Webpage: https://www.memorizingpharm.com/ 1) Propane Let’s build propane, a three-carbon alkane that’s all about clean, single bonds. In our model, you’ll need 3 black (carbon) atoms and 8 white (hydrogen) atoms. Line up the black atoms in a row, connect them with single bonds, then fill in the whites like a hydrogen hug. Simple, stable, and ready to fuel your understanding of alkanes.
May 25, 2025•6 min•Season 1Ep. 149
Whether you're a student, healthcare professional, or just curious about how medications work, our online community college pharmacology course has you covered. This 10-week, completely asynchronous course is designed to fit your schedule — no live sessions required. Learn at your own pace with flexible access to comprehensive content with weekly deadlines for course submission from May 20th to July 31st, 2025. In this practical course, you'll gain clear insights into: Pharmaceutical nomenclatur...
Mar 13, 2025•9 min•Season 1Ep. 148
Free book is here at https://www.memorizingpharm.com/books Summary 3.20 Vancomycin The chapter covers vancomycin, a glycopeptide antibiotic used for treating serious infections like MRSA. It works by inhibiting bacterial cell wall synthesis. Vancomycin is typically administered via IV for systemic infections and orally for C-diff. Key concerns include nephrotoxicity, ototoxicity, and "red man syndrome," which occurs with rapid infusion. Monitoring of renal function and trough levels is crucial. ...
Oct 07, 2024•4 min•Season 1Ep. 147
Free book is here at https://www.memorizingpharm.com/books Summary Chapter 3.19 Antitubercular Chapter 3.19 discusses antitubercular medications used to treat tuberculosis (TB), which primarily affects the lungs. These drugs work by inhibiting mycobacterial growth or disrupting RNA synthesis, requiring long-term treatment (6 months to 2 years). Key considerations include monitoring liver function, avoiding alcohol, and ensuring patient adherence to therapy. Common medications include isoniazid a...
Oct 06, 2024•4 min•Season 1Ep. 146
Free book is here at https://www.memorizingpharm.com/books Summary 3.18 Antihelmintics Chapter 3.18 covers antihelmintics, medications used to treat parasitic worm infections such as roundworms and flatworms. These drugs work by preventing glucose uptake or blocking neuronal transmission, leading to parasite paralysis and death. Prolonged use may cause liver damage and bone marrow suppression. Patient education should include proper hygiene practices to prevent reinfection. Multiple Choice Quest...
Oct 05, 2024•4 min•Season 1Ep. 145
Free book is here at https://www.memorizingpharm.com/books Summary 3.17 Antiprotozoals Chapter 3.17 discusses antiprotozoals, medications used to treat protozoan infections such as Giardia. An example is metronidazole, which disrupts protozoal folic acid synthesis. It can be administered orally, topically, or intravenously. Side effects may include seizures, peripheral neuropathies, and dizziness. Patients should avoid alcohol during treatment and be aware that the medication can cause darkened ...
Oct 04, 2024•4 min•Season 1Ep. 144
Free book is here at https://www.memorizingpharm.com/books Summary 3.16 Antimalarials Chapter 3.16 covers antimalarials, drugs used to prevent and treat malaria, such as chloroquine. They act by disrupting the lifecycle of the malaria parasite. Side effects may include GI upset, vision changes, and hearing loss. Monitoring is necessary, especially for renal function, and patients should take the medication with food and adhere to prescribed regimens. Multiple Choice Questions What is the primary...
Oct 03, 2024•3 min•Season 1Ep. 143
Free book is here at https://www.memorizingpharm.com/books Summary Chapter 3.15 Antifungals Chapter 3.15 discusses antifungal medications, which are used to treat fungal infections like athlete's foot, ringworm, and yeast infections. The chapter covers classes such as imidazoles, triazoles, allylamines, and polyenes, highlighting their mechanisms (disrupting cell membrane synthesis) and administration routes. It emphasizes monitoring for side effects like hepatotoxicity, nephrotoxicity, and ensu...
Oct 02, 2024•8 min•Season 1Ep. 142
Free book is here at https://www.memorizingpharm.com/books Summary 3.14 Antivirals Nursing Pharmacology Chapter 3.14 discusses antivirals, a medication class used to treat viral infections. It covers subclasses like antiherpes (e.g., acyclovir), antiinfluenza (e.g., oseltamivir), anti-hepatitis, and antiretrovirals (e.g., HIV treatment). These drugs inhibit viral replication at different stages, requiring timely administration. Important considerations include monitoring renal function, medicati...
