This is an NCLEX practice question on sequencing a nursing procedure. This question provides a scenario about needing to mix short-acting insulin with intermediate-acting insulin and requires you to put those step in the correct order. This question is one of the many questions we will be practicing in our new series called “Weekly NCLEX Question”. So, […]
NCLEX Practice Question on Insulin
This is an NCLEX practice question on Insulin. This question provides a scenario about giving Insulin Lispro (Humalog) and wants to know when the patient is at most risk for hypoglycemia. This question is one of the many questions we will be practicing in our new series called “Weekly NCLEX Question”. So, every week be sure to […]
Pheochromocytoma NCLEX Review Notes
This is an NCLEX review for pheochromocytoma. Patients who have pheochromocytoma are experiencing excessive amounts of catecholamines in the body due to a tumor. This causes the patient to experience hypertension, tachycardia, hyperglycemia etc. This condition can lead to damage to other systems of the body. In the previous review, I covered other endocrine disorders. So, if […]
Pheochromocytoma NCLEX Questions Quiz
This is a quiz that contains NCLEX review questions about pheochromocytoma. Patients who have pheochromocytoma have a tumor on the adrenal gland that is causing excessive production of catecholamines. In the previous NCLEX review series, I explained about other disorders you may be asked about on the NCLEX exam, so be sure to check out those […]
Hypoparathyroidism vs Hyperparathyroidism NCLEX Review
This is an NCLEX review for hypoparathyroidism vs hyperparathyroidism. Patients who have parathyroidism suffer with either high or low levels of parathyroid hormone (PTH). The parathyroid hormone is responsible for regulating calcium levels in the blood. PTH does this by causing the bones to release calcium, and also influences the kidneys to conserve calcium. Therefore, […]
Hyperparathyroidism NCLEX Review
Hyperparathyroidism NCLEX review notes for students who are prepping to take the NCLEX exam. The endocrine system is made-up of many disorders, such as hypoparathyroidism and hyperparathyroidism. As a student prepping for NCLEX, it is very important you know the differences between these two conditions. As the nurse taking care of the patient with hyperparathyroidism it is […]
Hypoparathyroidism NCLEX Review
Hypoparathyroidism NCLEX review notes for students who are prepping to take the NCLEX exam. The endocrine system is made-up of many disorders, such as hypoparathyroidism and hyperparathyroidism. As a student prepping for NCLEX, it is very important you know the differences between these two conditions. As the nurse taking care of the patient with hypoparathyroidism it is […]
Hypoparathyroidism vs Hyperparathyroidism NCLEX Quiz
Quiz that contains NCLEX questions for hypoparathyroidism vs hyperparathyroidism. Hypoparathyroidism and hyperparathryoidism are endocrine disorders of the parathyroid gland. In the previous NCLEX review series, I explained thyroid gland disorders, such as hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism and how they affect the body along with nursing interventions. The parathyroid gland is located in the neck on the […]
Hypothyroidism vs Hyperthyroidism NCLEX Review
Hypothyroidism vs Hyperthyroidism NCLEX review notes: This article will give you the differences between hypo and hyperthyroidism in regards to causes, complications, signs and symptoms, and treatments. Many students get these two conditions confused so I wanted these review notes to simplify the differences. Don’t forget to test your knowledge on hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism by […]
Myxedema Coma NCLEX Review
Myxedema coma NCLEX review notes for students who are prepping to take the NCLEX exam. The endocrine system is made-up of many complications, such as myxedema coma which is caused by untreated hypothyroidism. As a student prepping for NCLEX, it is very important you know the details about myxedema coma and how to care for a patient experiencing […]
Myxedema Coma NCLEX Questions
Quiz that contains NCLEX questions for myxedema coma. Myxedema coma is a complication of untreated or undiagnosed hypothyroidism. As the nurse taking care of a patient with hypothyroidism, it is important you know the typical signs and symptoms, causes, and treatments. The NCLEX exam loves to ask questions about patient education, common side effects of […]
Grave’s Disease NCLEX Review
Grave’s disease NCLEX review notes for students who are prepping to take the NCLEX exam. The endocrine system is made-up of many disorders, such as Grave’s disease which is a cause of hyperthyroidism. This NCLEX review is part of an endocrine series of thyroid disorders. As a student prepping for NCLEX, it is very important you know […]
Thyroid Storm NCLEX Review
Thyroid storm NCLEX review notes for students who are prepping to take the NCLEX exam. The endocrine system is made-up of many disorders, such as thyroid storm which is a complication of untreated hyperthyroidism. This NCLEX review is part of an endocrine series of thyroid disorders. As a student prepping for NCLEX, it is very important […]
Grave’s Disease NCLEX Questions
Quiz that contains NCLEX questions for Grave’s Disease. Grave’s Disease is a cause of hyperthyroidism. As the nurse taking care of a patient with Grave’s Disease, it is important you know the typical signs and symptoms, patient education, and treatments. The NCLEX exam loves to ask questions about patient education, common side effects of medications, and major […]
Thyroid Storm NCLEX Questions
Quiz that contains NCLEX questions for thyroid storm. Thyroid storm is a complication of untreated or undiagnosed hyperthyroidism. As the nurse taking care of a patient with hyperthyroidism, it is important you know the typical signs and symptoms, causes, and treatments. The NCLEX exam loves to ask questions about patient education, common side effects of […]
Hyperthyroidism NCLEX Review
