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 contraindicat ... Show More
Aug 2023
Isotretinoin Pharmacology Podcast
On this episode, I discuss isotretinoin pharmacology, side effects, drug interactions, and much more.
The iPLEDGE program is in place to ensure that pregnant patients do not receive this medication. I discuss this in more detail on this episode.
Sun sensitivity is an impo ... Show More
11m 38s
Mar 2023
Haloperidol (Haldol) Pharmacology Podcast
On this episode of the Real Life Pharmacology podcast, I discuss haloperidol pharmacology, adverse effects, drug interactions and much more.
Haloperidol comes in multiple dosage forms. Be very careful with the use of injectable haloperidol as there is an immediate and extende ... Show More
14m 11s
Jun 2023
Niacin Pharmacology Podcast
On this podcast episode, I discuss niacin pharmacology, adverse effects, drug interactions, and much more.
Niacin has historically been used to manage lipids but has fallen out of favor due to adverse effects, and newer, more effective therapies being developed.
Niacin can ... Show More
13m 32s
Sep 2023
Enalapril Pharmacology Podcast
On this episode, I discuss enalapril pharmacology, adverse effects, drug interactions, and much more!
Enalapril has a shorter half-life compared to some of the other ACE inhibitors so it may need to be dosed twice daily in patients with adequate renal function.
Hyperkalemi ... Show More
13m 59s
Mar 2018
Aminoglycoside Pharmacology Episode 006
On this episode, I will discuss aminoglycoside pharmacology. Gentamicin and tobramycin are the two classic examples of aminoglycosides. We will review how these medication work in the body, adverse effects, and the importance of pharmacokinetics and laboratory monitoring.
All ... Show More
9m 17s
Oct 2023
Spironolactone Pharmacology Podcast
On this episode, I discuss spironolactone pharmacology, adverse effects, drug interactions and much more.
Spironolactone has numerous indications including hypertension, CHF, ascites, and acne. I break them all down in this podcast episode.
Hyperkalemia is a major concern ... Show More
11m 55s