In this episode, we explore the importance of understanding the reasons behind medication prescriptions and their intended therapeutic effects. We’ll dive into the concepts of side effects and adverse reactions, highlighting how nurses can help prevent errors by staying informed about potential interactions, contraindications, and precautions. This chapter covers how medications affect different body systems, with specific attention to CNS effects, anticholinergic symptoms, cardiovascular risks, and gastrointestinal concerns. We also discuss toxicity, hypersensitivity reactions, drug interactions, and considerations for safe medication administration during pregnancy.

All information in this podcast is sourced from ATI Pharmacology 2023.