an important medication to know when caring for hospitalized patients. View our book based on the medications covered in this podcast at: medoftheday.com</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nrsng.com/immodium-anti-diarrheal/">Immodium | anti diarrheal</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nrsng.com">NRSNG</a>.</p>

<p>One of the MOST commonly prescribed and highest grossing medications in the United States this is an important one to know.  View the new book “140 Must Know Meds” at medoftheday.com</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nrsng.com/levothyroxine-levothroid/">Levothyroxine | Levothroid</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nrsng.com">NRSNG</a>.</p>

<p>Check out the new book “140 Must Know Meds” view it at medoftheday.com</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nrsng.com/tylenol/">Tylenol</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nrsng.com">NRSNG</a>.</p>

<p>A common medication in neuro floors and emergency departments, t-PA can be a life saver for many patients . . . but it also has drastic side effects.  Check out the book “140 Meds” at medoftheday.com</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nrsng.com/t-pa-alteplase/">t-PA Alteplase</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nrsng.com">NRSNG</a>.</p>

<p>Promethazine is a second line antiemetic that is given generally after Zofran is no longer effective.  It is also used as an antihistamine and a sedative.  Check out the new nursing pharmacology book “140 Must Know Meds” at medoftheday.com</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nrsng.com/promethazine/">Promethazine | Antiemetic, Antihistamine, Sedative/Hypnotic</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nrsng.com">NRSNG</a>.</p>

<p>Codiene is not the most common medication, but surely you have heard of it and possibly given it.  Check out our book 140 Must Know Meds at medoftheday.com to learn about the most important medications you need to know.</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nrsng.com/codiene/">Codiene</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nrsng.com">NRSNG</a>.</p>

<p>Yep!  Totally talking about pepto bismol today.  This is actually an interesting medication and important to know for as it is such a common medication.  Check out our new book 140 Meds at medoftheday.com</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nrsng.com/pepto-bismol/">Pepto Bismol</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nrsng.com">NRSNG</a>.</p>

<p>Atropine is used for a variety of reasons from decreasing secretions with end of life care to ACLS uses.  Get our book 140 Must Know Meds at medoftheday.com</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nrsng.com/atropine/">Atropine</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nrsng.com">NRSNG</a>.</p>

<p>Cortisone is an important medication to know. Given in states of adrenal insufficiency. Check out the book 140 Must Know Meds at medoftheday.com</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nrsng.com/cortisone-corticosteroid/">Cortisone | corticosteroid</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nrsng.com">NRSNG</a>.</p>

<p>Atenolol is a commonly used Beta Blocker that specifically targets Beta1 Receptors.  Learn more and check out our new book “140 Must Know Meds” by visiting medoftheday.com</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nrsng.com/atenolol-beta-blocker/">Atenolol | Beta Blocker</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nrsng.com">NRSNG</a>.</p>

<p>Carafate is a wonderful medication for patients with gastric ulcers. This podcast covers some of the important education you should provide for your patients. Visit medoftheday.com for our new book 140 Must Know Meds</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nrsng.com/carafate-sucralfate/">Carafate (Sucralfate)</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nrsng.com">NRSNG</a>.</p>

<p>Medication information about Coumadin (Warfarin). This is a MUST KNOW medication that will be tested on for sure. This medication requires a lot of patient education to insure proper use. Head over to medoftheday.com to get our new book about … <a href="https://www.nrsng.com/coumadin-warfarin-indications-diet-considerations-patient-education/">Continued</a></p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nrsng.com/coumadin-warfarin-indications-diet-considerations-patient-education/">Coumadin Warfarin</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nrsng.com">NRSNG</a>.</p>

<p>Everything you need to know about Bactrim or TMP/SMZ. What you should be monitoring in your patients.</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nrsng.com/bactrim/">Bactrim | TMP/SMZ</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nrsng.com">NRSNG</a>.</p>

<p>A commonly used analgesic in ICUs and operative areas, this is an important medication to know.</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nrsng.com/fentynal/">Fentynal</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nrsng.com">NRSNG</a>.</p>

<p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nrsng.com/gabapentin/">Gabapentine (Neurontin)</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nrsng.com">NRSNG</a>.</p>

<p>When giving albuterol to your patients there are a few key things that you should monitor to avoid adverse reactions.</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nrsng.com/albuterol/">Albuterol</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nrsng.com">NRSNG</a>.</p>

<p>Keppra is a very popular medication used to control seizures.  Chances are, if you work in a hospital you WILL give this medication.  If you work on a neuro floor, ED, or ICU than there is a 100% chance you … <a href="https://www.nrsng.com/keppra/">Continued</a></p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nrsng.com/keppra/">Keppra</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nrsng.com">NRSNG</a>.</p>

<p>Med of the Day podcast at it again with another episode! This episode covers mannitol an osmotic diuretic often given for cerebral edema. This medication is often tested on the and in other locations but you may not administer it … <a href="https://www.nrsng.com/mannitol/">Continued</a></p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nrsng.com/mannitol/">Mannitol</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nrsng.com">NRSNG</a>.</p>