All Outputs (9)

Drugs used in respiratory conditions (2017)
Journal Article
Robertson, D. (2017). Drugs used in respiratory conditions. Nurse Prescribing, 15(11), 563-566. https://doi.org/10.12968/npre.2017.15.11.563

In this article our ‘bite sized’ pharmacology series, we will look at the pharmacological actions of drugs used in respiratory conditions. This article will illustrate the common therapeutic interventions in asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary d... Read More about Drugs used in respiratory conditions.

Side effects and adverse drug reactions (2017)
Journal Article
Robertson, D. (2017). Side effects and adverse drug reactions. Nurse Prescribing, 15(10), 512-514. https://doi.org/10.12968/npre.2017.15.10.512

This article will look at the pharmacological aspects surrounding side effects of drugs, adverse drug reactions and the key differences between the two. It will also touch on the concept of drug ‘allergy’ and its meaning from a pharmacological perspe... Read More about Side effects and adverse drug reactions.

Drug disposition, bioavailability and efficacy (2017)
Journal Article
Robertson, D. (2017). Drug disposition, bioavailability and efficacy. Nurse Prescribing, 15(8), 409-411. https://doi.org/10.12968/npre.2017.15.8.409

In this article, we will look at the concepts of drug disposition, bioavailability and efficacy. Drug distribution can be defined as getting a drug into its appropriate position in the body at an appropriate concentration. This is represented by phar... Read More about Drug disposition, bioavailability and efficacy.

Agonistic and antagonistic drug action (2017)
Journal Article
Robertson, D. (2017). Agonistic and antagonistic drug action. Nurse Prescribing, 15(7), 356-358. https://doi.org/10.12968/npre.2017.15.7.356

In this article in the series of ‘bite sized’ pharmacology, we will look at the concepts of agonism and antagonism with regards to drug action. These pharmacodynamic actions affect how a drug acts at its target site and the body's response to the dru... Read More about Agonistic and antagonistic drug action.

First pass metabolism (2017)
Journal Article
Robertson, D. (2017). First pass metabolism. Nurse Prescribing, 15(6), 303-305. https://doi.org/10.12968/npre.2017.15.6.303

In this article in the series of ‘bite sized’ pharmacology, we will look at the concept of first pass metabolism. All drugs given by the oral route undergo a degree of first pass metabolism either in the gut or the liver, with some drugs being destro... Read More about First pass metabolism.

Drug action: The therapeutic effect (2017)
Journal Article
Robertson, D. (2017). Drug action: The therapeutic effect. Nurse Prescribing, 15(5), 253-255. https://doi.org/10.12968/npre.2017.15.5.253

In this article in the series of ‘bite sized’ pharmacology, we will look at the concept of drug action—the therapeutic effect of the medications we give. It is important that prescribers are aware of factors that can affect drug action and the time-t... Read More about Drug action: The therapeutic effect.

Introduction to pharmacodynamics (2017)
Journal Article
Robertson, D. (2017). Introduction to pharmacodynamics. Nurse Prescribing, 15(4), 198-200. https://doi.org/10.12968/npre.2017.15.4.198

In this second article in the series of ‘bite-sized’ pharmacology we will look at the principles of pharmacodynamics. It is important that prescribers are aware of the actions that drugs have on the body following administration. Prescribers should k... Read More about Introduction to pharmacodynamics.

Introduction to pharmacokinetics (2017)
Journal Article
Robertson, D. (2017). Introduction to pharmacokinetics. Nurse Prescribing, 15(3), 146-148. https://doi.org/10.12968/npre.2017.15.3.146

Pharmacology is an area many nurse prescribers, whether they are prescribing students or qualified prescribers, worry about. They are very aware of the importance of pharmacological knowledge and its impact on safe prescribing. Nurse prescribers typi... Read More about Introduction to pharmacokinetics.

Flecainide in paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (2017)
Journal Article
Robertson, D. (2017). Flecainide in paroxysmal atrial fibrillation. Nurse Prescribing, 15(2), 64-65. https://doi.org/10.12968/npre.2017.15.2.64