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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 review potential side effects...
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 that nurses need to...
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 we will review important...
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 antibiotics are being effective. ...
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 treatment plans for clients...