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Anticholinergics: Atropine, Scopolamine, Oxybutynin, Ipratropium → “A Silly Old Iguana” 🦎
💊 Forms: IV, IM, oral, patch, inhaler, eye drops
⚠️ Side effects: Can’t see, can’t pee, can’t spit, can’t shit → dry eyes, urinary retention, dry mouth, constipation

#MedEd #Pharmacology #QuickTips #Anticholinergics

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Cannabinoids:
• THC-like: Dronabinol & Nabilone → “Daring Noble THC” 💥
• Non-psychoactive: CBD → “Calm Buddy Dragon” 🌿

💊 Forms: Capsule, oral solution, oil, topical, gummies
⚠️ THC → psychoactive, appetite ↑, anti-nausea
✅ CBD → therapeutic, no high

#MedEd #Pharmacology #QuickTips #Cannabinoids

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Butyrophenones = Haloperidol & Droperidol
💊 Forms: Oral, IM, IV
🛡️ “Happy Dragon” mnemonic → H & D
⚠️ Watch: EPS, sedation, anti-nausea

#MedEd #Pharmacology #QuickTips

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NITROGEN MUSTARDS 💉

🧬 Alkylating agents
⚙️ Cross-link DNA → cell death
💊 Cyclophosphamide | Ifosfamide | Chlorambucil | Melphalan

⚠️ Bone marrow suppression • Hemorrhagic cystitis • Alopecia

🧠 Mnemonic: NITROGEN = DNA KILLER ☠️🧬
#Oncology #NCLEX #Pharmacology

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PHENOTHIAZINES 💊

🧠 1st-gen antipsychotics
⚙️ Block D₂ receptors
💊 Chlorpromazine | Promethazine | Prochlorperazine

⚠️ EPS • Sedation • Hypotension • Anticholinergic effects

🧠 Mnemonic: PHENO = FAINT & FREEZE 😵🧊
#NursingNotes #NCLEX #Pharmacolog

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D₂ (Dopamine) ANTAGONISTS 💊

• Metoclopramide, Prochlorperazine, Chlorpromazine, Haloperidol
• Block dopamine in CTZ → ↓ nausea & vomiting

Memory: D₂ makes you PUKE → Block it! | Metro & Pro = Motion sickness rescue

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NK₁ (Substance P) ANTAGONISTS 💊

• Aprepitant, Fosaprepitant, Netupitant
• Block Substance P in brain → ↓ severe chemo vomiting

Memory: PRE-PIT = Prevent PUKING | NK₁ knocks out nausea

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SEROTONIN (5-HT₃) ANTAGONISTS 💊

• Ondansetron, Granisetron, Palonosetron
• Block serotonin in gut & CTZ
• Used for chemo & post-op vomiting

Memory: –SET-RON = Stop SEROTONIN → Stop vomiting

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LAXATIVES 💊 (Constipation relief)

• Bulk – Psyllium → ↑ stool mass
• Osmotic – Lactulose, MgOH → pulls water
• Stimulant – Senna, Bisacodyl → bowel movement
• Softener – Docusate → soft stool
• Lubricant – Liquid paraffin → easy passage

Memory: BULK – OSMO – STIM – SOFT – OIL

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ANTiemetics 💊 (Stop Vomiting)

• –setron (Ondansetron) → Chemo/post-op
• D₂ blockers (Metoclopramide) → Motion sickness
• H₁ blockers (Meclizine) → Vertigo
• Scopolamine → Motion sickness patch
• Aprepitant (NK₁) → Severe chemo
• Lorazepam → Anticipatory nausea

Memory: SET-RON | D₂ | H₁ | SCOPE | NK₁ | BENZO

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