Pharmacology Guide by Category
A study-oriented overview of common medication categories for nursing learners.
Cardiovascular Medications
Common categories include beta blockers, ACE inhibitors, calcium channel blockers, diuretics, and statins. Review intended effects, monitoring, and patient teaching with your course materials.
CNS & Psych Medications
Benzodiazepines, SSRIs, antipsychotics, and anticonvulsants each have distinct indications, monitoring needs, and safety considerations.
Endocrine & Metabolic Medications
Insulin, oral antidiabetics, thyroid medication, and corticosteroids require careful knowledge of timing, monitoring, and patient education.
Anti-Infectives
Penicillins, cephalosporins, macrolides, and aminoglycosides each call for focused assessment and safety awareness.
Respiratory Medications
Know the role of bronchodilators, anticholinergics, and inhaled steroids in a respiratory care plan.
GI Medications
PPIs, antiemetics, and laxatives are common categories with important administration and teaching points.
Blood Thinners & Anticoagulants
Anticoagulants, antiplatelets, and thrombolytics require close attention to bleeding precautions, monitoring, and escalation.