The book Pharmacology Mnemonics for the Family Nurse Practitioner is written by Nachole Johnson. There is a lot to learn while you are in nursing school. Due to time pressure, I really appreciated anything that would help me get through school. I have always been a visual learner, and it is easy for me to pick up information if I draw pictures or play with words to facilitate the learning of a complex subject. I loved using mnemonics when I was in nursing school, and that continued when I went to graduate school for my Family Nurse Practitioner degree.
I found that it was easy for me to remember silly sayings during the test that would remind me of the correct answer. Turns out a lot of other people like mnemonics too! I decided to write a book specifically for the field of nurse practitioners. The Pharmacology Mnemonic for the Nurse Practitioner is a general guide to pharmacology, which means it will help you no matter your specialty. It’s a bit of a cross between what you’d expect from a book for nurses and one aimed at doctors.
Topics of this Edition
CHAPTER 1 WHY I WROTE THIS BOOK
CHAPTER 2 PHARMACOLOGY PEARLS
Common Medication Classifications and Actions
Pharmacology Suffixes
CHAPTER 3 CARDIOLOGY
ACE inhibitor side effects (CAPTOPRIL)
Beta blockers:
Ca++ Channel Blockers: Uses- CA++ MASH:
Antiarrhythmic: Classification
CHAPTER 4 PULMONARY
Pulmonary Infiltrations Inducing Drugs “Go BAN Me!”
Antibiotics for TB
CHAPTER 5 ANTIBIOTICS/ANTIVIRALS
Sulfonamide: Major Side Effects….SSSS
Vancomycin – “A Red Van Drove Into The Wall”
Amphotericin Toxicities: AMPHOTERICIN B
Tricyclic Antidepressants:
Depression: 5 Drugs Causing It: PROMS
Benzodiazapines
MAOIs: Indications MAOI’S:
Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors:
Lithium: Side Effects LITH:
CHAPTER 6 PAIN
NSAID Contraindications
Names of Common NSAIDS: CAIN
Morphine: Effects MORPHINES:
Opioids: µ-Receptor Effects “MD CARES”:
Opioids: Effects BAD AMERICANS:
Narcotic Antagonists
Morphine: Effects At mu -Receptor PEAR:
Aspirin: Side Effects ASPIRIN:
CHAPTER 7 ENDOCRINE/IMMUNOLOGY
Side Effects Of Systemic Corticosteroids (CORTICOSTEROIDS)
Steroid Side Effects CUSHINGOID:
Steroids (6 S’s)
Steroids: Side Effects BECLOMETHASONE:
Drugs to Use in Rheumatoid Arthritis: MS. AHILA
Busulfan: Features ABCDEF:
Antirheumatic Agents (Disease Modifying):
Auranofin, Aurothioglucose: Category And Indication
Enzyme Inhibitors: “SICKFACES.COM
Lupus: Drugs Inducing It.
HIP:
CHAPTER 8 GI/LIVER
Zero Order Kinetics Drugs (most common ones) “PEAZ (sounds like
pees) out a constant amount”:
Hepatic Necrosis: Drugs Causing Focal To Massive Necrosis
Principles of management in toxicology
8 A’s for Hepatotoxic Drugs
Inhibitors of p450:
Inhibitors Stop Cute Kids from Eating Grapefruit.
CHAPTER 9 GU/REPRODUCTIVE
Diuretics:
Osmotic Diuretics: Members GUM:
Teratogenic Drugs “W/ TERATOgenic”:
Gynecomastia-Causing Drugs DISCO:
Sex Hormone Drugs: Male “Feminine Males Need Testosterone”:
Teratogenic Drugs: Major Non-Antibiotics TAP CAP:
Don’t Use ‘Safe CT’ in Pregnancy
Drugs Causing Erectile Dysfunction
CHAPTER 10 HEMATOLOGY
Drugs That Potentiate Warfarin (O DEVICES)
Drugs That Decrease The Effectiveness Of Warfarin (PC BRAS)
Thrombolytic Agents USA:
Warfarin: Action, Monitoring – We PT:
Warfarin: Metabolism SLOW:
Lead poisoning: presentation ABCDEFG:
CHAPTER 11 NEURO
Side Effects Of Sodium Valproate (VALPROATE)
Antimuscarinics: Members, Action
CARE Drugs To Treat Alzheimer’s
Muscarinic effects SLUG BAM:
Epilepsy Types, Drugs Of Choice:
Migraine: Prophylaxis Drugs
Neostigmine, on the Contrary, Is:
Phenytoin: adverse effects PHENYTOIN:
Anticholinergic Side Effects
Myasthenia Gravis: Edrophonium Vs. Pyridostigmine
Cholinergics (e.g. Organophosphates): Effects
Methyldopa:
Botulism Toxin: Action, Related Bungarotoxin
Overview of Pharmacology Mnemonics for the Family Nurse Practitioner
Mnemonics are known to improve memory and information retention. Practicing nursing school loads students with a large amount of information in a short amount of time. It can be difficult to remember everything; this is where mnemonics come into play as they are known to increase your memory. The Pharmacology Mnemonic for the Family Nurse Practitioner is for students and practicing NPs alike. Written by Nachole Johnson, MSN, FNP-BC, this easy-to-read book is organized to help you learn the information you need to know quickly, efficiently, and in a fun way. Illustrations are also included to support the information. Use this book as a reference when you are in school and as a review while practicing NP. Pharmacology Mnemonics for the Family Nurse Practitioner covers common pharmacology abbreviations, drug classifications, drug antidotes, and more!
Description:
| Book Name | Pharmacology Mnemonics for the Family Nurse Practitioner |
| Author of Book | Nachole Johnson |
| Edition | N/A |
| Language | English |
| Format | |
| Category | Nursing Books |
