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Pharmacology for Nurses

159 lessons · 1,038 glossary terms — Covers Introduction to Pharmacology, Drug Administration and Ethics, Legal Considerations, and Safety, and 37 more chapters.

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Introduction to Pharmacology4 lessons

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  1. Pharmacology, Interdisciplinary Teams, and Nursing Practice
  2. Drug Sources, Forms, and Names
  3. Drug Classifications and Prototypes
  4. Special Considerations

Drug Administration4 lessons

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  1. Drug Administration and the Nursing Process
  2. Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics
  3. Drug Administration Routes, Preparation, and Administration
  4. Dosage Calculations

Ethics, Legal Considerations, and Safety3 lessons

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  1. Legal Considerations
  2. Drug Errors and Prevention
  3. Documentation and Informatics

Introduction to Homeostasis4 lessons

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  1. What Is Homeostasis?
  2. Osmolality
  3. Maintaining Homeostasis
  4. Negative Feedback Loop

Fluids and Electrolytes, Vitamins, Minerals, and Alternative Therapies4 lessons

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  1. Fluid Volume
  2. Electrolytes
  3. Intravenous Fluid Therapy, Total Parenteral Nutrition, and Blood Products
  4. Vitamins, Minerals, and Complementary and Alternative Therapies

Introduction to the Immune System and the Inflammatory Response4 lessons

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  1. Introduction to Immunity
  2. Vaccine-Preventable Diseases, Vaccines, and Immunizations
  3. Immunosuppressants, Biologics, Monoclonal Antibodies, and Biosimilar Drugs
  4. Introduction to the Inflammatory Response and Anti-inflammatory Drugs

Anti-infective Drugs6 lessons

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  1. Introduction to Bacterial, Viral/COVID-19, and Fungal Infections
  2. Antibiotic, Antiviral/Anti–COVID-19, and Antifungal Drugs
  3. Introduction to HIV, AIDS, and Antiretrovirals
  4. Introduction to Sexually Transmitted Infections and Drugs to Treat Them
  5. Introduction to Tuberculosis and Antitubercular Drugs
  6. Antiparasitic and Anthelminthic Drugs

Introduction to Cancer Therapy and Cancer Drugs4 lessons

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  1. Introduction to Cancer and Phases of Cancer Therapy
  2. Chemotherapeutic Drugs
  3. Hormonal Therapy
  4. Biologic Response Modifiers

Introduction to the Nervous System3 lessons

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  1. Introduction to the Nervous System
  2. Structure and Function of the Nervous System
  3. Characteristics of Drugs to Treat Nervous System Disorders

Drugs to Treat Myasthenia Gravis and Alzheimer’s Disease4 lessons

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  1. Introduction to Myasthenia Gravis
  2. Cholinergic Drugs
  3. Introduction to Alzheimer’s Disease
  4. Alzheimer’s Drugs

Drugs to Treat Parkinson’s Disease and Multiple Sclerosis4 lessons

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  1. Introduction to Parkinson’s Disease
  2. Anti-Parkinsonian Drugs
  3. Introduction to Multiple Sclerosis
  4. Drugs Used in the Treatment of Multiple Sclerosis

Anticonvulsant Drugs and Drugs to Treat Epilepsy, Migraine Headaches, and Intracranial Emergencies3 lessons

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  1. Epilepsy and Anticonvulsant Drugs
  2. Migraine Headaches and Migraine Headache Drugs
  3. Intracranial Emergencies and Intracranial Emergency Drugs

Psychopharmacologic Drugs5 lessons

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  1. Antidepressants
  2. Antipsychotics
  3. Mood Stabilizers
  4. Anxiolytics and Sedative-Hypnotics
  5. CNS Stimulants and Nonstimulants

Pain Response Drugs3 lessons

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  1. Introduction to Pain
  2. Nonopioid Analgesics
  3. Opioid Agonists and Antagonists

Substance Use Disorder Treatment Drugs4 lessons

Chapter page

  1. Introduction to Substance Use Disorders
  2. Opioid Use Disorder Drugs
  3. Alcohol Use Disorder Drugs
  4. Nicotine Use Disorder Drugs

Introduction to the Cardiovascular System3 lessons

Chapter page

  1. Introduction to the Heart, Circulation, and Blood Flow
  2. Pumping Action of the Heart
  3. Conduction of Electrical Impulses

Antidysrhythmic Drugs6 lessons

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  1. Introduction to Dysrhythmias
  2. Class I: Sodium Channel Blockers
  3. Class II: Beta Adrenergic Blockers
  4. Class III: Potassium Channel Blockers
  5. Class IV: Calcium Channel Blockers
  6. Unclassified Antidysrhythmics

Antihypertensive and Antianginal Drugs7 lessons

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  1. Hypertension and Angina
  2. Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme (ACE) Inhibitors
  3. Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers (ARBs)
  4. Beta-Adrenergic Blockers
  5. Calcium Channel Blockers
  6. Diuretics
  7. Nitrates

Heart Failure Drugs6 lessons

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  1. Heart Failure
  2. Drugs Affecting the Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone System
  3. Beta-Adrenergic Blockers
  4. Sodium-Glucose Cotransporter 2 Inhibitors (SGLT2Is)
  5. Diuretics
  6. Adjunct Medications Used in Heart Failure

