Neurologic Drugs

  CLINICAL QUERIES: Systemic heparinization after subarachnoid hemorrhage
Nursing2012, April 2012

  Pediatric sedation: Part of the plan
OR Nurse 2012, March 2012

  Adherence to Sedation Withdrawal Protocols and Guidelines in Ventilated Patients 
Clinical Nurse Specialist: The Journal for Advanced Nursing Practice, January/February 2012  

 Update on Pharmacology: The Role of Progesterone in Traumatic Brain Injury 
Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation, November/December 2011 

 Pharmacology Matters: PROPOFOL ALERT!
Gastroenterology Nursing, September/October 2011

  Opioid-Induced Neurotoxicity in the Hospice Patient
Journal of Hospice and Palliative Nursing, September/October 2011

  Update on Pharmacology: Pharmacotherapy and Posttraumatic Cephalalgia
Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation, September/October 2011

  Management of Intracranial Hypertension: Focus on Pharmacologic Strategies
AACN Advanced Critical Care, July/September 2011

  Pharmacology Matters: LUSEDRA (FOSPROPOFOL DISODIUM)
Gastroenterology Nursing, May/June 2011

  Pharmacology Matters: Unique Propofol Considerations
Gastroenterology Nursing, January/February 2011

  Medcheck: The 411 on antiepileptic drugs
Nursing Made Incredibly Easy!, January/February 2011

  Pharmacology Matters: PHARMACOLOGICAL INTERVENTION Reversal of Sedation
Gastroenterology Nursing, November/December 2010

  Drug News: Dalfampridine (Ampyra) for multiple sclerosis
The Nurse Practitioner, November 2010

  Lights out: Pediatric moderate sedation and analgesia
OR Nurse 2010, November 2010

  Med Check: Carbidopa/levodopa: A winning combination
Nursing Made Incredibly Easy!, January/February 2009

  Propofol Infusion Syndrome
Journal of Trauma Nursing, July/September 2008

  Clinical Case Report: Hallucinations During Lamotrigine Treatment
The Nurse Practitioner: The American Journal of Primary Health Care, March 2008

  Pharmacologic Strategies for the Treatment of Elevated Intracranial Pressure: Focus on Osmotherapy
Advanced Emergency Nursing Journal, January/March 2008

  Med Report: Rapid onset, rapid recovery make propofol ideal in the OR
OR Nurse 2007, March/April 2007

  Clinical Case Report: Zonisamide as Treatment for Seizures
The Nurse Practitioner: The American Journal of Primary Health Care, April 2007

  Drug Update: Avoiding the Pitfalls and Ensuring the Safety of Sustained Neuromuscular Blockade
AACN Advanced Critical Care, July/September 2006

  Staying Alert About NAPS
Nursing2006, Spring 2006

  Critical Care: Interleukin antagonist may help treat acute stroke
Nursing2006, January 2006

  Update on Pharmacology: Botulinum Neurotoxin in Muscle Overactivity
Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation, November/December 2005

  EYE ON DIAGNOSTICS: How to assess phenytoin levels
Nursing2005, November 2005

  Medication News: Lyrica (Pregabalin): Neurontin Replacement?
Home Healthcare Nurse, September 2005

  Neurobehavioral Effects of Amantadine After Pediatric Traumatic Brain Injury: A Preliminary Report
Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation, September/October 2005

  Pharmacology Consult: “Oh! My Aching Head”—Safely Managing Migraine Headaches: Update for the Clinical Nurse Specialist
Clinical Nurse Specialist: The Journal for Advanced Nursing Practice, July/August 2005

  Update on Pharmacology: A Review of the Effectiveness of Antioxidant Therapy to Reduce Neuronal Damage in Acute Traumatic Brain Injury
Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation, July/August 2005

  IDT Consult: Management of Opioid-induced Neurotoxicity
Journal of Hospice and Palliative Nursing, May/June 2005

  Update on Pharmacology: Benzodiazepines and Antipsychotics: Cognitive Side Effects
Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation, November/December 2004

  NEWS: tPA After Stroke: The Sooner the Better Clinical benefit is gone by six hours
AJN, American Journal of Nursing, June 2004

  PHARMACOLOGY CONSULT: The Role of Neuroleptics in Managing Morphine-induced Terminal: Delirium Implications for the Clinical Nurse Specialist
Clinical Nurse Specialist: The Journal for Advanced Nursing Practice, July/August 2004

  Propofol for Sedation in the Endoscopy Setting: Nursing Considerations for Patient Care
Gastroenterology Nursing, July/August 2004

  Propofol or Process: What Really Affects Efficiency?
Gastroenterology Nursing, March/April 2004

  Orally Delivered Baclofen to Control Spastic Hypertonia in Acquired Brain Injury
Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation, March/April 2004

  Neonatal Seizures: Diagnosis, Pharmacologic Interventions, and Outcomes
Journal of Perinatal and Neonatal Nursing, July 2004

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