Oct 01, 2024•11 min•Season 1Ep. 141
Free book is here at https://www.memorizingpharm.com/books Summary Tetracyclines 3.13 Tetracyclines are broad-spectrum antibiotics that inhibit bacterial protein synthesis. They're effective against gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria but have limitations due to side effects like photosensitivity, teeth discoloration, and risks in pregnancy/children under 8. Patients should avoid direct sunlight, dairy, and use alternative birth control. Multiple Choice Questions Tetracyclines work by: a) I...
Sep 30, 2024•4 min•Season 1Ep. 140
Free book is here at https://www.memorizingpharm.com/books Summary Chapter 3.12 Aminoglycosides Chapter 3.12 covers aminoglycosides, a potent broad-spectrum antibiotic class that inhibits bacterial protein synthesis by binding to the 30S ribosomal subunit. Commonly used for severe infections like streptococcal endocarditis, they are administered intravenously or intramuscularly. Major concerns include nephrotoxicity, ototoxicity, and neurotoxicity, requiring close monitoring of renal function, h...
Sep 29, 2024•6 min•Season 1Ep. 139
Free book is here at https://www.memorizingpharm.com/books Summary 3.11 Macrolides - Nursing Pharmacology Chapter 3.11 discusses macrolides, a broad-spectrum antibiotic class that inhibits bacterial RNA protein synthesis, making them bacteriostatic. They're effective against gram-positive and some gram-negative bacteria, treating respiratory, skin, and sexually transmitted infections. Side effects include GI upset, photosensitivity, and potential QT interval prolongation. Liver function should b...
Sep 28, 2024•3 min•Season 1Ep. 138
Free book is here at https://www.memorizingpharm.com/books Summary 3.10 Fluoroquinolones Chapter 3.10 discusses fluoroquinolones, a synthetic class of broad-spectrum antibacterial medications that inhibit bacterial DNA replication. Used to treat pneumonia, skin, and urinary tract infections, they are effective against gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria. Caution is needed due to the risk of serious side effects such as tendon rupture, neuropathy, and photosensitivity. Patients should avoid ...
Sep 27, 2024•5 min•Season 1Ep. 137
Free book is here at https://www.memorizingpharm.com/books In this episode we return to turning the open educational nursing resource for nursing pharmacology into audio, we'll start with the 1st edition antimicrobials then move on to the new second edition with the next topic. Summary and Quiz 3.9 Sulfonamides Chapter 3.9 discusses sulfonamides, a class of broad-spectrum antibiotics. They inhibit bacterial growth by interfering with metabolic processes and treat conditions like UTIs and bronchi...
Sep 26, 2024•4 min•Season 1Ep. 136
Free book is here at https://www.memorizingpharm.com/books In this episode we return to turning the open educational nursing resource for nursing pharmacology into audio, we'll start with the 1st edition antimicrobials then move on to the new second edition with the next topic. Summary - 3.8 Monobactams Overview and Quiz Chapter 3.8 of the Nursing Pharmacology guide covers monobactams, a narrow-spectrum antibiotic class primarily effective against gram-negative bacteria like Pseudomonas aerugino...
Sep 25, 2024•3 min•Season 1Ep. 135
Free book is here at https://www.memorizingpharm.com/books In this episode we return to turning the open educational nursing resource for nursing pharmacology into audio, we'll start with the 1st edition antimicrobials then move on to the new second edition with the next topic. Summary Chapter 3.7 Carbapenems Chapter 3.7 of the Nursing Pharmacology guide discusses carbapenems, a broad-spectrum class of antibiotics used for serious, multidrug-resistant infections. These drugs disrupt bacterial ce...
Sep 24, 2024•3 min•Season 1Ep. 134
Free book is here at https://www.memorizingpharm.com/books In this episode we return to turning the open educational nursing resource for nursing pharmacology into audio, we'll start with the 1st edition antimicrobials then move on to the new second edition with the next topic. Summary 3.6 Cephalosporins Nursing Pharmacology Chapter 3.6 of the Nursing Pharmacology guide focuses on cephalosporins, a class of antibiotics similar to penicillins. The chapter covers their mechanism (cell wall disrupt...
Sep 23, 2024•7 min•Season 1Ep. 133
Free book is here at https://www.memorizingpharm.com/books In this episode we return to turning the open educational nursing resource for nursing pharmacology into audio, we'll start with the 1st edition antimicrobials then move on to the new second edition with the next topic. Summary Chapter 3.5 Penicillins Chapter 3.5 of the Nursing Pharmacology guide focuses on penicillins, detailing their discovery, mechanism of action, indications, administration considerations, potential side effects, and...
