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Pharmacology Basics

by Instructor Gwin

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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Episodes

  1. Thyroid Replacement Hormone

    This podcast reviews the pharmacology class Thyroid Replacement Hormones. It focuses on the medication levothyroxine.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. Cardiac glycosides

    This basic pharmacology podcast reviews the pharmaceutical class of cardiac glycosides. The primary drug of this class is digoxin.

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

  8. 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.

  9. Nonbenzodiazepines

    This basic pharmacology podcast will review the pharmaceutical class nonbenzodiazepines. An example of these medications are zolpidem (Brand name Ambien).

  10. Biguanides /metformin

    This podcast review the pharmaceutical class biguanides and the drug metformin.

  11. 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.

  12. 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.

  13. 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.

  14. 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…

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  15. 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.

  16. 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.

  17. Lithium Salts/Mood Stabilizer

    This podcast reviews the pharmaceutical class lithium salts. Drug action and a mnemonic for common side-effects are presented.

  18. 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.

  19. 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.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

These basic pharmacology podcasts review important pharmacologic classifications nurses should know. Drug use, action, and easy to remember tips for side-effects are reviewed.

HOSTED BY

Instructor Gwin

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How many episodes does Pharmacology Basics have?

Pharmacology Basics currently has 19 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.

What is Pharmacology Basics about?

These basic pharmacology podcasts review important pharmacologic classifications nurses should know. Drug use, action, and easy to remember tips for side-effects are reviewed.

How often does Pharmacology Basics release new episodes?

Pharmacology Basics has 19 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.

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Pharmacology Basics is created and hosted by Instructor Gwin.
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