Pharmacology for The Bedside Nurse – Cyndi Zarbano
- Faculty:
- Cyndi Zarbano
- Duration:
- Full Day
- Format:
- Audio and Video
- Copyright:
- Mar 09, 2018
Description
- Can’t Miss Medication Updates
- The “Why’s and When’s” of Medication Administration
- The ABCDs of the Cardiac Medicine Cabinet
- Recognizing the Diabetic Patient in Crisis
- Avoiding Complications with GI Bleeds
- New Reversal Agents for Anticoagulants
- Identifying Alternative Methods for Pain Control
There are a staggering number of drugs that nurses are expected to keep current on. With so many changes occurring daily related to medications and treatment guidelines, how are you supposed to keep up?
Relax; expert, Cyndi Zarbano, MSN-Ed, CCRN, CEN, PCCN, CMSRN, CLNC, NLCP, has done all the reading and research for you! She’ll provide you with the most up-to-date information and give you tools and strategies to ensure that you understand “why and when” a certain medication is prescribed, what the potential side effects are and what to do if life-threatening complications occur.
Don’t miss this opportunity! This program is guaranteed to increase your knowledge of potential drug interactions, proper administration methods and monitoring procedures for a variety of medications used to treat common acute and chronic conditions. Cyndi is known for a teaching style that is entertaining, using stories and humor to help you retain what you learn, so you can pass that knowledge on to peers and the patients you care for.
Handouts
| Manual (3.42 MB) | 120 Pages | Available after Purchase |
Outline
- Cardiac
- The Spectrum of Coronary Artery Disease
- The ABCDs of the Cardiac Medicine Cabinet
- ACEs/ARBs
- Beta Blockers
- Calcium Channel Blockers
- Diuretics
- MONA vs. FONA: Which is the Best Treatment
- Drug Priorities for Ischemic Injury & Heart Failure
- Must Know Side Effects of Alpha Blockers
- Antiarrhythmic Options
- Maintaining Electrolyte Balance with Diuretics
- Cardiac Benefits of Statins Beyond Treating Dyslipidemia
- Strategies to Avoid Rhabdo
- Endocrine
- The Newest Oral Hypoglycemics
- Short- & Long-Acting Insulins
- Ace Inhibitors & the Diabetic Patient
- Vasopressin for Diabetes Insipidus
- Acute Hyperglycemic States: DKA, HHS
- Insulin Drips
- Gastrointestinal
- Anticholinergics: Impact on the GI System
- Anti-emetics & How They Work to Guide Your Selection
- Understanding H2 Blockers & Proton Pump
- Inhibitors
- Upper & Lower GI Bleeds: Ulcers, Varices, Diverticulitis
- Protonix, Vasopressin, Octreotide
- Fluid Resuscitation & Blood Products: Avoiding & Treating TACO & TRALI
- Pulmonary
- Corticosteroids for the Airway
- Avoiding Complications
- Bronchodilators: MDIs vs. Nebulizers
- The Beta Blocker & Asthma Connection
- Pulmonary Embolus: From Thrombolytics to Interventional Radiology
- Anticoagulation Goals
- Exploring the 5 Categories of Anticoagulants:
- Coumarins
- Factor 10a Inhibitors
- Heparins
- Thrombin Inhibitors
- Anti-Platelets
- The New Reversal Agents
- Pain Control
- NSAIDS/Acetaminophen/Aspirin
- New Concerns with Opioids
- Medical Marijuana: What has Research Taught Us?
- Reversal Agents
- Managing Overdose
Faculty
Cyndi Zarbano, MSN, BSN, CCRN, CEN, PCCN, CMSRN, CLNC Related seminars and products: 48
Clinical Review
Cyndi Zarbano, MSN, BSN, CCRN, CEN, PCCN, CMSRN, CLNC, has been a nurse for more than 25 years and a legal nurse consultant (LNC) for 12. Many of her cases in the last decade have been consulting and educating nurses who have gotten into trouble with the board of nursing and helping hem complete their corrective action stipulations. Medication errors and patient injury are a common cause of corrective action, license suspension and loss of license.
Cyndi’s clinical area of expertise has been in various intensive care/critical care roles, currently working for Mayo in Minnesota. She has been a national seminar speaker for over ten years speaking to diverse healthcare audiences throughout the country. During her presentations, she has earned the reputation of keeping attendees engaged with the use of current clinical knowledge, fascinating legal stories, and the interjection of nursing humor to keep it fun.
Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Cyndi Zarbano is the owner of Clinical Review Consultants. She receives a speaking honorarium from PESI, Inc.
Non-financial: Cyndi Zarbano has no relevant non-financial relationship to disclose.
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