Iris Dawn Tabangcora, RN, Author at Nurseslabs

Antidepressants

Antidepressants are used to alter the concentration of neurotransmitters in the brain that is responsible for the depressed affect (feelings in response to the environment, whether positive and pleasant or negative and unpleasant).

Nursing Pharmacology

Narcotics, Narcotic Antagonists, and Antimigraine Agents

Narcotics and antimigraine agents provide treatment for acute or chronic severe pain

Nursing Pharmacology

Antiparkinsonism Drugs (Dopaminergics, Anticholinergics)

Nurse pharmacology study guide for antiparkinsonism agents: dopaminergic agents (levodopa, amantadine) and anticholinergic agents.

Nursing Pharmacology

Antiseizure Drugs

Learn about antiseizure drugs (antiepileptics, anticonvulsants) including hydratoins, barbiturates, benzodiazepines, succinimides and more.

Nursing Pharmacology

Diuretics

Diuretics are drugs that primarily increase the excretion of sodium. Learn about thiazide, loop, potassium-sparing, osmotic diuretics, and carbonic anhydrase inhibitors.

Nursing Pharmacology

Antihypertensive Drugs

Nursing pharmacology study guide for antihypertensive agents includes ACE Inhibitors, Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers, Calcium-Channel Blockers, Vasodilators.

Nursing Pharmacology

Antiarrhythmic Drugs

Antiarrhythmics address arrhythmia by altering cells’ automaticity and conductivity. Includes Class IA, IB, IC, II, III, and IV.

Nursing Pharmacology

Antihyperlipidemic Drugs

Antihyperlipidemic Drugs lower serum levels of cholesterol and various lipids.

Nursing Pharmacology

Antianginal Drugs

Learn about antianginal drugs, nitrates, beta-blockers, and calcium channel blockers in this simplified guide for nursing pharmacology.

Nursing Pharmacology

Cardiotonic-Inotropic Drugs

Cardiotonic agents are drugs used to increase the contractility of the heart. Included below is a pharmacology guide for nurses on the various effects of cardiotonic-inotropic agents.