Real Life Pharmacology - Pharmacology Education for Health Care Professionals
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Free Nursing Pharmacology Review Course – Hyperlipidemia – Section 2.9
Managing cholesterol is a key part of preventing cardiovascular disease, and nurses are on the front lines of patient care. In this episode, we explor...
Free Nursing Pharmacology Review Course – Heart Failure – Section 2.8
Heart failure management has evolved dramatically, and nurses are central to optimizing outcomes and preventing hospital readmissions. In this episode...
Free Nursing Pharmacology Review Course – Heparin Type Medications – Section 2.7
Heparin medications are commonly used in hospitals, and nurses play a critical role in ensuring they’re given safely. In this episode, we break down u...
Free Nursing Pharmacology Review Course – DOACs and Warfarin – Section 2.6
Anticoagulation therapy can feel complex, but nurses play a vital role in keeping patients safe. In this episode, we break down the key differences be...
Free Nursing Pharmacology Review Course – Atrial Fibrillation – Section 2.5
Atrial fibrillation is one of the most common cardiac arrhythmias nurses encounter, and understanding its management is essential for safe patient car...
Free Nursing Pharmacology Review Course – Antiplatelet Medications – Section 2.4
Antiplatelet medications play a critical role in preventing heart attacks and strokes, and nurses are often on the front lines of monitoring their saf...
Free Nursing Pharmacology Review Course – Hypertension Medication – Section 2.3
Hypertension medications are a cornerstone of nursing practice, and understanding how they work can dramatically improve patient safety and outcomes....
Free Nursing Pharmacology Review Course – Hypertension Pearls – Section 2.2
Hypertension is one of the most common conditions nurses manage, yet small details can make a big difference in patient outcomes. In this episode, we...
Free Nursing Pharmacology Review Course – Autonomic Medications – Section 2.1
Autonomic medications are some of the most commonly used — and commonly tested — drugs in nursing practice. In this episode, we break down the sympath...
Ezetimibe and PCSK-9 Inhibitors – Cholesterol Test Prep and Practice Pearls
In this pharmacology podcast episode, we focus on two key non-statin cholesterol-lowering therapies: ezetimibe and PCSK9 inhibitors (Click here to lis...
Fibrates – Test Prep and Practice Pearls
Fibrate derivatives are lipid-lowering medications that primarily target triglycerides rather than LDL cholesterol. Common agents include gemfibrozil,...
Statin Test Prep and Practice Pearls
On this podcast episode, I discuss important practice pearls and important test prep information about statins. Statins are cornerstone agents for ASC...
Free Nursing Pharmacology Review Course – Calculations – Section 1.7
Medication calculations are a foundational nursing skill—and one of the most critical for patient safety. From weight-based dosing and IV drip rates t...
Free Nursing Pharmacology Review Course – Routes of Administration – Section 1.6
The route of administration can change everything about how a medication works—from how fast it takes effect to how safe and effective it is for a spe...
Free Nursing Pharmacology Review Course – Dosage Forms – Section 1.5
Dosage forms are more than just pills and injections—they directly impact how medications work, how quickly they act, and how safely they’re used. For...
Free Nursing Pharmacology Review Course – Pharmacokinetics – Section 1.4
Pharmacokinetics explains what the body does to a medication—and for nurses, it’s essential to understanding how and why drugs work differently from o...
Free Nursing Pharmacology Review Course – Pharmacodynamics – Section 1.3
This is section 1.3 of the nearly 20-hour Nursing Pharmacology Review Course from Meded101! Enjoy!
Pharmacodynamics is the “why” behind what med...
Free Nursing Pharmacology Review Course – Ethical Considerations – Section 1.2
This is section 1.2 of the Nursing Pharmacology Review Course From Meded101.
Every medication decision carries ethical weight, and nurses are of...
Free Nursing Pharmacology Review Course – Nurses Role in Med Management – Section 1.1
This is section 1.1 of the Nursing Pharmacology Review Course From Meded101.
Medication management is one of the most powerful ways nurses infl...
