On today's episode I discuss all the unique clinical pearls associated with amiodarone (Cordarone). Hope you enjoy the episode!
All subscribers to the website/podcast will get access to a FREE Top 200 Drug Study Guide where I highlight the 3 most highly testable pearls from each medication (this is a 31 page PDF!) In addition, you'll get a free 100 questi ... Show More
Nov 20
Glycopyrrolate Pharmacology
Glycopyrrolate is an anticholinergic medication commonly used to reduce excessive secretions, particularly in palliative care, postoperative settings, and certain neurologic conditions. It works by blocking acetylcholine at muscarinic receptors, which decreases salivary and respi ... Show More
11m 47s
Nov 13
Bisacodyl (Dulcolax) Pharmacology
Bisacodyl, commonly known by the brand name Dulcolax, is a stimulant laxative widely used for short-term relief of constipation and bowel preparation before procedures. It works by directly stimulating the enteric nerves in the colon, increasing peristalsis, and promoting bowel e ... Show More
15m 53s
Feb 2022
#200: TLS Is An Oncological Emergency
To commemorate the 200th episode of the Straight A Nursing podcast, I asked my listeners what they wanted to learn and SO MANY of you said “oncology!” In this episode, we are diving into an oncological emergency, tumor lysis syndrome (TLS).
In addition to it being our 200th epis ... Show More
33m 38s
Apr 2022
#208: Mannitol Made Easy
Mannitol is a common medication you are likely to see on nursing school exams, NCLEX, and in the clinical setting. Because it requires careful administration, assessment, and follow-up, you will most likely see it utilized in the critical care environment. In this episode, we’ll ... Show More
34m 3s
May 2023
Is Pharmacology Difficult Podcast ALPHA RECEPTOR ANTAGONISTS -YOHIMBINE, BUNAZOSIN, URAPIDIL, INDORAMIN, ETC.
Welcome all to IS PHARMACOLOGY DIFFICULT Podcast! I am Dr Radhika Vijay.
In this episode, I will be continuing and concluding my talk about few more "ALPHA RECEPTOR ANTAGONISTS", like Yohimbine, Indoramin, Urapidil, Ergot Alkaloids, Ketanserin, Bunazosin, etc.
I will be discussi ... Show More
7m 30s
Nov 2022
Is Pharmacology Difficult Podcast ADRENERGIC (ALPHA & BETA) RECEPTORS EFFECTS-2
In today's episode, continuing the legacy of Effects of Sympathomimetic stimulation , I will discuss the effects on Blood vessels and related Blood Pressure.Related to these two talks, It will be perfect to ornament my end notes of the commendable vocals with an account of the c ... Show More
12m 44s