Here’s something useful for new nurses — a guide to medications for nurses. A nurse’s shift never ends without preparing and giving medications to patients. For this reason, mastering every little detail about medication preparation and administration is essential in improving your skill competency as a nurse. To help you with this endeavor, here’s your […]

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The use of herbal supplements has been increasing over the years. According to the American Botanical Council, herbal product sales continue to increase every year. Herbal product sales reached US$7 billion last 2016 which is a 7.7% increase from 2015’s sales. It’s also the 13th consecutive year of sales growth in herbal products. Is It […]

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Doing math in nursing and nursing school is a lot harder and more critical than you think. One wrong interpretation and calculation can compromise your patients’ safety and health. Despite that, however, pharmacology for nurses shouldn’t make you feel scared or overwhelmed. Here’s an in-depth yet easy-to-understand guide to help you out. Abbreviations used in […]

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Pharmacology isn’t the easiest to study and master. Apart from drug names, you also have to know what they do, how they interact with each other, and who they are for. You also need to know how much the body can take and what can happen if a patient takes more than what’s necessary. As […]

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Antibiotics are believed to be one of the greatest discoveries of the 20th century. Without them, there would have been more incurable diseases and a lot more lives lost. We depend on antibiotics in treating almost all types of infections, from a simple ear infection to seriously fatal blood infections. Now, imagine if antibiotics no […]

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When you’re a nurse, it’s not enough that you know how a drug works. You also have to be aware of how several drugs interact. Mixing two or more medications in a syringe or an infusion pump always carries the risk of interaction so you should always be cautious. For your patients’ safety, here are […]

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Do you know that there are many old medicine remedies lately being proven harmful for human consumption? Thanks to the hardwork of researchers, the world became aware of the harmful medications typically used in healthcare in the early times. Your parents and grandparents may have taken these antiquated medications before they were pulled out from […]

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Have you ever heard about grapefruit and medication interactions? Above all other fruits, healthcare providers strongly warn against consumption of grapefruit while under oral medication treatment. Here are 8 frequently asked questions and concerns with regard to grapefruit and medication. 1. Why is eating grapefruit dangerous when taken with certain medicines? Grapefruit contains furanocoumarins, a […]

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If you think medication errors can only happen within the four walls of the hospital, then it’s probably high time you get your facts straight. Patients, much like their nurses and doctors, can commit medication mistakes that can result in a whole range of possible side effects. And it doesn’t really matter whether they have […]

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Medication preparation is a normal part of a nurse’s everyday tasks at work. A nurse’s day in a hospital or a clinic never ends without preparing a single medication. With lots of medication preparations developed nowadays, there are plenty of ways on how a drug is prepared for patient administration. As shared by nurses around […]

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Being familiar with common drugs and their antidotes is important for nurses. There are hundreds of known antidotes in the medical field nowadays but there are some in particular that need to be remembered because of how frequently they are used in times of emergencies. Being knowledgeable about antidotes is critical especially during times of emergencies so you […]

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1. Signs of Acetaminophen Poisoning.   Acetaminophen is a pain reliever that is used to treat mild to moderate pain from headaches, muscle aches, menstrual periods, colds and sore throats, toothaches or backaches. It can also be used to reduce fever. Also Read: A Nurse’s Ultimate Guide to Accurate Drug Dosage Calculations Side effects of acetaminophen […]

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Nurses need to learn pharmacology in order to administer medications well, know why the patient is getting the medication, how the medication works, how to administer it, and what side effects to expect. Also Read: A Nurse’s Ultimate Guide to Accurate Drug Dosage Calculations Here are 12 informative and enlightening Pharmacology flashcards that nurses will […]

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