Pharmacology

Vasopressors NCLEX Nursing Pharmacology Review Nursing Pharmacology Study Guide on Vasopressors Vasopressors are a class of drugs that increase blood pressure and promote tissue perfusion through vasoconstriction. These are potent medications that are widely used in critical conditions and medical emergencies involving severely low blood pressure levels such as in …

Corticosteroids NCLEX Nursing Pharmacology Review Nursing Pharmacology Study Guide on Corticosteroids Corticosteroids are a class of drug that are used to reduce inflammation in the body as well as to control overactive immune system activity and hormonal imbalances. Corticosteroids mimics cortisol, a hormone that is naturally produced in the adrenal …

Proton pump inhibitors PPIs NCLEX Nursing Pharmacology Review Nursing Pharmacology Study Guide: Proton Pump Inhibitors Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are a group of medications mainly used to treat gastric acid-related disorders.  PPIs work by inhibiting the gastric proton pumps from releasing gastric acid, providing long-lasting reduction in stomach acid production …

Beta Blockers NCLEX Review Care Plans Nursing Pharmacology Study Guide: Beta Blockers Beta-adrenergic blocking agents, commonly known as beta blockers, are medications used to reduce blood pressure and are often prescribed to treat cardiac problems. They work by blocking the effects of adrenaline, also called epinephrine, which is “the fight …

Antacids Nursing Pharmacology Study Notes and Care Plan Nursing Pharmacology Study Guide: Antacids Antacids are a group of gastrointestinal (GI) medication that contains inorganic salts that have the ability to neutralize stomach acid. Several GI disorders can be treated with antacids, particularly indigestion and peptic ulcer disease. Many antacids can …