In this episode of 'Nursing School Week by Week', we dive deep into cardiac medications, breaking down complex pharmacology concepts into bite-sized pieces. We start with an overview of the main categories: diuretics, antiarrhythmics, and anticoagulants, using various analogies to make them memorable, like plumbers for diuretics and electricians for antiarrhythmics. We discuss specific medications such as ACE inhibitors, ARBs, beta blockers, calcium channel blockers, and diuretics, detailing their mechanisms, common side effects, and useful mnemonics. We also tackle the intricacies of digoxin, heparin, and warfarin, explaining their usage, monitoring parameters, and safe practices. Essential nursing considerations, patient education tips, and the importance of individualizing care are emphasized throughout. Finally, we conclude with a pop quiz to reinforce learning and provide a Cardiac Medications Cheat Sheet for practical use in clinicals.
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