My Favorite Learners

About My Favorite Learners

My Favorite Learners is a pharmacology podcast for SRNAs, CRNAs, and anesthesia learners. Hosted by Dr. Chloe G, CRNA + DNP + pharmacology professor, this show breaks down anesthesia drugs, mechanisms of action, MAC values, and NBCRNA exam prep. Episodes cover propofol, ketamine, Precedex, NMBAs, inhaled agents, and more - through solo teaching and expert CRNA interviews. Whether you're studying for boards or brushing up on clinical pharmacology, this podcast makes complex topics simple and fun.

Publisher

Chloe Gomez

Category

education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

21 Mar 2025

Latest episode

14 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

30 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   14 Oct 2026

   Inhaled Anesthetics 101: Pharmacokinetics vs. Pharmacodynamics | MAC, Solubility & Induction

   In this episode of My Favorite Learners, we're breaking down one of the most commonly confused concepts in nurse anesthesia pharmacology: pharmacokinetics vs. pharmacodynamics of inhaled anesthetic agents. If you've ever confused blood-gas solubility with anesthetic potency, or wondered why hypothermia decreases MAC, this episode is for you! We'll cover: 💨 Blood-gas solubility and speed of induction 🧠 MAC, anesthetic potency, and CNS effects 📈 FA/FI curves and partial-pressure gradients 🫀 Cardiac output, ventilation, and fresh gas flow ❄️ Hypothermia, CMRO₂, and decreased MAC 💉 Clinical application using a post–cardiac arrest patient The biggest takeaway? Pharmacokinetics = How does it get there? Pharmacodynamics = What does it do once it gets there? Understanding the difference is essential for anesthesia pharmacology, clinical decision-making, and preparing for the NCE. Whether you're an SRNA, CRNA student, or anesthesia provider looking for a pharmacology refresher, this episode connects the science to real clinical practice. 🎧 Listen to My Favorite Learners wherever you get your podcasts! #NurseAnesthesia #CRNA #SRNA #CRNASchool #AnesthesiaPharmacology #InhaledAnesthetics #Pharmacokinetics #Pharmacodynamics #MAC #AnesthesiaEducation

2. 

   2 Sept 2026

   ABG Interpretation for CRNAs & SRNAs | Beyond the Basics with Chloe Gomez, DNP, CRNA

   Think you know ABGs? Let’s take your interpretation beyond the basics. In this episode of My Favorite Learners, we’re breaking down arterial blood gas (ABG) interpretation for SRNAs and CRNAs with a focus on understanding the physiology - not just memorizing which arrows go up and down. We start with a systematic six-step approach to ABG interpretation, then move beyond identifying respiratory and metabolic acidosis and alkalosis into the concepts you need for boards and anesthesia practice. We cover acid-base disorders, appropriate compensation, Winter’s formula, mixed acid-base disorders, anion gap metabolic acidosis, normal anion gap metabolic acidosis, albumin-corrected anion gap, base excess, and oxygenation. We’ll also connect ABG interpretation to anesthesia-specific clinical scenarios including hypoventilation, one-lung ventilation, bronchospasm, pulmonary embolism, DKA, hemorrhagic shock, massive transfusion, septic shock, and tourniquet release. Most importantly, we’re moving beyond asking, “What disorder is this?” Instead, ask: What is my patient’s physiology trying to tell me - and what do I need to do about it? Perfect for SRNAs preparing for the NCE, nurse anesthesia students learning advanced ABG interpretation, and CRNAs looking for an acid-base review. #CRNA #SRNA #NurseAnesthesia #ABG #ABGInterpretation #AcidBase #NCE #CRNABoards #AnesthesiaSchool

3. 

   2 Sept 2026

   Advanced Lab Interpretation for CRNA Boards | ACT, TEG/ROTEM, Coagulation & Massive Transfusion

   Advanced lab interpretation is about more than memorizing normal values -it’s about understanding why a test was ordered, what the result tells you about your patient, and how it changes your anesthetic management. In this episode of My Favorite Learners, we break down the advanced laboratory testing SRNAs need to understand for the NCE, anesthesia clinicals, and future CRNA practice. We cover platelet count and function, PT/INR, aPTT, anti-Xa, activated clotting time (ACT), fibrinogen, D-dimer, TEG and ROTEM, and how these tests guide clinical decision-making in anticoagulation, active bleeding, cardiopulmonary bypass, and massive transfusion. You’ll also learn why massive hemorrhage requires you to think beyond hemoglobin -including ionized calcium, potassium, acid-base status, temperature, perfusion, and the overall physiologic picture. Throughout the episode, we work through board-style scenarios involving high-dose heparin and ACT before cardiopulmonary bypass, persistent bleeding after protamine, critically low fibrinogen during postpartum hemorrhage, and choosing the appropriate laboratory test for different forms of heparin. The goal isn't to ask: “What is the normal value?” It’s to ask: “Why was this test ordered? What does it tell me about my patient? And what am I going to do with the result?” Perfect for SRNAs preparing for the NCE, nurse anesthesia students studying advanced lab interpretation, and CRNAs reviewing perioperative laboratory testing and clinical decision-making. My Favorite Learners - making anesthesia concepts make sense. #CRNA #SRNA #NurseAnesthesia #CRNABoards #NCE #AdvancedLabInterpretation #AnesthesiaSchool #TEG #ROTEM #ACT #Coagulation #MassiveTransfusion

Who has been a guest on My Favorite Learners

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• Dr Becky Ashlock
• Tanner
• Cole
• Zafar Anwar
• Chrissy Massaro

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Apple Podcasts (US)

4.8 / 5

16 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

13 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 43 / 100

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Quality

65

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

51

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