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Adenosine is one of the scariest, and most amazing, drugs I’ve ever administered as a nurse. In this episode, you’ll learn the key things to know using the Straight A Nursing DRRUGS framework including:


* Why adenosine is kind of terrifying to give

* How adenosine works and what we use it for

* How adenisone is administered

* When adenosine is contraindicated and how to monitor a patient receiving this medication

* Important drug-drug interactions

* Adverse effects of the medication


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