Listen "#139: Getting to Know Norepinephrine"
Episode Synopsis
In this week’s episode I’m talking you through a potent medication used in the critical care setting to treat severe hypotension that has not responded to fluids. And that, my friends, is norepinephrine (brand name Levophed). Using the Straight A Nursing DRRUGS framework, we’ll dive into the need-to-know info so you can feel confident in clinical, on the job, or on your exams.
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Full Transcript - Read the article and view references. There are also some dosage calculations to practice at the end of this article.
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Full Transcript - Read the article and view references. There are also some dosage calculations to practice at the end of this article.
FREE CLASS - If all you've heard are nursing school horror stories, then you need this class! Join me in this on-demand session where I dispel all those nursing school myths and show you that YES...you can thrive in nursing school without it taking over your life!
Dosage Calculations Guide - Kick math anxiety to the curb and learn the basics of how to set up and perform dosage calculations using dimensional analysis. Includes 10 free practice questions!
Pharmacology Success Pack - Want to get a head start on pharmacology? Download the FREE Pharmacology Success Pack.
Fast Pharmacology - Learn pharmacology concepts in 5 minutes or less in this audio based program. Perfect for on-the-go review!
💕Did you love this episode? Please take a moment to follow or subscribe to the show so you never miss an episode!
___________________
The information, including but not limited to, audio, video, text, and graphics contained on this podcast are for educational purposes only. No content on this podcast is intended to guide nursing practice and does not supersede any individual healthcare provider's scope of practice or any nursing school curriculum. Additionally, no content on this podcast is intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.
Straight A Nursing is a proud member of the Airwave Media Network.
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