Anticoagulant, Antiplatelet, and Thrombolytic Drugs4 lessons

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  1. Introduction to Clotting and Coagulation
  2. Anticoagulants
  3. Antiplatelets
  4. Thrombolytics

Lipid-Lowering Drugs4 lessons

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  1. Introduction to Lipoprotein and Apolipoproteins
  2. Statins (HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitors) and PCSK9 Inhibitors
  3. Bile Acid Sequestrants, Fibrates, and Niacin
  4. Cholesterol Absorption Inhibitors

Cardiac Emergency and Shock Drugs3 lessons

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  1. Introduction to Cardiac Emergencies and Shock
  2. Cardiac Emergency Drugs
  3. Shock Drugs

Introduction to the Respiratory System3 lessons

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  1. Introduction to the Upper Respiratory System
  2. Introduction to the Lower Respiratory System
  3. Oxygenation and Gas Exchange

Upper Respiratory Disorder Drugs3 lessons

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  1. Antihistamines and Decongestants
  2. Antitussives
  3. Expectorants and Mucolytics

Lower Respiratory Disorder Drugs3 lessons

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  1. Adrenergics and Anticholinergics
  2. Corticosteroids
  3. Xanthines, Leukotriene Modifiers, and Mast Cell Stabilizers

Hypothalamus, Pituitary, and Adrenal Disorder Drugs4 lessons

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  1. Introduction to the Adrenal Cortex, Pituitary, and Hypothalamus
  2. Growth Hormones and Suppressants
  3. Antidiuretic Hormones
  4. Glucocorticoids and Mineralocorticoids

Thyroid and Parathyroid Disorder Drugs3 lessons

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  1. Introduction to the Thyroid and Parathyroid
  2. Thyroid and Antithyroid Drugs
  3. Calcium Preparations, Vitamin D, Bisphosphonates, Calcimimetics, and Peptide Hormones

Diabetic Drugs3 lessons

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  1. Introduction to Diabetes
  2. Insulin and Non-Insulin Injectable Diabetes Drugs
  3. Oral Antidiabetic Drugs

Introduction to the Digestive System3 lessons

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  1. Introduction to the Gastrointestinal System and Oral Cavity
  2. Introduction to the Esophagus and Stomach
  3. Introduction to the Small and Large Intestines

Gastrointestinal Disorder Drugs3 lessons

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  1. Antiemetics
  2. Antidiarrheals
  3. Laxatives and Stool Softeners

Hyperacidity and Antiulcer Drugs3 lessons

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  1. Antacids
  2. Histamine Blockers and Proton-Pump Inhibitors
  3. Pepsin Inhibitors and Prostaglandin Analogues

Weight Management Drugs4 lessons

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  1. Introduction to Weight Management
  2. Anorexiants
  3. Lipase Inhibitors
  4. Other Drugs, Supplements, and Herbal Remedies

Introduction to the Renal and Urinary Systems3 lessons

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  1. Introduction to the Renal System
  2. Renal-Associated Fluid Volume Excess
  3. Introduction to the Urinary System

Diuretic Drugs5 lessons

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  1. Introduction to Diuretics
  2. Loop Diuretics
  3. Osmotic Diuretics
  4. Potassium-Sparing Diuretics
  5. Thiazide and Thiazide-Like Diuretics

Urinary and Bladder Disorder Drugs5 lessons

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  1. Urinary Anti-infectives
  2. Urinary Antispasmodics, Antimuscarinics, and Anticholinergics
  3. Urinary Analgesics
  4. Urinary Stimulants
  5. Phosphodiesterase 5 Inhibitors

Reproductive Health Drugs8 lessons

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  1. Review of the Female Reproductive System
  2. Hormonal, Contraception, and Infertility Drugs
  3. Uterine Motility Drugs and Lactation Considerations
  4. Bisphosphonates, Calcium Preparations, Vitamin D, and Estrogen Receptor Modulators
  5. Review of the Male Reproductive System
  6. Androgens, Antiandrogens, and Anabolic Steroids
  7. Phosphodiesterase 5 Inhibitors
  8. Alpha Blockers and 5-Alpha-Reductase Inhibitors

Transgender and Nonbinary Drugs3 lessons

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  1. Overview of Transgender and Nonbinary Health
  2. Feminizing Hormonal Therapy
  3. Masculinizing Hormonal Therapy

Ophthalmic Drugs4 lessons

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  1. Introduction to the Eyes
  2. Ocular Anti-inflammatories and Anti-infectives
  3. Ocular Anesthetics and Lubricants
  4. Antiglaucoma Drugs

Otic Drugs3 lessons

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  1. Introduction to the Ears
  2. Otic Anti-inflammatories and Anti-infectives
  3. Otic Antihistamines, Decongestants, and Cerumenolytics

Dermatologic Disorder Drugs4 lessons

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  1. Introduction to the Skin and Its Function
  2. Acne Drugs
  3. Psoriatic Drugs
  4. Other Dermatologic Condition Drugs and Topical Anti-infectives for Burns