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► THIS VIDEO will guide you through the critical concept of nephrotoxicity, a vital topic for nursing students, and a common challenge in clinical practice. 🏥📚 Focusing on kidney health and the impact of certain medications, this tutorial is a must-watch for anyone aiming to excel in their nursing journey. 💉💡
Starting with a clear breakdown of the term 'nephrotoxicity', the video emphasizes the dangers certain drugs pose to kidney health. 🩺🚑 Key antibiotics like gentamicin and amphotericin B are highlighted, stressing the need for nurses to monitor kidney function closely before, during, and after administering these medications. 📈🚨
Attention is also given to the potential risks associated with radiocontrast media and its interactions with medications like metformin, commonly used for type 2 diabetes. The video provides practical tips for managing these risks, such as withholding metformin before and after administering contrast media. 🤔💊
A special focus is placed on everyday medications like NSAIDs, including ibuprofen and naproxen, and their impact on kidney health. The video shares a personal story to illustrate the real-world consequences of these interactions, especially in vulnerable populations like the elderly. 👵🏽💊
Diving deeper, the tutorial explores the effects of ACE inhibitors, NSAIDs, and certain psych medications like lithium salts, commonly used for mood stabilization in conditions like schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. 🧠💊 It also touches on the nephrotoxic potential of chemotherapy drugs, adding another layer to the complex decision-making process in patient care. 🎗🔬
Finally, the video equips nursing students with practical skills to monitor kidney health, focusing on lab tests like serum creatinine and BUN levels. 🧑⚕️🔍 It provides normal ranges for these indicators, emphasizing the importance of context and patient-specific factors in interpreting these values.
► THE PROF 👨🏫
Dr. Rhonda Lawes is a Certified Nurse Educator (CNE), and an Assistant Professor at the University of Oklahoma College of Nursing in Oklahoma, USA. She obtained her PhD in Educational Psychology from Oklahoma State University in 2016. Due to her achievements, she has earned numerous teaching awards. She teaches nursing students how to use the science of cognitive learning to maximize their study effectiveness. Within Lecturio, Dr. Lawes is the Director of Nursing Education Programs, and teaches courses on Pharmacology (Nursing), Medical Surgical Nursing and Pathophysiology. 💉🩺📋
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► CHAPTERS
00:00 Introduction to Nephrotoxicity
00:17 Antibiotics and Kidney Damage
00:46 Radiocontrast Media and Metformin
01:53 ACE Inhibitors
02:03 NSAIDs
03:19 Chemotherapy Drugs
03:37 Monitoring Kidney Health: Serum Creatinine
05:02 Monitoring Kidney Health: BUN Levels
25 июн 2024
