10 Common Examples of The Prescribing Cascade

In this episode, we explore several important non-statin cholesterol-lowering therapies, focusing on their mechanisms, clinical uses, and practical considerations for patient care. We start with bile acid sequestrants, also known as resins, including cholestyramine, colestipol, a ...  Afficher plus

Managing cholesterol is a key part of preventing cardiovascular disease, and nurses are on the front lines of patient care. In this episode, we explore the main cholesterol-lowering medications, including statins, ezetimibe, PCSK9 inhibitors, fibrates, and more. You’ll learn how ...  Afficher plus

Contributor: Jorge Chalit-Hernandez, OMS3

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CYP enzymes are responsible for the metabolism of many medications, drugs, and other substances

In this episode, we discuss the evidence, safety, and place in therapy of Journavx® (suzetrigine), a newly approved analgesic with a unique non-opioid mechanism of action and additional considerations for its use. Key Concepts Suzetrigine is a first in its class NaV1.8 sodium cha ...  Afficher plus

CardioNerds Dr. Rick Ferraro, Dr. Gurleen Kaur, and Dr. Maryam Barkhordarian discuss the evidence and data supporting SGLT inhibition for cardiovascular and kidney health outcomes with expert faculty Dr. Muthu Vaduganathan. They discuss the role of SGLT inhibitors in different po ...  Afficher plus

The 2020 ACLS guidelines updated the dose for administration of Atropine and Dopamine for the treatment of unstable bradycardia. The signs & symptoms of unstable bradycardia. Atropine's new dose and maximum. The use of atropine when a patient is in a second degree type II or thir ...  Afficher plus