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

by Zerwekh, Claborn & Gaglione

• ISBN13: 9780323031912
• ISBN10: 0323031919
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2005-02-02
• Publisher: ELSEVIE

Summary

A colorfully illustrated collection of spiral-bound, removable cards, this notebook covers key pharmacology topics and drugs. It is uniquely designed to help students master pharmacology both in class and in preparing for the NCLEX® examination. It will also benefit practicing nurses who'd like a refresher and memory device on pharmacology. Using a wide variety of learning aids, humor, illustrations, and mnemonics, it covers topics including administration, antibiotics, antivirals, anticoagulants, cardiac drugs, CNS drugs, diuretics, endocrine drugs, GI drugs, musculoskeletal drugs, OB drugs, pain, psychiatric drugs, and pulmonary drugs. Features 91 full-color illustrated mnemonics on individual drug topics and key drugs. Offers durability and portability with spiral-bound format and removable cards on sturdy stock. Perforated cards may be used as is, in spiral-bound notebook or removed for use as individual flash cards, which allows the reader flexibility when studying. Topics are listed alphabetically for quick reference. Offers easy referral, with tabs and color cover guide using a different color for each topic. Concise "What You Need to Know" drug monographs on the back of each image include quick information on drug action, use, contraindications/precautions, side effects, and nursing implications.

Table of Contents

Administration

Medication Administration Medication Calculation Ear Drops Administration Peak and Trough

Overdose Management

Antibiotics/Antivirals

Cephalosporins

Tetracyclines Flagyl Isoniazide Aminoglycosides Antiretrovirals

RespiGam (RSV-IVIG)

QTs: Quinolones and Tetracyclines The Antibiotic Tree Aminoglycoside Toxicity

Anticoagulants/Hematinics

Normal Serum Albumin Heparin

Coumadin

Procrit (Epoetin Alfa) Antifibrinolytics Iron Supplements Thrombolytics

Cardiac

Nitroglycerin Antihypertensives: Calcium Channel

Blockers/Beta Adrenergic Blockers

Antihypertensives: Classification Beta Blockers: Side Effects Ace Inhibitors: Side Effects Calcium Antagonists: Side Effects Antiarrhythmics Digitalis Topical Vasoconstrictors

Lidocaine Toxicity Drugs for Bradycardia and Low Blood Pressure

Adrenergic Antagonist (Alpha Blockers) Adrenergic Antagonist (Beta Blockers)

CNS

Antiseizure/Anticonvulsant Drugs Vistaril and Ativan Compazine (prochlorperazine) Versed (midazolam) Phenergan (promethazine?

Diuretics

The Diuretic Water Slide Osmitrol (manitol) Aldactone (spironolactone)

Endocrine

Insulin Peaks Precose Acarbose Orinase (tolbutamide) Corticosteroids Antiinflammatory Corticosteroids Synthroid (levothyroxine sodium)

Tapazole (methimazole)

GI

Zantac (ranitidine hydrochloride) and Tagamet (cimetidine)

Metamucil (psyllium hydrophilic mucilloid) Reglan (metoclopramide hydrochloride)

Prilosec (omeprazole) Milk of Magnesia (magnesium hydroxide) Ducolax (bisacodyl) Amphojel (aluminum hydroxide)

Antidiarrheals Lactulose Kayexalate (sodium polystyrene sulfonate)

Miscellaneou?

Atropine Overdose Pyridium (phenazopyridine) K-Dur potassium (chloride)

Salicylate Poisoining Toxic Levels: Lithium, Digoxin, and Aminophylline These Drugs Can Interact Emergency Drugs Anticancer Drugs: Adverse Reactions and Precautions Glaucoma Calcium Supplements

Musculoskeletal

Lodine (etodolac) Antigout Fosamax Celebrex (celecoxib)

OB-GYN

Estrace (estradiol) Pitocin (oxytocin) Detrol (tolterodine tartrate) Complications of Oral Birth Control Pills

Pain

Morphine Sulfate Narcotic Antagonist NSAIDs

Aspirin

Psychiatric

SSRIs

MAO Inhibitors MAO Inhibitors: No Popular Meds

Tricyclic Antidepressants Haldol (haloperiodol)

Pulmonary

Antihistamines Bronchodilators

Antitussives, Expectorants, and Mucolytics Beta1 and Beta2 Blockers B6: Isoniazide and Levodopa

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