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💊Pharmacology for Nurses

Unit 1 - Introduction to Pharmacology

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1.1

Pharmacology, Interdisciplinary Teams, and Nursing Practice

3 min read

1.2

Drug Sources, Forms, and Names

5 min read

1.3

Drug Classifications and Prototypes

3 min read

1.4

Special Considerations

6 min read

Unit 2 - Drug Administration

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2.1

Drug Administration and the Nursing Process

4 min read

2.2

Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics

3 min read

2.3

Drug Administration Routes, Preparation, and Administration

3 min read

2.4

Dosage Calculations

3 min read

Unit 3 - Ethics, Legal Considerations, and Safety

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3.1

Legal Considerations

4 min read

3.2

Drug Errors and Prevention

3 min read

3.3

Documentation and Informatics

3 min read

Unit 4 - Introduction to Homeostasis

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4.1

What Is Homeostasis?

3 min read

4.2

Osmolality

3 min read

4.3

Maintaining Homeostasis

3 min read

4.4

Negative Feedback Loop

3 min read

Unit 5 - Fluids and Electrolytes, Vitamins, Minerals, and Alternative Therapies

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5.1

Fluid Volume

4 min read

5.2

Electrolytes

5 min read

5.3

Intravenous Fluid Therapy, Total Parenteral Nutrition, and Blood Products

3 min read

5.4

Vitamins, Minerals, and Complementary and Alternative Therapies

5 min read

Unit 6 - Introduction to the Immune System and the Inflammatory Response

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6.1

Introduction to Immunity

5 min read

6.2

Vaccine-Preventable Diseases, Vaccines, and Immunizations

5 min read

6.3

Immunosuppressants, Biologics, Monoclonal Antibodies, and Biosimilar Drugs

3 min read

6.4

Introduction to the Inflammatory Response and Anti-inflammatory Drugs

4 min read

Unit 7 - Anti-infective Drugs

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7.1

Introduction to Bacterial, Viral/COVID-19, and Fungal Infections

4 min read

7.2

Antibiotic, Antiviral/Anti–COVID-19, and Antifungal Drugs

3 min read

7.3

Introduction to HIV, AIDS, and Antiretrovirals

4 min read

7.4

Introduction to Sexually Transmitted Infections and Drugs to Treat Them

4 min read

7.5

Introduction to Tuberculosis and Antitubercular Drugs

4 min read

7.6

Antiparasitic and Anthelminthic Drugs

3 min read

Unit 8 - Introduction to Cancer Therapy and Cancer Drugs

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8.1

Introduction to Cancer and Phases of Cancer Therapy

5 min read

8.2

Chemotherapeutic Drugs

5 min read

8.3

Hormonal Therapy

4 min read

8.4

Biologic Response Modifiers

3 min read

Unit 9 - Introduction to the Nervous System

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9.1

Introduction to the Nervous System

4 min read

9.2

Structure and Function of the Nervous System

4 min read

9.3

Characteristics of Drugs to Treat Nervous System Disorders

4 min read

Unit 10 - Drugs to Treat Myasthenia Gravis and Alzheimer’s Disease

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10.1

Introduction to Myasthenia Gravis

3 min read

10.2

Cholinergic Drugs

3 min read

10.3

Introduction to Alzheimer’s Disease

4 min read

10.4

Alzheimer’s Drugs

3 min read

Unit 11 - Drugs to Treat Parkinson’s Disease and Multiple Sclerosis

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11.1

Introduction to Parkinson’s Disease

4 min read

11.2

Anti-Parkinsonian Drugs

3 min read

11.3

Introduction to Multiple Sclerosis

3 min read

11.4

Drugs Used in the Treatment of Multiple Sclerosis

4 min read

Unit 12 - Anticonvulsant Drugs and Drugs to Treat Epilepsy, Migraine Headaches, and Intracranial Emergencies

