Nursing Notes and Study Guides for Student Nurses

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Nursing is a demanding and complex field that requires a high level of knowledge, skill, and expertise. As a nursing student or professional, it can be challenging to keep track of the vast amount of information you need to know. That’s where nursing notes and study guides come in. These essential tools can help you stay organized, retain information, and ultimately succeed in your career.

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Nursing Pharmacology

Antihyperlipidemic Drugs

Antihyperlipidemic Drugs lower serum levels of cholesterol and various lipids.

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.

Nursing Pharmacology

Drugs Affecting Coagulation (Anticoagulants, Antiplatelets, Thrombolytics)

Simplified study guide for nursing pharmacology which includes antiplatelet drugs, anticoagulants, thrombolytic agents, anticoagulant adjunctive therapy and more.

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Bronchodilators and Antiasthmatics

Bronchodilators, or antiasthmatics are medications used to facilitate respiration by dilating the airways. They are helpful in symptomatic relief or prevention of bronchial asthma and for bronchospasm associated with COPD.

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Expectorants and Mucolytics

Learn about the uses and nursing care plan considerations needed for patients taking expectorants and mucolytics in this nursing pharmacology guide.

Decongestant Nursing Pharmacology Study Guide and Care Planning

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Decongestants

Learn about the uses and nursing care plan considerations needed for patients taking decongestants in this nursing pharmacology study guide.

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Antihistamines

Antihistamines block the release or action of histamine, a chemical released during inflammation that increases secretions and narrows airways.

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Antitussives

Antitussives act on the cough-control center in the medulla to suppress the cough reflex; if the cough is nonproductive and irritating, an antitussive may be taken.

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Lung Surfactants

Lung surfactants are naturally occurring compounds or lipoproteins containing lipids and apoproteins that reduce the surface tension within the alveoli, allowing expansion of the alveoli for gas exchange.

Nursing Pharmacology

Inhaled Steroids

Learn about inhaled steroids in this nursing pharmacology guide for student nurses! Get to know its uses, side-effects, nursing considerations and more.