Cardiovascular antihypertensive meds. Hydrochlorothiazide, loop diuretics, thiazide diuretics, potassium wasting diuretics, potassium sparing diuretics, Furosemide, torsemide, bumetanide, chlorthalidone, Cardiac Pharmacology, Antihypertensive drugs, blood pressure medications, heart failure pharmacology, HF drugs, CHF drugs, hypertensive drugs, high blood pr ... Show More
Feb 2021
#139: Getting to Know Norepinephrine
In this week’s episode I’m talking you through a potent medication used in the critical care setting to treat severe hypotension that has not responded to fluids. And that, my friends, is norepinephrine (brand name Levophed). Using the Straight A Nursing DRRUGS framework, we’ll d ... Show More
23m 17s
Dec 2023
Diltiazem: Cardiac Medication Mini Series, Part Four
Understanding Diltiazem is an important part of your cardiac skillset. It's indications range from blood pressure management, long term stable angina, to it's mainstay in the hospital setting: acute rate control of arrhythmias with rapid ventricular rates. This episode will cover ... Show More
17m 5s
Nov 2023
How to Study Pharmacology | Review of Propofol
How do you tackle the task of studying pharmacology? Whether you’re a new to ICU nurse, an experienced nurse reviewing for CRNA interviews, or about to start clinicals in the operating room, there’s a huge amount of information to learn. We’re diving into how to study pharmacolog ... Show More
44m 14s
Jun 2020
#104: Job, NCLEX and Life Tips for the New Grad Nurse
Making the transition from nursing student to new grad nurse is one of the most intense, nerve-wracking and amazing experiences you’ll ever have. Even though you’re excited, you’re likely also a little bit nervous (maybe even scared!). These tips for new grad nurses will help you ... Show More
50m 59s
Sep 2023
#309: Pain Essentials for Nursing
Welcome back to Straight A Nursing, the podcast that provides practical tips and knowledge to excel in your nursing practice. In this episode, we'll be exploring pain fundamentals.In addition to learning about opioids commonly used to treat pain, you’ll learn the significant impa ... Show More
39m 17s