Sep 22, 2024•7 min•Season 1Ep. 132
Free book is here at https://www.memorizingpharm.com/books In this episode we return to turning the open educational nursing resource for nursing pharmacology into audio, we'll start with the 1st edition antimicrobials then move on to the new second edition with the next topic. Summary Chapter 3.4 of the Nursing Pharmacology guide discusses the nursing process in relation to administering antimicrobial medications. The process includes assessment (gathering patient history, symptoms, and monitor...
Sep 21, 2024•6 min•Season 1Ep. 131
Free book is here at https://www.memorizingpharm.com/books In this episode we return to turning the open educational nursing resource for nursing pharmacology into audio, we'll start with the 1st edition antimicrobials then move on to the new second edition with the next topic. Chapter 3.3 Administration Considerations Summary Chapter 3.3 of the Nursing Pharmacology guide covers key considerations when administering antimicrobial drugs. Topics include drug half-life, the impact of patient age an...
Sep 20, 2024•8 min•Season 1Ep. 130
Free book is here at https://www.memorizingpharm.com/books In this episode we return to turning the open educational nursing resource for nursing pharmacology into audio, we'll start with the 1st edition antimicrobials then move on to the new second edition with the next topic. Summary of OER 3.2 Antimicrobial Basics: Antimicrobials are drugs designed to kill or inhibit the growth of harmful microorganisms like bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites. These medications are vital in the treatment...
Sep 19, 2024•17 min•Season 1Ep. 129
In this episode we return to turning the open educational nursing resource for nursing pharmacology into audio, we'll start with the 1st edition antimicrobials then move on to the new second edition with the next topic. You can find the free book here at https://www.memorizingpharm.com/books
Sep 18, 2024•4 min•Season 1Ep. 128
Here is the whiteboard drawing for HIV pharmacology that might help you with pharm at https://www.memorizingpharm.com/drawingpharm4 Let me know your thoughts in the comments. If you are interested in learning more or supporting us, please visit our mobile-friendly pharmacology course 😀 https://residency.teachable.com/p/mobile
Aug 30, 2024•18 min
Here is the whiteboard drawing for immune pharmacology that might help you with pharm at https://www.memorizingpharm.com/drawingpharm4 Let me know your thoughts in the comments. If you are interested in learning more or supporting us, please visit our mobile-friendly pharmacology course 😀 https://residency.teachable.com/p/mobile
Jul 28, 2024•8 min•Season 1Ep. 126
Here is the whiteboard drawing for immune pharmacology that might help you with pharm at https://www.memorizingpharm.com/drawingpharm4 Let me know your thoughts in the comments. If you are interested in learning more or supporting us, please visit our mobile-friendly pharmacology course 😀 https://residency.teachable.com/p/mobile
Jul 20, 2024•7 min•Season 1Ep. 125
Here is the whiteboard drawing for immune pharmacology that might help you with pharm at https://www.memorizingpharm.com/drawingpharm4 Let me know your thoughts in the comments. If you are interested in learning more or supporting us, please visit our mobile-friendly pharmacology course 😀 https://residency.teachable.com/p/mobile
Jul 14, 2024•8 min•Season 1Ep. 124
Here is the whiteboard drawing for respiratory pharmacology that might help you with pharm at https://www.memorizingpharm.com/drawingpharm3 Let me know your thoughts in the comments. If you are interested in learning more or supporting us, please visit our mobile-friendly pharmacology course 😀 https://residency.teachable.com/p/mobile
Jun 08, 2024•14 min•Season 1Ep. 123
Here is the whiteboard drawing for musculoskeletal pharmacology that might help you with pharm at https://www.memorizingpharm.com/drawingpharm2 Let me know your thoughts in the comments. If you are interested in learning more or supporting us, please visit our mobile-friendly pharmacology course 😀 https://residency.teachable.com/p/mobile
Jun 02, 2024•20 min•Season 1Ep. 122
Here is the whiteboard drawing for gastrointestinal pharmacology that might help you with pharm at https://www.memorizingpharm.com/drawingpharm1 . Let me know your thoughts in the comments. If you are interested in learning more or supporting us, please visit our mobile-friendly pharmacology course 😀 https://residency.teachable.com/p/mobile
May 25, 2024•20 min•Season 1Ep. 121
Here are some whiteboard drawings that might help you with pharm at https://www.memorizingpharm.com/drawingpharm1 . Then, change the 1 to 2, or a 3, and so on to get to the next one. Let me know your thoughts in the comments.
May 17, 2024•4 min•Season 1Ep. 120