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12.1

Epilepsy and Anticonvulsant Drugs

3 min read

12.2

Migraine Headaches and Migraine Headache Drugs

4 min read

12.3

Intracranial Emergencies and Intracranial Emergency Drugs

6 min read

Unit 13 - Psychopharmacologic Drugs

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13.1

Antidepressants

5 min read

13.2

Antipsychotics

3 min read

13.3

Mood Stabilizers

3 min read

13.4

Anxiolytics and Sedative-Hypnotics

3 min read

13.5

CNS Stimulants and Nonstimulants

3 min read

Unit 14 - Pain Response Drugs

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14.1

Introduction to Pain

3 min read

14.2

Nonopioid Analgesics

3 min read

14.3

Opioid Agonists and Antagonists

3 min read

Unit 15 - Substance Use Disorder Treatment Drugs

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15.1

Introduction to Substance Use Disorders

3 min read

15.2

Opioid Use Disorder Drugs

5 min read

15.3

Alcohol Use Disorder Drugs

4 min read

15.4

Nicotine Use Disorder Drugs

4 min read

Unit 16 - Introduction to the Cardiovascular System

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16.1

Introduction to the Heart, Circulation, and Blood Flow

4 min read

16.2

Pumping Action of the Heart

3 min read

16.3

Conduction of Electrical Impulses

3 min read

Unit 17 - Antidysrhythmic Drugs

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17.1

Introduction to Dysrhythmias

3 min read

17.2

Class I: Sodium Channel Blockers

3 min read

17.3

Class II: Beta Adrenergic Blockers

3 min read

17.4

Class III: Potassium Channel Blockers

3 min read

17.5

Class IV: Calcium Channel Blockers

4 min read

17.6

Unclassified Antidysrhythmics

4 min read

Unit 18 - Antihypertensive and Antianginal Drugs

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18.1

Hypertension and Angina

3 min read

18.2

Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme (ACE) Inhibitors

3 min read

18.3

Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers (ARBs)

4 min read

18.4

Beta-Adrenergic Blockers

3 min read

18.5

Calcium Channel Blockers

3 min read

18.6

Diuretics

3 min read

18.7

Nitrates

3 min read

Unit 19 - Heart Failure Drugs

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19.1

Heart Failure

3 min read

19.2

Drugs Affecting the Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone System

3 min read

19.3

Beta-Adrenergic Blockers

4 min read

19.4

Sodium-Glucose Cotransporter 2 Inhibitors (SGLT2Is)

3 min read

19.5

Diuretics

3 min read

19.6

Adjunct Medications Used in Heart Failure

5 min read

Unit 20 - Anticoagulant, Antiplatelet, and Thrombolytic Drugs

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20.1

Introduction to Clotting and Coagulation

2 min read

20.2

Anticoagulants

4 min read

20.3

Antiplatelets

3 min read

20.4

Thrombolytics

2 min read

Unit 21 - Lipid-Lowering Drugs

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21.1

Introduction to Lipoprotein and Apolipoproteins

2 min read

21.2

Statins (HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitors) and PCSK9 Inhibitors

2 min read

21.3

Bile Acid Sequestrants, Fibrates, and Niacin

3 min read

21.4

Cholesterol Absorption Inhibitors

3 min read

Unit 22 - Cardiac Emergency and Shock Drugs

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22.1

Introduction to Cardiac Emergencies and Shock

2 min read

22.2

Cardiac Emergency Drugs

5 min read

22.3

Shock Drugs

3 min read

Unit 23 - Introduction to the Respiratory System

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23.1

Introduction to the Upper Respiratory System

2 min read

23.2

Introduction to the Lower Respiratory System

2 min read

23.3

Oxygenation and Gas Exchange

2 min read

Unit 24 - Upper Respiratory Disorder Drugs

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24.1

Antihistamines and Decongestants

2 min read

24.2

Antitussives

3 min read

24.3

Expectorants and Mucolytics

2 min read

Unit 25 - Lower Respiratory Disorder Drugs

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25.1

Adrenergics and Anticholinergics

3 min read

25.2

Corticosteroids

3 min read

25.3

Xanthines, Leukotriene Modifiers, and Mast Cell Stabilizers

3 min read

Unit 26 - Hypothalamus, Pituitary, and Adrenal Disorder Drugs

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26.1

Introduction to the Adrenal Cortex, Pituitary, and Hypothalamus

3 min read

26.2

Growth Hormones and Suppressants

2 min read

26.3

Antidiuretic Hormones

2 min read

26.4

Glucocorticoids and Mineralocorticoids

3 min read

Unit 27 - Thyroid and Parathyroid Disorder Drugs

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27.1

Introduction to the Thyroid and Parathyroid

2 min read

27.2

Thyroid and Antithyroid Drugs

3 min read

27.3

Calcium Preparations, Vitamin D, Bisphosphonates, Calcimimetics, and Peptide Hormones

