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  • How to Start an IV: Common Mistakes When Starting IVs [video mp4]
    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. [button url=”https://www.nursing.com//course/iv-insertion-intravenous/?utm_medium=website&utm_source=blog&utm_campaign=how%20to%20start%20an%20iv%20″] Learn How To Start an IV Here[/button]
    0 min
  • MED: Cyclosporine
    Cyclosporine
    Generic Name
    cyclosporine
    Trade Name
    Sandimmune
    Indication
    prevention of rejection in transplantation, treatment of severe RA, management of ulcerative colitis
    Action
    inhibits normal immune response
    Therapeutic Class
    immunosuppresants, antirheumatics (DMARD)
    Pharmacologic Class
    polypeptides (cyclic)
    Nursing Considerations
    may cause seizures, tremors, hypertension, hepatotoxicity, diarrhea, N/V, gingival hyperplasia
    increases immune suppression with corticosteroids
    avoid grapefruit juice while taking this medications
    assess for signs of organ rejection
    monitor renal panel, liver enzymes
    take medication as directed
    lifelong therapy required for transplant patients
    instruct pt on how to take blood pressure
    7 min
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    2 min
  • MED: Cortisone
    Cortisone
    Generic Name
    cortisone
    Trade Name
    Cortone
    Indication
    management of adrenocortical insufficiency (Addison's Disease).
    Action
    Replace cortisol in states of deficiency, suppress inflammation and normal immune response.  The adrenal glands sit on top of the kidneys.  The adrenal glands excrete steroid hormones, including cortisol that play a role in increasing blood sugars, immune suppression, and metabolism of fat, protein, and carbohydrates, as well as decreasing bone formation.
    Therapeutic Class
    antiasthmatics, corticosteroids
    Pharmacologic Class
    corticosteroids
    Nursing Considerations
    Excreted by the liver - monitor liver profile
    Avoid in active untreated infections
    may cause CNS alterations
    may cause peptic ulcers
    may cause Cushingoid appearance (buffalo hump, moon face)
    Weight gain
    Osteoporosis
    Decrease wound healing
    May elevate blood sugars
    May increase cholesterol and lipid values
    8 min
  • Prioritization #3: Pain
    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 assessing pain and administering pain medication . . . however, there are circumstances when pain meds […]
    15 min
  • MED: Codeine
    Codeine
    Generic Name
    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 cough reflex and GI motility.
    Therapeutic Class
    allergy, cold, cough remedy, antitussive, opioid analgesic
    Pharmacologic Class
    opioid agonist
    Nursing Considerations
    may cause alterations in mentation, hypotension, constipation, nausea, vomiting
    assess BP, pulse, and respiratory rate prior to administration and frequently during administration
    use caution if patient is receiving MAO Inhibitors
    Narcan (naloxone) is the antidote for opioid agonists
    8 min
  • MED: Clopidogrel
    Clopidogrel
    Generic Name
    clopidogrel
    Trade Name
    Plavix
    Indication
    atherosclerotic events, MI, CVA, PVD, acute coronary syndrome
    Action
    inhibits platelet aggregation
    Therapeutic Class
    Antiplatelet agent
    Pharmacologic Class
    platelet aggregation inhibitors
    Nursing Considerations
    may cause GI bleeding, neutropenia, hypercholesterolemia
    may increase risk for bleeding in warfarin, aspirin, heparin
    can increase risk for bleeding with garlic, ginkgo, ginger
    monitor for signs of bleeding
    monitor bleeding times
    monitor CBS and platelet count
    discontinue use 5-7 days before surgery
    9 min
  • Ep20: Prioritization #2: ABCs
    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 … Continued
    22 min

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