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MOSBY'S PHARMACOLOGY MEMORY NOTECARDS
Mosby's Pharmacology Memory NoteCards
Visual, Mnemonic, and Memory Aids for Nurses
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Second Edition

By
JoAnn Zerwekh, MSN, EdD, RN, MSN, EdD, RN. Executive Director, Nursing Education Consultants, Ingram, TX; Nursing Faculty - Online Campus, University of Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ
Jo Carol Claborn, MS, RN, MS, RN. Executive Director, Nursing Education Consultants, Ingram, TX
Tom Gaglione, RN, MSN, Nursing Faculty, Nursing Education Consultants, Ingram, TX

Description
Perfect for mastering key pharmacology topics and drugs, MOSBY'S PHARMACOLOGY MEMORY NOTECARDS is a colorfully illustrated collection of spiral-bound cards with a variety of learning aids, illustrations, and mnemonics. With every topic from administration to the many types of drugs, these cards take a visual approach to help you master difficult pharmacology content for both nursing school and the NCLEX exam.

Contents


ADMINISTRATION


– Medication Administration
– Medication Calculation
– Ear Drop Administration
– Peak and Trough
– Guide to Drug Overdose



ANTIBIOTICS/ANTIVIRALS


– Cephalosporins
– Tetracyclines
– Metronidazole (Flagyl)
– Isoniazid (INH)
– Aminoglycosides
– Antiretrovirals
– Drug Impact on Pregnancies
– Ciprofloxacin (Cipro)
– Penicillin
– Azithromycin (Zithromax)
– Aminoglycoside Toxicity



ANTICOAGULANTS/HEMATINICS


– Heparin
– Warfarin Sodium (Coumadin)
– Epoetin Alfa (Procrit)
– Iron Supplements
– Thrombolytics
– Clopidogrel (Plavix)



CARDIAC


– Antihypertensives
– Hypertension ABC
– Beta-Blockers
– Angiotensin Converting Enzyme (ACE)Inhibitors
– Calcium Channel Blockers
– Nitroglycerin
– Antidysrhythmics (Antiarrhythmics)
– Digitalis
– Lidocaine Toxicity
– Drugs for Bradycardia and Hypotension
– Alpha-Adrenergic Antagonists (Alpha-Blockers)
– Beta-Blocker Actions (Beta-Adrenergic Antagonists)
– Beta-Adrenergic Antagonists (Beta-Blockers)
– HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitors (Statins) Beta-Adrenergic



CNS


– Antiseizure/Anticonvulsant Drugs
– Hydroxyzine (Vistaril) and Lorazepam (Ativan): Preoperative and Postoperative Sedation
– Prochlorperazine (Compazine)
– Promethazine (Phenergan)
– Midazolam (Versed)



DIURETICS


– Diuretics
– Mannitol (Osmitrol)
– Spironolactone (Aldactone)



ENDOCRINE


– Types of Insulin
– Acarbose (Precose)
– Sulfonyureas
– Corticosteroids
– Levothyroxine Sodium (Synthroid)
– Methimazole (Tapazole)



GASTROINTESTINAL


– H2-Blockers
– Psyllium (Metamucil)
– Metoclopramide Hydrochloride (Reglan)
– Proton Pump Inhibitors
– Magnesium Hydroxide (Milk of Magnesia)
– Aluminum Hydroxide (Amphojel)
– Antidiarrheals (Loperamide [Imodium] and Diphenoxylate Hydrochloride [Lomotil]
– Lactulose
– Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate (Kayexalate)



MISCELLANEOUS


– Atropine Overdose
– Phenazopyridine (Pyridium)
– Potassium Chloride (IV and PO)
– Salicylate Poisoning
– Toxic Levels of Lithium, Digoxin, and Theophylline
– Drug Interactions and Grapefruit
– Emergency Drugs
– Cytotoxic Anticancer Drugs
– Oral Calcium Supplements
– Timolol (Timoptic)
– Topical Vasoconstrictor (Clear Eyes and Privine) [Naphazoline]
– Pyridoxine (Vitamin B6): INH and Levodopa



MUSCULOSKELETAL


– Etodolac (Lodine)
– Antigout Agents
– Biophosphonate Therapy: Alendronate (Fosamax), Risendronate (Actonel), Ibandronate (Boniva)



PAIN


– Morphine Sulfate
– Moderate Opioid Analgesics
– Narcotic Antagonists: Naloxone (Narcan)
– Nonsteroidal Antiinflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs, Non-Aspirin)
– Acetylsalicylic Acid (Aspirin, ASA)



PSYCHIATRIC


– Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs)
– Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOIs)
– Tricyclic Antidepressants
– Haloperidol (Haldol)



PULMONARY


– Antihistamines
– Bronchodilators
– Antitussives, Expectorants, and Mucolytics



REPRODUCTIVE/OB


– Oxytocin (Pitocin)
– Rho(D) Immune Globulin (RhlG) [RhoGAM]
– Uterine Relaxants (Tocolytics)
– Tolterodine Tartrate (Detrol)
– Oral Contraceptives (Combination)
– Erectile Dysfunction

Bibliographic details
Spiral Bound, 192 pages, publication date: DEC-2007
ISBN-13: 978-0-323-05406-5
ISBN-10: 0-323-05406-4
Imprint: MOSBY


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Last update: 30 Nov 2009
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