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Exploring the Essential Features of “Cyndi Zarbano – Pharmacology for The Bedside Nurse”
Description
- 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.
Speaker
Cyndi Zarbano, MSN-Ed, CCRN, CMSRN, LNC
Cyndi Zarbano, MSN-Ed, CCRN, CMSRN, LNC, has been a nurse for nearly 30 years specializing in intensive care. She earned her legal nurse consultant training through the Vickie Milazzo Institute in 2008 and has worked on over 200 cases for both plaintiff and defense. Her role has included analyzing medical records, determining merit, assisting with client interviews, attending medical appointments, locating testing experts, completing chronologies, reviewing billing for accuracy, deposition/jury question development, and assisting in court strategy development. She has served as a testifying expert for 16 cases. Cyndi is a renowned national seminar speaker having spoken for numerous companies since 2008, including her own, Clinical Review Consultants. She works for Mayo Clinic in Minnesota continuing her passion for bedside nursing in critical care.
Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Cynthia Zarbano is the owner of Clinical Review Consultants and has an employment relationship with Mayo Mankato. She receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Cynthia Zarbano has no relevant non-financial relationships.
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
Objectives
- Identify strategies to avoid adverse drug events.
- Analyze the major classes of cardiovascular drugs.
- Recognize potential drug-to-drug interactions in the patient taking anticoagulants.
- Discuss critical side effects for the patient taking statins.
- Formulate a plan of care for the patient receiving blood transfusions.
- Prioritize interventions for the patient who has overdosed on opioids.
Target Audience
Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Physician Assistants, Cardiovascular Technicians
Reviews
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“Awesome presenter and easy to relate to information via this presenter!!”
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