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Nursing Exam Prep [NCLEX-RN] 45, Pharmacology Principles
Published 3 months ago
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This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams.
In this episode you will learn:
• How to apply the four principles of pharmacokinetics (ADME) to NCLEX-style patient scenarios involving organ dysfunction.
• The critical nursing interventions required for medications with a narrow therapeutic index, such as lithium or digoxin.
• How to differentiate between a manageable side effect and a life-threatening adverse effect to prioritize nursing actions.
• Why you must question standard medication dosages for clients with liver or kidney failure to prevent drug toxicity.
• A simple mnemonic, "Organ function dictates drug action," to connect patient assessment findings to medication safety.
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