3 min read

Unit 28 - Diabetic Drugs

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28.1

Introduction to Diabetes

2 min read

28.2

Insulin and Non-Insulin Injectable Diabetes Drugs

3 min read

28.3

Oral Antidiabetic Drugs

4 min read

Unit 29 - Introduction to the Digestive System

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29.1

Introduction to the Gastrointestinal System and Oral Cavity

3 min read

29.2

Introduction to the Esophagus and Stomach

2 min read

29.3

Introduction to the Small and Large Intestines

3 min read

Unit 30 - Gastrointestinal Disorder Drugs

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30.1

Antiemetics

3 min read

30.2

Antidiarrheals

3 min read

30.3

Laxatives and Stool Softeners

4 min read

Unit 31 - Hyperacidity and Antiulcer Drugs

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31.1

Antacids

2 min read

31.2

Histamine Blockers and Proton-Pump Inhibitors

2 min read

31.3

Pepsin Inhibitors and Prostaglandin Analogues

2 min read

Unit 32 - Weight Management Drugs

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32.1

Introduction to Weight Management

2 min read

32.2

Anorexiants

2 min read

32.3

Lipase Inhibitors

2 min read

32.4

Other Drugs, Supplements, and Herbal Remedies

3 min read

Unit 33 - Introduction to the Renal and Urinary Systems

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33.1

Introduction to the Renal System

4 min read

33.2

Renal-Associated Fluid Volume Excess

3 min read

33.3

Introduction to the Urinary System

3 min read

Unit 34 - Diuretic Drugs

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34.1

Introduction to Diuretics

2 min read

34.2

Loop Diuretics

2 min read

34.3

Osmotic Diuretics

2 min read

34.4

Potassium-Sparing Diuretics

4 min read

34.5

Thiazide and Thiazide-Like Diuretics

3 min read

Unit 35 - Urinary and Bladder Disorder Drugs

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35.1

Urinary Anti-infectives

3 min read

35.2

Urinary Antispasmodics, Antimuscarinics, and Anticholinergics

2 min read

35.3

Urinary Analgesics

3 min read

35.4

Urinary Stimulants

3 min read

35.5

Phosphodiesterase 5 Inhibitors

2 min read

Unit 36 - Reproductive Health Drugs

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36.1

Review of the Female Reproductive System

2 min read

36.2

Hormonal, Contraception, and Infertility Drugs

3 min read

36.3

Uterine Motility Drugs and Lactation Considerations

4 min read

36.4

Bisphosphonates, Calcium Preparations, Vitamin D, and Estrogen Receptor Modulators

3 min read

36.5

Review of the Male Reproductive System

4 min read

36.6

Androgens, Antiandrogens, and Anabolic Steroids

2 min read

36.7

Phosphodiesterase 5 Inhibitors

2 min read

36.8

Alpha Blockers and 5-Alpha-Reductase Inhibitors

3 min read

Unit 37 - Transgender and Nonbinary Drugs

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37.1

Overview of Transgender and Nonbinary Health

2 min read

37.2

Feminizing Hormonal Therapy

3 min read

37.3

Masculinizing Hormonal Therapy

2 min read

Unit 38 - Ophthalmic Drugs

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38.1

Introduction to the Eyes

2 min read

38.2

Ocular Anti-inflammatories and Anti-infectives

3 min read

38.3

Ocular Anesthetics and Lubricants

3 min read

38.4

Antiglaucoma Drugs

4 min read

Unit 39 - Otic Drugs

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39.1

Introduction to the Ears

3 min read

39.2

Otic Anti-inflammatories and Anti-infectives

3 min read

39.3

Otic Antihistamines, Decongestants, and Cerumenolytics

2 min read

Unit 40 - Dermatologic Disorder Drugs

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40.1

Introduction to the Skin and Its Function

4 min read

40.2

Acne Drugs

3 min read

40.3

Psoriatic Drugs

4 min read

40.4

Other Dermatologic Condition Drugs and Topical Anti-infectives for Burns

3 min read

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