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Pharmacology Basics

English, Sciences, 1 season, 19 episodes, 1 hour, 12 minutes
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These basic pharmacology podcasts review important pharmacologic classifications nurses should know. Drug use, action, and easy to remember tips for side-effects are reviewed.
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Thyroid Replacement Hormone

This podcast reviews the pharmacology class Thyroid Replacement Hormones. It focuses on the medication levothyroxine. 
4/25/20213 minutes, 39 seconds
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Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRI's)

The basic pharmacology podcast review the medication class Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors or SSRI's for short. This classification of antidepressants are a first line treatment for depression. 
9/24/20204 minutes, 52 seconds
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Opioid Agonist

This basic pharmacology podcast reviews opioid agonist.  Mechanism of action, administration consideration, and tips are given to easily remember the side effects/adverse effects of these drugs. 
7/21/20204 minutes, 37 seconds
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Cardiac glycosides

This basic pharmacology podcast reviews the pharmaceutical class of cardiac glycosides. The primary drug of this class is digoxin.
3/27/20203 minutes, 52 seconds
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H2 Antagonist

This basic pharmacology podcast reviews the pharmaceutical class H2 antagonist. These are antacid/anti-ulcer medications. An example is famotidine-brand name Pepcid.
12/8/20193 minutes, 2 seconds
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Antimetabolites-antineoplastic/Immune suppressant

This basic pharmacology podcast reviews the pharmaceutical class of drugs called antimetabolites. The therapeutic class is anti-neoplastic/immunosuppressant. Uses, side-effects an administration considerations are covered. 
11/18/20195 minutes, 19 seconds
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Herbal Supplements- 4 G's-Garlic, ginger, gingko, ginseng

This podcast reviews the 4 big G herbal supplements-garlic, ginger, gingko, and ginseng. It reviews the benefits and the medication interactions. 
11/18/20194 minutes, 9 seconds
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ACE Inhibitors

This podcast reviews the pharmaceutical class ACE inhibitors. The therapeutic class is antihypertensives. Discussion of this medication and memory helps to remember this medication are included. 
12/28/20183 minutes, 28 seconds
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Nonbenzodiazepines

This basic pharmacology podcast will review the pharmaceutical class nonbenzodiazepines. An example of these medications are zolpidem (Brand name Ambien).
12/28/20183 minutes, 26 seconds
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Biguanides /metformin

This podcast review the pharmaceutical class biguanides and the drug metformin. 
12/28/20183 minutes, 52 seconds
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Beta 2 Adrenergic Agonist

This basic pharmacology podcast reviews the popular Beta 2 Adrenergic agonist drug class. Medications from this class include albuterol, salmeterol, and levoalbuterol. 
6/11/20183 minutes, 20 seconds
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Proton Pump Inhibitors/Anti-ulcer Agents II

This podcast reviews the pharmaceutical class proton pump inhibitors and gives easy to remember mneumonics to help you remeber this popular class of medication.
4/4/20182 minutes, 35 seconds
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HMG CoA Reductase Inhibitors/ Lipid Lowering Agents

This podcast reviews HMG COA reductase inhibiors or "Statins" for hypercholesterolemia. Use, action, and easy to remember tips for side-effects are reviewed.
4/2/20182 minutes, 51 seconds
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NSAIDS/analgesic

This podcast reviews the pharmaceutical class of medications called NSAIDS or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. Medications in this class include ibuprophen, naproxen, aspirin, and ketoralac. Simple explaination of the drug action is presented to make understanding, recall of  side-effects, and administration considerations easy to remember.
4/2/20184 minutes, 31 seconds
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Beta Blockers/Antihypertensives

This podcast will review the pharmaceutical class of medications Beta 2 Adrenergic Antagonist or Beta Blockers. The therapeutic class is anti-hypertensive, anti-anginal. 
4/2/20183 minutes, 28 seconds
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Benzodiazepines/Anti-anxiety

This podcast reviews the pharmaceutical class benzodiazepine. Review of it's action, therapeutic effects, side effects and administration considerations are reviewed. Memory helps are also presented.
4/2/20184 minutes, 8 seconds
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Antibiotics- Cell Wall Synthesis Inhibitors

This podcast reviews antibiotics that inhibit cell wall synthesis. This includes the pharmaceutical class of penicillins, cephalosporins, carbapenems, and the durg vancomycin.
3/31/20185 minutes, 44 seconds
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Proton Pump Inhibitors/Anti-ulcer Agents

This podcast reviews the pharmaceutical class proton pump inhibitors and gives easy to remember mneumonics to help you remeber this popular class of medication. 
11/17/20172 minutes, 35 seconds