Antihypertensives Part 4 – Nitrates
Welcome to today’s episode, where we’re diving into the world of nitrate medications—one of the cornerstone therapies in cardiovascular care. Whether...
Alprazolam Pharmacology
Alprazolam is a short-acting benzodiazepine that enhances the inhibitory effects of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) at the GABA-A receptor. Clinically,...
Pimavanserin Pharmacology Podcast
Pimavanserin is an atypical antipsychotic approved for the treatment of hallucinations and delusions associated with Parkinson’s disease psychosis. Un...
Antihypertensives Test Prep and Practice Pearls; Part 3 – Aldosterone Antagonists and Vasodilators
Aldosterone antagonists, such as spironolactone and eplerenone, are potassium-sparing diuretics that block aldosterone at the mineralocorticoid recept...
Antihypertensives Test Prep and Practice Pearls; Part 2 – ARBs and Thiazides
This podcast is designed to help pharmacy and nursing learners cut through the noise and focus on the high-yield concepts that matter most when it com...
Antihypertensives Test Prep and Practice Pearls; Part 1 – ACEIs and CCBs
Welcome to today’s episode, where we dive into two cornerstone classes of antihypertensives: ACE inhibitors and calcium channel blockers. These drugs...
Moxifloxacin Pharmacology
Moxifloxacin is a fourth-generation fluoroquinolone that works by inhibiting bacterial DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV—two enzymes essential for DNA r...
Albuterol Pharmacology
On this episode of the Real Life Pharmacology Podcast, I cover albuterol pharmacology, adverse effects, and a rare indication for this classic respira...
Glycopyrrolate Pharmacology
Glycopyrrolate is an anticholinergic medication commonly used to reduce excessive secretions, particularly in palliative care, postoperative settings,...
Bisacodyl (Dulcolax) Pharmacology
Bisacodyl, commonly known by the brand name Dulcolax, is a stimulant laxative widely used for short-term relief of constipation and bowel preparation...
Fludrocortisone (Florinef) Pharmacology
On this podcast episode, I cover fludrocortisone. Fludrocortisone is a synthetic corticosteroid with potent mineralocorticoid activity and minimal glu...
10 Common Examples of The Prescribing Cascade
One of the most important yet often overlooked concepts in pharmacology is the prescribing cascade. It occurs when a new medication is prescribed to t...
Airsupra (Albuterol/budesonide) Pharmacology
Airsupra is a combination inhaler that contains albuterol and budesonide, approved for as-needed use in adults with asthma. It represents the first re...
Daptomycin Pharmacology
In this episode of Real Life Pharmacology, we take a deep dive into daptomycin, a lipopeptide antibiotic primarily used for serious Gram-positive infe...
Cefepime Pharmacology
Cefepime is a fourth-generation cephalosporin antibiotic with broad-spectrum activity against both gram-positive and gram-negative organisms, includin...
Midodrine Pharmacology Podcast
Midodrine is an oral alpha-1 agonist most commonly used for the treatment of symptomatic orthostatic hypotension. Its mechanism of action is through p...
Piperacillin/Tazobactam Pharmacology
Zosyn (piperacillin/tazobactam) is a broad-spectrum β-lactam/β-lactamase inhibitor combination used widely in hospitals. Piperacillin covers gram-posi...
Senna Pharmacology
Senna is a stimulant laxative. Its pharmacological activity comes from natural compounds called sennosides. Metabolites act locally in the colon to st...
Revefenacin Pharmacology Podcast
Revefenacin (brand name Yupelri) is a long-acting muscarinic antagonist (LAMA) used for the maintenance treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary dis...
Desmopressin Pharmacology Podcast
Desmopressin is a synthetic analog of vasopressin, also known as antidiuretic hormone (ADH). It works by mimicking the action of natural ADH on the ki...
Ciprofloxacin Pharmacology Podcast
On this podcast, I cover ciprofloxacin pharmacology. Ciprofloxacin is one of the most widely recognized fluoroquinolone antibiotics and has been on th...