Mosby's Pharmacology Memory NoteCards : Visual, Mnemonic, and Memory Aids for Nurses

by Zerwekh, JoAnn, R. N.; Claborn, Jo Carol; Gaglione, Tom; Garneau, Ashley Zerwekh, R. N. (CON); Souter, Sharon, R.N., Ph.D. (CON)

• ISBN13: 9780323078009
• ISBN10: 0323078001
• Edition: 3rd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2011-06-29
• Publisher: Elsevier Science Health Science div

Summary

Mosby's Pharmacology Memory NoteCards: Visual, Mnemonic, and Memory Aids for Nurses, 3rd Edition is a colorfully illustrated collection of spiral-bound cards that brings together the difficult drugs and topics related to pharmacology into one portable volume. Using a wide variety of learning aids, humor, illustrations, and mnemonics, this valuable tool helps you master pharmacology in class, in clinicals, and in preparation for the NCLEX#xAE; examination. Specific topics include: administration, antibiotics/antivirals, anticoagulants, cardiac drugs, CNS drugs, diuretics, endocrine drugs, GI drugs, musculoskeletal drugs, pain drugs, psychiatric drugs, pulmonary drugs, and reproductive/OB drugs. For practicing nurses, these cards provide an always-useful refresher on pharmacology. Over 90 cartoons offer humorous and memorable presentations of key drugs. Full-color cartoons and color-highlighted monographs provide a visually engaging way to learn. Mnemonics and other time-tested memory aids help you grasp and remember even the most difficult concepts. Thick pages and spiral-bound format create the perfect portable tool that is durable enough for the clinical environment. Colored thumb tabs at the bottom of the page allow you to quickly reference material. What You Need to Know sections on the back of each image give you more information about each illustrated topic in a quick and easy-to-review format. Colored highlights in the What You Need to Know sections draw your attention to key information: Serious/Life-Threatening Implications are highlighted in pink Most Frequent Side Effects are blue Important Nursing Implications are yellow Patient Teaching information is green NEW coverage throughout highlights contemporary and timely topics on pharmacology all in one clinical tool. 8 brand new cards focus on administration by inhalation, lovenox, fentanyl, and more. New mobile device version enables you to study on the go.

Table of Contents

Administration

Medication Administration

Medication Calculation

Ear Drop Administration

Peak and Trough

Guide to Drug Overdose

Administration of Medications by Inhalation

Transdermal Administration of Medication

Antibiotics/Antivirals

Cephalosporins

Tetracyclines

Metronidazole (Flagyl)

Isoniazide (INH)

Aminoglycosides

Antiretrovirals

Drug Impact on Pregnancies

Ciprofloxacin (Cipro)

Penicillin

Azithromycin (Zithromax)

Aminoglycoside Toxicity

Anticoagulants/Hematinics

Heparin

Lovenox (Enoxaprin)

Warfarin Sodium (Coumadin)

Epoetin Alfa (Procrit)

Iron Supplements

Thrombolytics

Clopidogrel (Plavix)

Argatroban

Cardiac

Antihypertensives

Hypertension ABC

Beta Blockers

Angiotensin Coverting Enzyme (ACE) Inhibitors

Calcium Channel Blockers

Nitroglycerin

Antidysrhythmics

Digitalis

Lidocaine Toxicity

Drugs for Bradycardia and Hypotension

Alpha-Adrenergic Antagonist (Alpha-Blockers)

Beta-Blocker Actions (Beta-Adrenergic Antagonists)

Beta-Adrenergic Antagonist (Beta-Blockers)

HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitors (Statins) (Beta-Adrenergic)

CNS

Antiepileptic Drugs

Hydroxyzine (Vistaril) and Lorazepam (Ativan)

Promethazine (Phenergan)

Midazolam (Versed)

Diuretics

Diuretics

Spironolactone (Aldactone)

Endocrine

Types of Insulin

Sulfonylureas

Corticosteroids

Levothyroxine Sodium (Synthroid)

Metformin (Glucophage)

Gastrointestinal

H₂-Blockers

Psyllium (Metamucil)

Metoclopramide Hydrohloride (Reglan)

Proton Pump Inhibitors

Magnesium Hydroxide (Milk of Magnesia)

Aluminum Hydroxide (Amphojel)

Antidiarrheals (Loperamide [Imodium] and Diphenoxylate Hydrochloride [Lomotil])

Lactulose

Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate (Kayexalate)

Miscellaneous

Atropine Overdose

Potassium Chloride (Intravenous and Orally)

Salicylate Poisoning

Toxic Levels of Lithium, Digoxin, and Theophylline

Drug Interactions and Grapefruit

Emergency Drugs

Cancer Chemotherapy: Adverse Reactions/Precautions

Oral Calcium Supplements

Beta-Blocking Drugs for Glaucoma: Betaxolol (Betoptic), Timolol (Timoptic), Carteolol (Ocupress)

Pyridoxine (Vitamin B₆): Isoniazid (INH) and Levodopa

Musculoskeletal

Etodolac (Lodine)

Antigout Agents: Febuxostat (Uloric), Allopruninol (Zyloprim), Probenecid (Benemid)

Bisphosphonate Therapy: Alendronate (Fosamax), Risedronate (Actonel), Ibandronate (Boniva)

Pain

Morphine Sulfate

Moderate-to-Strong Opioid Analgesics

Narcotic Antagonists: Naloxone (Narcan)

Nonsteroidal Antiinflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs, Nonapirin)

Acetylsalicylic Acid (Aspirin, ASA)

Fentanyl

Psychiatric

Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs)

Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOIs)

Tricyclic Antidepressants

Haloperidol (Haldol)

Donepezil (Aricept, Aricept ODT)

Pulmonary

Antihistamines

Bronchodilators

Advair and Spiriva

Antitussives, Expectorants, and Mucolytics

Reproductive/OB

Oxytocin (Pitocin)

Rh_o(D) Immune Globulin (RhIG) (RhoGAM)

Uterine Relaxants (Tocolytics)

Anticholinergic Drugs for Overactive Bladder

Oral Contraceptives (Combination)

Erectile Dysfunction

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