Basic Pharmacology

In this lesson, we are going to review common classes of medications that tend to appear in testing and NCLEX questions.  We will also review what each class is used for, identify a few common medications in each class, and

In this lesson, we are going to discuss diuretics, or medications that help relieve the body of fluid overload.  We will talk about causes and risk factors for developing fluid overload along with common signs and symptoms of the condition

In this lesson, we are going to review what coagulation modifying, or antiplatelet, medications do and give some examples of types of these medications.  We will also review potential side effects and drug interactions of these types of medications.  Finally

In this lesson, we are going to review common types of antibiotics that you need to be familiar with for testing and practice.  We will review how to determine which antibiotic is used and how to determine if the chosen

In this lesson, we will review Parkinson’s disease and identify the pathology behind this progressive, chronic neurological disorder.  Treating and managing symptoms of Parkinson’s disease can be complicated and we will discuss the many medications and safety precautions utilized in

In this lesson, we are going to review some common classes of anti-hypertensive medications and give some examples of each class.  We will also review potential side effects and drug interactions of these medications that nurses need to be familiar

In this lesson, we are going to review common classes of medications that tend to appear in testing and NCLEX questions.  We are going to review how medications are classed together and then identify some easy ways to remember what

In this lesson, we are going to review basic pharmacological concepts that are important to learn before moving forward with more complex lessons.  We will review how medications and drugs are processed in and eliminated from the body and identify