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Need a quick pharma refresh? πŸ’Š Here is your high-yield guide to Aminosalicylates (5-ASA). Learn critical safety alerts, drug interactions (Warfarin, Digoxin), and vital #NCLEX tips for managing IBD patients. nurseseducator.com! πŸ‘‡ #NurseEducator
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πŸ’Š Quick Pharm Review: Ipecac (Emetic Agent). Once common for poison ingestion, it’s rarely recommended today (modern protocols favor activated charcoal). Always call Poison Control first! πŸ“ž Check out the full clinical summary below. πŸ‘‡ #Nursing #NCLEX #Pharmacology #MedTwitter
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Ipecac syrup is an emetic agent tested on the NCLEX, but rarely used today! Avoid giving it with corrosive ingestions or altered mental status due to high aspiration risks. Always contact Poison Control first. 🩺 nurseseducator.com #NCLEX #NurseTwitter
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Prepping for the NCLEX? 🧠 Know the difference: H2 Blockers (like Famotidine) DECREASE stomach acid production. Antacids NEUTRALIZE existing acid. Always look for the "-dine" suffix! Get the full breakdown on H2 Receptor Antagonists below. πŸ‘‡ nurseseducator.com #NCLEX
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πŸ’Š GI Pharm Breakdown for Nursing Students! 🩺 πŸ”Ή Antacids: Fast/Short acting (Separate from other meds by 1 hr!) πŸ”Ή H2 Blockers (-tidine): Take 30 mins before meals πŸ”Ή PPIs (-prazole): Long-term risk of bone loss & C. diff nurseseducator.com πŸ“š #NCLEX #NursingSchool
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Quick pharmacology refresher for your shift or exam prep! πŸ©ΊπŸ’Š Key Antacid side effects to remember for the NCLEX: πŸ”Ή Al = Constipation πŸ”Ή Mg = Diarrhea πŸ”Ή Ca = Kidney stones πŸ”Ή Na Bicarb = Metabolic alkalosis Remember the 1-2 hour rule for other oral meds! πŸ‘‡ #NCLEX #Nursing
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πŸ’‘ Nursing Pharmacology Breakdown: Somatropin (GH) vs. Octreotide (GH Inhibitor). Key clinical takeaway: Somatropin is ONLY effective if epiphyseal plates are still open. Always monitor blood glucose & screen for severe abdominal pain (pancreatitis). #NursingSchool #NCLEXPrep
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Need a quick pharmacology refresh? 🩺 Here is your complete high-yield guide to Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs). Master the "-prazole" family, mechanism of action, long-term risks, and critical nursing interventions at a glance. nurseseducator.com #FOAMed #NursingStudent
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Prepping for the NCLEX? πŸ©ΊπŸ’Š Here’s your Pharm Pearl of the Day! When giving Vasopressin or Desmopressin (DDAVP), the #1 nursing priority is monitoring for WATER INTOXICATION. Watch neuro status, daily weights, & serum sodium closely! πŸ’§πŸ§  #NCLEX #NursingStudent #MedTwitter
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Great nursing care starts with therapeutic communication. 🩺 Pack these 5 essential steps into your clinical routine to build patient trust, improve safety, and deliver truly compassionate care. nurseseducator.com #NurseTwitter #NursingStudent #MedEd
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πŸ“ Quick NCLEX Tip: Oral Contraceptives vs. IUDs! Remember: Estrogen Smoking = ⚠️ ↑ Risk of Blood Clots. DO NOT give to pts with DVT, PE, or Stroke history. E = Estrogen = Emboli! 🩸 Save this cheat sheet for your next exam! πŸ‘‡ #NCLEX #NursingStudent #MedTwitter
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πŸš€ NCLEX Prep: PCA Pumps & Fentanyl Patches! 🩺 πŸ”Ή PCA: Client ONLY operates the pump. Uncontrolled pain? Assess first (AIR Framework)! πŸ”Ή Fentanyl: Patches = Persistent pain. NOT for acute/post-op. Slow onset (up to 17 hrs). Full guide at nurseseducator.com! πŸ“š #NCLEX
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🩺 NCLEX Tip: Who presses the PCA pump button? ONLY the patient! Not family, not the nurse. πŸ›‘ Fentanyl patches? Think "P" for Persistent/chronic pain ONLY, never acute! Save this quick review cheat sheet for your next pharmacology exam! πŸ“πŸ’Š #NCLEX #NursingStudent
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Psychologist vs Psychiatrist for Autism Diagnosis: Who should you see first? 🧩 Learn the key differences, who performs autism assessments, and how to choose the right specialist. nurseseducator.com/psycholog… #AutismAwareness #NursingEducation
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Psychiatrist for Autism Diagnosis: What should you expect during your appointment? 🧩 Learn how psychiatrists assess Autism Spectrum Disorder, what questions they'll ask, and how to prepare. nurseseducator.com/psychiatr… #AutismAwareness #NursingEducation
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Opioids = LOW & SLOW. πŸ“‰πŸ’ Mastering nursing pharm? Remember: ALWAYS hold opioids if RR < 12 and know your AIMS priority intervention for Naloxone (Narcan) administration. Save our quick study guide for your next exam! πŸ©ΊπŸ’ŠπŸ‘‡ #NCLEX #NursingStudent #MedTwitter
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Master NSAIDs for the NCLEX! πŸ©ΊπŸ’Š Key high-yield points: β€’ Mnemonic: NSAIDS (Adverse effects) β€’ Watch for: Tinnitus (Aspirin toxicity), high creatinine, or bleeding β€’ Asthma Nasal Polyps? Avoid NSAIDs Use Acetaminophen instead! nurseseducator.com #NCLEX #NursingSchool
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Master Acetaminophen (Tylenol) pharmacology for the NCLEX/HESI/ATI! πŸ’Š Remember the 3 A's: πŸ”Ή Absence of Bleeding (Preferred over NSAIDs for PUD) πŸ”Ή Alcohol History (High risk for hepatotoxicity) πŸ”Ή Acetylcysteine (The antidote! Monitor ALT/AST) nurseseducator.com #NCLEX
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🚨 NCLEX/HESI Alert: Paralytics (Succinylcholine) do NOT cause loss of consciousness! Always sedate FIRST. Watch for Malignant Hyperthermia: M = Muscle Rigidity H = High Temp ➑️ Action: Prepare IV Dantrolene immediately! nurseseducator.com 🩺 #NCLEX #NursingSchool
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Master 4 high-yield pharmacology points β€’ Phenytoin NG Tube: Hold feeds 1 hr prior, flush 30mL water β€’ Phenytoin Alerts: Report ataxia, new rashes, levels >20 mcg/mL β€’ Succinylcholine: Screen for malignant hyperthermia history β€’ Carbidopa-Levodopa: Avoid high-protein meals
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