Gabapentin Nursing Considerations

gabapentin nursing considerations

Gabapentin Nursing Implications Gabapentin Nursing Pharmacology Gabapentin is a drug used to help control seizures among patients with epilepsy. It is under the classification of anticonvulsant medications. Gabapentin can be used to treat restless legs syndrome and some forms of nerve pain. Gabapentin works by changing the electrical activity in the brain and altering the … Read more

Ace Inhibitors Nursing Considerations

ace inhibitors nursing considerations

Ace Inhibitors Nursing Implications Ace Inhibitors Nursing Pharmacology Angiotensin-converting enzyme or ACE inhibitors were initially approved in 1981 for the treatment of intractable hypertension. They have demonstrated lower morbidity and mortality in patients with congestive heart failure, myocardial infarction, diabetes, chronic renal insufficiency, and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease. Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors, or ACE inhibitors, are a … Read more

Beta Blockers Nursing Considerations

Beta Blockers Nursing Considerations

Beta Blockers Nursing Implications Beta Blockers Nursing Pharmacology 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 or flight” hormone. Beta blockers may affect the heart … Read more

Lung Surfactants Nursing Considerations

lung surfactant nursing considerations

Lung Surfactants NCLEX Nursing Pharmacology Review Lung Surfactants Nursing Pharmacology Review Surfactants in the lungs are naturally occurring compounds or lipoproteins containing lipids and apoproteins that lower surface tension in the alveoli, allowing the alveoli to expand for gas exchange. Lung surfactants are medications that are administered to premature newborns who do not have enough … Read more

Anticoagulant Nursing Considerations

anticoagulant nursing considerations

Anticoagulant Nursing Implications Anticoagulant Patient Education Nursing Anticoagulants are a group of drugs that are used to prevent blood clot formation. Blood clots are clumps of blood products that can form in the blood vessels. These clots can dislodge and travel into the circulation and get stuck in arteries and veins causing serious medical emergencies … Read more