Neurological & Psychiatric study notes

8 lessons

ADHD Stimulants: Pharmacology, Safety, and Nursing Considerations A focused review of CNS stimulants used to treat ADHD, including mechanism of action, cardiovascular and growth-related safety con... RN
Alzheimer's Disease Medications: Nursing Pharmacology Study Guide A focused review of the two main drug classes used in Alzheimer's disease — cholinesterase inhibitors and NMDA receptor antagonist... RN
Antidepressants: SSRIs, SNRIs, TCAs, and MAOIs — Nursing Review A focused NCLEX-style review of the major antidepressant classes, covering mechanisms, side effects, nursing considerations, serot... RN
Antiepileptic Drugs: Nursing Pharmacology Study Guide A structured review of antiepileptic drugs covering seizure-type drug selection, mechanisms, side effects, pregnancy safety, and k... RN
Antipsychotics: Typical vs Atypical — Nursing Study Guide A focused review of first- and second-generation antipsychotics, including mechanisms, side effects, EPS, NMS, clozapine monitorin... RN
Anxiolytics and Sedative-Hypnotics: Nursing Pharmacology Study Guide A focused review of benzodiazepines, barbiturates, Z-drugs, and buspirone, including mechanisms, indications, side effects, overdo... RN
Migraine Medications: Abortive and Preventive Therapy A comprehensive nursing study guide on migraine medications, covering abortive and preventive drug classes, mechanisms, side effec... RN
Mood Stabilizers: Lithium, Valproate, Carbamazepine, and Lamotrigine A focused nursing review of the major mood stabilizers used in bipolar disorder, covering therapeutic ranges, toxicity, black box... RN