Loop diuretics NCLEX pharmacology review for nursing students! Loop diuretics are medications that help remove extra fluid volume from the blood through increased urination. This review will discuss the mechanism of action of loop diuretics, what conditions they treat, nursing implications, side effects, and patient education. Don’t forget to take the loop diuretics quiz after reviewing […]
Loop Diuretics NCLEX Questions
Loop diuretic NCLEX questions for nursing students! Loop diuretics are medications used to help remove extra fluid volume from the body. The nurse should be aware of how the drug works, why it is ordered, nursing implications, adverse reactions, and how to teach the patient how to take the medication. This quiz is part of a pharmacology NCLEX […]
Pulse Points Nursing Assessment
Learn how to check pulse points in this nursing assessment review. We will review 9 common pulse points on the human body. As a nurse you will be assessing many of these pulse points regularly, while others you will only assess at certain times. When you assess a pulse point you will be assessing: Rate: […]
ARBs vs. ACE Inhibitors Nursing NCLEX Review
ARBs and ACE inhibitors NCLEX review for nursing students! Angiotensin II receptors blockers (ARBs) and ACE inhibitors (angiotensin-converting enzyme) are cardiac medications that help manage blood pressure. Don’t forget to watch the lecture on ARBs vs. ACE Inhibitors and to take the ARBs and ACE Inhibitors review quizzes. ACE Inhibitors and ARBs Lecture Angiotensin II […]
ARBs (Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers) NCLEX Review
ARBs (angiotensin II receptor blockers) pharmacology nursing NCLEX review for nursing students! This review will break down what you need to know for your pharmacology exams about the ARBs. Angiotensin 2 receptor blockers are cardiac medications that lower the blood pressure by preventing the activation of angiotensin II type 1 receptors. It is vital the nurse […]
ARBs Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers NCLEX Questions
ARBs (Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers) NCLEX questions for nursing students! ARBs (angiotensin II receptor blockers) are medications used to help lower the blood pressure. The nurse should be aware of how the drug works, why it is ordered, nursing implications, adverse reactions, and how to teach the patient how to take the medication. This quiz is part of […]
Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone System (RAAS) NCLEX Review
Renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS) review for nursing students! Why do you need to know about the RAAS? This system is very important in managing our blood pressure, especially when the blood pressure falls too low. In addition, nurses should know how the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system works so they can understand how certain cardiac medications (like ACE inhibitors) […]
Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone System (RAAS) Quiz
Renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS) quiz for students! To help you understand important concepts in nursing school like how ACE inhibitors work or how the body manages the blood pressure, it is essential you understand the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system. Don’t forget to check more NCLEX reviews for nursing students and to watching the lecture on the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system. […]
ACE Inhibitors (Angiotensin Converting Enzyme) NCLEX Review
ACE (angiotensin-converting enzyme) Inhibitors pharmacology nursing NCLEX review for nursing students! This review will break down what you need to know for your pharmacology exams about the medication ACE Inhibitors. ACE Inhibitors are cardiac medications that lower the blood pressure by inhibiting the conversion of Angiotensin I to Angiotensin II. It is vital the nurse […]
ACE Inhibitors NCLEX Questions
ACE Inhibitors NCLEX questions for nursing students! ACE Inhibitors are medications used to help lower the blood pressure. The nurse should be aware of how the drug works, why it is ordered, nursing implications, adverse reactions, and how to teach the patient how to take the medication. This quiz is part of a pharmacology NCLEX question review […]
Warfarin NCLEX Questions (Coumadin)
Warfarin (Coumadin) NCLEX questions for nursing students! Warfarin (Coumadin) is an anticoagulant that helps prevent and treat blood clots. The nurse should be aware of how the drug works, why it is ordered, nursing implications, signs and symptoms of toxicity, and how to teach the patient how to take the medication. Don’t forget to watch the Warfarin […]
Digoxin Pharmacology Nursing NCLEX Review
Digoxin pharmacology nursing NCLEX review for nursing students! This review will break down what you need to know for your pharmacology exams about the medication Digoxin. Digoxin is a cardiac medication that is used to treat various heart conditions. It is vital the nurse knows how the drug works, how to monitor for toxicity, and […]
Digoxin NCLEX Questions (Lanoxin)
Digoxin NCLEX questions for nursing students! Digoxin is a medication used to help the heart pump more efficiently, and it is used for many cardiac conditions. The nurse should be aware of how the drug works, why it is ordered, nursing implications, signs and symptoms of toxicity, and how to teach the patient how to take […]
Anaphylactic Shock NCLEX Questions
Anaphylactic shock NCLEX questions for nursing students! This quiz will test your knowledge on anaphylactic shock. Anaphylactic shock occurs when a foreign substance enters the body and causes the mast cells and basophils to release histamine and other inflammatory mediators system-wide. This causes major vasodilation, bronchoconstriction, and increase capillary permeability, which will alter cardiac output and decrease […]
Dopamine IV Drip Calculation Practice Review
