Memorizing Pharmacology Podcast: Prefixes, Suffixes, and Side Effects for Pharmacy and Nursing Pharmacology by Body System

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Webpage: https://www.memorizingpharm.com/ 1) Propane Let's build propane , a three-carbon alkane that's all about clean, single bonds. In our model, you'll need 3 black (carbon) atoms and 8 white (hydrogen) atoms. Line up the black atoms in a row, connect them with single bonds, then fill in the whites like a hydrogen hug. Simple, stable, and ready to fuel your understanding of alkanes. 

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Free book is here at  https://www.memorizingpharm.com/books Summary 3.20 Vancomycin  The chapter covers vancomycin, a glycopeptide antibiotic used for treating serious infections like MRSA. It works by inhibiting bacterial cell wall synthesis. Vancomycin is typically administered via IV for systemic infections and orally for C-diff. Key concerns include nephrotoxicity, ototoxicity, and "red man sy...

Free book is here at  https://www.memorizingpharm.com/books Summary Chapter 3.19 Antitubercular Chapter 3.19 discusses antitubercular medications used to treat tuberculosis (TB), which primarily affects the lungs. These drugs work by inhibiting mycobacterial growth or disrupting RNA synthesis, requiring long-term treatment (6 months to 2 years). Key considerations include monitoring liver function...

Free book is here at  https://www.memorizingpharm.com/books Summary 3.18 Antihelmintics Chapter 3.18 covers antihelmintics, medications used to treat parasitic worm infections such as roundworms and flatworms. These drugs work by preventing glucose uptake or blocking neuronal transmission, leading to parasite paralysis and death. Prolonged use may cause liver damage and bone marrow suppression. Pa...

Free book is here at  https://www.memorizingpharm.com/books Summary 3.17 Antiprotozoals  Chapter 3.17 discusses antiprotozoals, medications used to treat protozoan infections such as Giardia. An example is metronidazole, which disrupts protozoal folic acid synthesis. It can be administered orally, topically, or intravenously. Side effects may include seizures, peripheral neuropathies, and dizzines...

Free book is here at  https://www.memorizingpharm.com/books Summary 3.16 Antimalarials  Chapter 3.16 covers antimalarials, drugs used to prevent and treat malaria, such as chloroquine. They act by disrupting the lifecycle of the malaria parasite. Side effects may include GI upset, vision changes, and hearing loss. Monitoring is necessary, especially for renal function, and patients should take the...

Free book is here at  https://www.memorizingpharm.com/books Summary Chapter 3.15 Antifungals Chapter 3.15 discusses antifungal medications, which are used to treat fungal infections like athlete's foot, ringworm, and yeast infections. The chapter covers classes such as imidazoles, triazoles, allylamines, and polyenes, highlighting their mechanisms (disrupting cell membrane synthesis) and administr...

Free book is here at  https://www.memorizingpharm.com/books Summary 3.14 Antivirals Nursing Pharmacology Chapter 3.14 discusses antivirals, a medication class used to treat viral infections. It covers subclasses like antiherpes (e.g., acyclovir), antiinfluenza (e.g., oseltamivir), anti-hepatitis, and antiretrovirals (e.g., HIV treatment). These drugs inhibit viral replication at different stages,...

Free book is here at  https://www.memorizingpharm.com/books Summary Tetracyclines 3.13  Tetracyclines are broad-spectrum antibiotics that inhibit bacterial protein synthesis. They're effective against gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria but have limitations due to side effects like photosensitivity, teeth discoloration, and risks in pregnancy/children under 8. Patients should avoid direct sun...

Free book is here at  https://www.memorizingpharm.com/books Summary Chapter 3.12 Aminoglycosides Chapter 3.12 covers aminoglycosides, a potent broad-spectrum antibiotic class that inhibits bacterial protein synthesis by binding to the 30S ribosomal subunit. Commonly used for severe infections like streptococcal endocarditis, they are administered intravenously or intramuscularly. Major concerns in...

Free book is here at  https://www.memorizingpharm.com/books Summary 3.11 Macrolides - Nursing Pharmacology  Chapter 3.11 discusses macrolides, a broad-spectrum antibiotic class that inhibits bacterial RNA protein synthesis, making them bacteriostatic. They're effective against gram-positive and some gram-negative bacteria, treating respiratory, skin, and sexually transmitted infections. Side effec...

Free book is here at  https://www.memorizingpharm.com/books Summary 3.10 Fluoroquinolones Chapter 3.10 discusses fluoroquinolones, a synthetic class of broad-spectrum antibacterial medications that inhibit bacterial DNA replication. Used to treat pneumonia, skin, and urinary tract infections, they are effective against gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria. Caution is needed due to the risk of...

Free book is here at  https://www.memorizingpharm.com/books In this episode we return to turning the open educational nursing resource for nursing pharmacology into audio, we'll start with the 1st edition antimicrobials then move on to the new second edition with the next topic.  Summary and Quiz 3.9 Sulfonamides  Chapter 3.9 discusses sulfonamides, a class of broad-spectrum antibiotics. They inhi...

Free book is here at  https://www.memorizingpharm.com/books In this episode we return to turning the open educational nursing resource for nursing pharmacology into audio, we'll start with the 1st edition antimicrobials then move on to the new second edition with the next topic.  Summary - 3.8 Monobactams Overview and Quiz  Chapter 3.8 of the Nursing Pharmacology guide covers monobactams, a narrow...

Free book is here at  https://www.memorizingpharm.com/books In this episode we return to turning the open educational nursing resource for nursing pharmacology into audio, we'll start with the 1st edition antimicrobials then move on to the new second edition with the next topic.  Summary Chapter 3.7 Carbapenems Chapter 3.7 of the Nursing Pharmacology guide discusses carbapenems, a broad-spectrum c...

Free book is here at  https://www.memorizingpharm.com/books In this episode we return to turning the open educational nursing resource for nursing pharmacology into audio, we'll start with the 1st edition antimicrobials then move on to the new second edition with the next topic.  Summary 3.6 Cephalosporins Nursing Pharmacology  Chapter 3.6 of the Nursing Pharmacology guide focuses on cephalosporin...

Free book is here at  https://www.memorizingpharm.com/books In this episode we return to turning the open educational nursing resource for nursing pharmacology into audio, we'll start with the 1st edition antimicrobials then move on to the new second edition with the next topic.  Summary Chapter 3.5 Penicillins  Chapter 3.5 of the Nursing Pharmacology guide focuses on penicillins, detailing their...

Free book is here at  https://www.memorizingpharm.com/books In this episode we return to turning the open educational nursing resource for nursing pharmacology into audio, we'll start with the 1st edition antimicrobials then move on to the new second edition with the next topic.  Summary Chapter 3.4 of the Nursing Pharmacology guide discusses the nursing process in relation to administering antimi...

Free book is here at  https://www.memorizingpharm.com/books In this episode we return to turning the open educational nursing resource for nursing pharmacology into audio, we'll start with the 1st edition antimicrobials then move on to the new second edition with the next topic.  Chapter 3.3 Administration Considerations Summary Chapter 3.3 of the Nursing Pharmacology guide covers key consideratio...

Free book is here at  https://www.memorizingpharm.com/books In this episode we return to turning the open educational nursing resource for nursing pharmacology into audio, we'll start with the 1st edition antimicrobials then move on to the new second edition with the next topic.  Summary of OER 3.2 Antimicrobial Basics: Antimicrobials are drugs designed to kill or inhibit the growth of harmful mic...

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