Hyperthyroidism NCLEX review notes for students who are prepping to take the NCLEX exam. The endocrine system is made-up of many disorders, such as hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism. As a student prepping for NCLEX, it is very important you know the differences between the two conditions. As the nurse taking care of the patient with hyperthyroidism it […]
Hypothyroidism NCLEX Review
Hypothyroidism NCLEX review notes for students who are prepping to take the NCLEX exam. The endocrine system is made-up of many disorders, such as hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism. As a student prepping for NCLEX, it is very important you know the differences between the two conditions. As the nurse taking care of the patient with hypothyroidism it […]
Hypothyroidism vs Hyperthyroidism NCLEX Quiz
This quiz on Hypothyroidism vs Hyperthyroidism will test you on how to care for the patient who is experiencing a thyroid disorder. As the nurse, you must know typical signs and symptoms of hypo/hyperthyroidism, causes, life-threatening complications, patient teaching, medication side effects, and expected medical treatments. Hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism are endocrine disorders that involve the thyroid […]
DKA vs HHS (HHNS) NCLEX Review
Diabetic ketoacidosis vs hyperglycemic hyperosmolar nonketotic syndrome (HHNS or HHS): What are the differences between these two complications of diabetes mellitus? This NCLEX review will simplify the differences between DKA and HHNS and give you a video lecture that easily explains their differences. Many students get these two complications confused due to their similarities, but there […]
Hyperglycemic Hyperosmolar Nonketotic Syndrome NCLEX Review
NCLEX review on Hyperglycemic Hyperosmolar Nonketotic Syndrome (HHNS) for nursing lecture exams and the NCLEX exam. HHNS is a life-threatening condition of diabetes mellitus. It is important to know the differences between diabetic ketoacidosis and hyperglycemic hyperosmolar nonketotic syndrome (HHNS) because the two complications affect the diabetic patient. However, there are subtle difference between the two conditions. […]
Diabetic Ketoacidosis NCLEX Review
NCLEX review on Diabetic Ketoacidosis for nursing lecture exams and the NCLEX exam. DKA is a life-threatening condition of diabetes mellitus. It is important to know the differences between diabetic ketoacidosis and hyperglycemic hyperosmolar nonketotic syndrome (HHNS) because the two complications affect the diabetic patient. However, there are subtle difference between the two conditions. Don’t […]
DKA vs HHNS NCLEX Questions
This quiz on DKA vs HHNS (Diabetic Ketoacidosis vs Hyperglycemic Hyperosmolar Nonketotic Syndrome) will test you on how to care for the diabetic patient who is experiencing these conditions. As the nurse, you must know typical signs and symptoms of DKA and HHNS, patient teaching, and expected medical treatments. Diabetic Ketoacidosis and Hyperglycemic Hyperosmolar Nonketotic […]
Hyperglycemic Hyperosmolar Nonketotic Syndrome NCLEX Questions
This quiz on HHNS (Hyperglycemic Hyperosmolar Nonketotic Syndrome NCLEX Questions) will test you on how to care for the diabetic patient who is experiencing this condition. As the nurse, you must know typical signs and symptoms of HHNS patient teaching, and expected medical treatments. Diabetic Ketoacidosis and Hyperglycemic Hyperosmolar Nonketotic Syndrome (HHNS) are both complication of diabetes […]
Diabetic Ketoacidosis NCLEX Questions
This quiz on DKA (Diabetic Ketoacidosis NCLEX Questions) will test you on how to care for the diabetic patient who is experiencing this condition. As the nurse, you must know typical signs and symptoms of DKA, patient teaching, and expected medical treatments. Diabetic Ketoacidosis and Hyperglycemic Hyperosmolar Nonketotic Syndrome (HHNS) are both complication of diabetes […]
Insulin Mnemonics for Peak, Onset, Duration & Types
Studying diabetes in nursing school and wondering how you are going to remember the onset, peak, and duration of certain types of insulin or the different types of insulins? Need an awesome insulin mnemonic? Well, look no further because here are some clever mnemonics to help you nursing students out there learn these mind-boggling numbers of […]
Diabetes Mellitus NCLEX Review Notes Medications & Nursing Management
Below are review notes for Diabetes Mellitus to help you study for the NCLEX exam or your nursing lecture exams. As the nurse taking care of the diabetic patient, you must know how to properly care for them, especially newly diagnosed diabetics. The nurses role include educating, assessing, planning, administering medications, and evaluating treatment. These NCLEX […]
Diabetes Mellitus Pharmacology & Nursing Management NCLEX Quiz
This NCLEX diabetes mellitus quiz will test your knowledge on the medications and nursing management of diabetes.. Diabetes mellitus is where a patient does not have sufficient amounts of insulin to use the glucose that enters the blood stream. Therefore, the patient experiences hyperglycemia which is damaging to the body. Typical, treatments for a diabetic are […]
Diabetes Mellitus Lecture NCLEX Review Notes
Below are review notes for Diabetes Mellitus to help you study for the NCLEX exam or your nursing lecture exams. As the nurse taking care of the diabetic patient, you must know how to properly care for them, especially newly diagnosed diabetics. The nurses role include educating, assessing, planning, administering medications, and evaluating treatment. These NCLEX […]
Diabetes Mellitus NCLEX Quiz
This NCLEX diabetes mellitus quiz will test your knowledge on diabetes. Diabetes mellitus is where a patient does not have sufficient amounts of insulin to use the glucose that enters the blood stream. Therefore, the patient experiences hyperglycemia which is damaging to the body. The NCLEX and nursing school lecture exams love to test students on […]
Adrenal Crisis (Addisonian Crisis) Review Notes for NCLEX
Below are review notes for Adrenal Crisis, which is also called Addisonian Crisis, to help you study for the NCLEX exam or your nursing lecture exams. As the nurse taking care of the patient with Adrenal Crisis, you must know how to properly care for them. In addition to these notes, don’t forget to review the NCLEX […]