Learn how to solve Dopamine IV drip calculations with dimensional analysis. This review will show you step-by-step how to calculate this weight-based medication (mcg/kg/min) and highlight the pharmacological effects of this drug. Lecture on Dopamine IV Calculations What’s Dopamine? It’s a beta adrenergic agonist that acts as a vasopressor that has positive inotropic effects. What […]
Dopamine IV Drip Calculation Practice mcg/kg/min
Dopamine IV drip practice calculation problems for nurses. These Dopamine drip practice problems were designed to help you better understand how to calculate an IV flow rate based on a patient’s weight, the ordered dose, and the amount of solution supplied. You will be required to solve problems that require you to understand: mcg/kg/min Before taking […]
Preload and Afterload Cardiac NCLEX Review
Learn about cardiac preload and afterload in this cardiovascular NCLEX review for nursing students! Why is it important to know about preload and afterload as a nurse? These two concepts influence cardiac output because they both play a role in stroke volume. Cardiac output is the amount of blood the heart pumps per minute. The […]
Preload vs. Afterload Heart Nursing Quiz
Cardiac preload and afterload nursing quiz! Preload and afterload both play an important role in cardiac output. When studying cardiovascular disorders, it is essential to know the meaning of these terms. This quiz is part of an NCLEX review series over cardiovascular nursing. So, be sure to check out those other reviews too! Before taking […]
Hypovolemic Shock NCLEX Questions
Hypovolemic shock NCLEX questions for nursing students! This quiz will test your knowledge on hypovolemic shock. Hypovolemic shock occurs when the intravascular system has been depleted of fluid volume. This causes the cardiac output to fall below the parameters needed to maintain tissue perfusion. This leads to cell hypoxia and eventually multiple organ dysfunction syndrome (MODS) […]
Cardiogenic Shock NCLEX Review
Cardiogenic shock nursing NCLEX review for students! In this review you will learn about cardiogenic shock. After reviewing these notes, don’t forget to take the quiz that contains cardiogenic NCLEX questions and to watch the lecture. Lecture on Cardiogenic Shock Cardiogenic Shock NCLEX Review What is cardiogenic shock? It’s where the heart can NOT pump enough […]
Cardiogenic Shock NCLEX Questions
Cardiogenic shock NCLEX questions for nursing students! This quiz will test your knowledge on cardiogenic shock. Cardiogenic shock occurs when the heart has experienced some type of injury that leads the heart to pump insufficiently. This causes the cardiac output to fall below the parameters needed to maintain tissue perfusion. This leads to cell hypoxia and […]
Stages of Shock NCLEX Review
Stages of shock nursing NCLEX review for nursing students! In this review you will learn about the stages of shock (initial, compensatory, progressive, and refractory). After reviewing these notes, don’t forget to take the quiz that contains stages of shock NCLEX questions and to watch the lecture. Lecture on Stages of Shock Stages of Shock NCLEX […]
Stages of Shock NCLEX Questions
Stages of shock NCLEX questions for nursing students! This quiz will test your knowledge on all the stages of shock. Shock occurs when the body has experienced some type of injury or severe infection that cause the cardiac output to fall below the parameters needed to maintain tissue perfusion. This leads to cell hypoxia and […]
Truncus Arteriosus NCLEX Review
Truncus arteriosus review for nursing students! In this review you will learn about the congenital heart defect known as truncus arteriosus. This is a topic you will see on your pediatric nursing lecture exams and possibly the NCLEX exam. After reviewing these notes, don’t forget to take the quiz that contains truncus arteriosus NCLEX questions […]
Truncus Arteriosus NCLEX Questions
Truncus arteriosus NCLEX questions for nursing students. Truncus arteriosus is a congenital heart defect disorder. Don’t forget to watch the lecture on truncus arteriosus before taking the quiz. This quiz is part of a pediatric NCLEX review series. (NOTE: When you hit submit, it will refresh this same page. Scroll down to see your results.) […]
Coarctation of the Aorta NCLEX Review
Coarctation of the aorta (CoA) review for nursing students! In this review you will learn about the congenital heart defect known as coarctation of the aorta (CoA). This is a topic you will see on your pediatric nursing lecture exams and possibly the NCLEX exam. After reviewing these notes, don’t forget to take the quiz […]
Coarctation of the Aorta NCLEX Questions
Coarctation of the aorta NCLEX questions for nursing students. CoA is a congenital heart defect disorder. Before taking the quiz below, don’t forget to watch the lecture on coarctation of the aorta. This quiz is part of a pediatric NCLEX review series. (NOTE: When you hit submit, it will refresh this same page. Scroll down […]
Transposition of the Great Arteries NCLEX Review
Transposition of the great arteries (TGA) review for nursing students! In this review you will learn about the congenital heart defect known as transposition of the great arteries (TGA). This is a topic you will see on your pediatric nursing lecture exams and possibly the NCLEX exam. After reviewing these notes, don’t forget to take […]
Transposition of the Great Arteries (TGA) NCLEX Questions
Transposition of the great arteries (TGA), also called transposition of the great vessels (TGV), NCLEX questions for nursing students. Transposition of the great arteries is a congenital heart defect disorder. Don’t forget to watch the lecture on transposition of the great arteries before taking the quiz. This quiz is part of a pediatric NCLEX review […]
Atrial Septal Defect NCLEX Review
Atrial septal defect (ASD) review for nursing students! In this review you will learn about the congenital heart defect known as atrial septal defect (ASD). This is a topic you will see on your pediatric nursing lecture exams and possibly the NCLEX exam. After reviewing these notes, don’t forget to take the quiz that contains […]