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6 P's of DYSPNEA

Possible foreign body

Pulmonary embolus

Pneumothorax

Pneumonia

Pump failure

Pulmonary bronchial constriction

Dyspnea has six major causes: 1. (Possible) foreign bodies can become trapped or logged within the trachea restricting air flow. 2. Pulmonary embolisms can prevent complete oxygenation of the blood in the alveoli due to restricted blood flow. 3. Pneumothorax collapses the lung and prevents full expansion, restricting oxygenation. 4. Pneumonia leads to poor lung ventilation too. 5. Pump failure refers to the heart not beating appropriately. If the heart is not perfusing the lungs, then the lungs will be unable to oxygenate the blood. 6. Pulmonary bronchial constriction prevents the passage of air into the lungs which contributes to dyspnea. Don't forget to save this, nurses!

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HOW TO REMEMBER NORMAL CHOLESTEROL VALUES:

HDL: 50 LDL : 100 TRIGLYCERIDES : 150 REMEMBER THEY ARE IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER AND THEY INCREASE BY 50 INTERVALS

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ARTERIES AND VEINS: What’s The Difference?

FROM HEART- Arteries 1. Carry blood from the heart; carry oxygenated blood (except pulmonary artery) 2. Normally bright red in color 3. Elastic walls that expand with surge of blood 4. No valves 5. Can feel a pulse

TO HEART- Veins 1. Carry blood to the heart; carry deoxygenated blood (except pulmonary vein) 2. Normally dark red in color 3. Thin walls/less elastic 4. Valves 5. No pulse

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Pharmacology can be pretty tricky, and this is especially true when you're studying it (and stressing about it) in order to pass the NCLEX.

But I am here, and that means I can help.

In this week’s episode of NCLEX Ready, I’ll be sharing with you 50 super important pharmacology facts you need to know if you want to pass the NCLEX with flying colors.

I’ll be discussing when not to use Naproxen, what the antidote for magnesium sulfate is, what not to take with lisinopril, the difference between miotics and mydriatics, and more.

Are you ready for this?

Let’s dive in!

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The Rule of 9s helps nurses determine what percentage of total body surface area is affected by burns.

Knowing this rule is a quintessential part of your job as a nurse, and an essential tool in high-pressure situations. It’s also especially important for you to know it if you want to pass the Next Generation NCLEX with flying colors.

Which is why, in this week’s episode of NCLEX Ready, I break down everything (and I mean everything) you need to know about the Rule of 9s.

Are you ready?

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Nurses are human, and humans make mistakes and even get fired from their jobs. 

This is how some recent shocking news has hit the healthcare world as four nurses lost their jobs for the craziest reasons. 

One nurse sued in response and the jury responded with $41.5 million for wrongful termination. Another nurse was fired for having an affair with a hospital patient, who died during their sexual encounter!

These are some pretty surprising stories, am I right?

I tell you more (and crazier stories) in this episode, so tune in now!

Well then, what are you waiting for?

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In this week’s episode of NCLEX Ready, I’m doing something a bit different.

I’ll be answering a special request from one of our followers, Catherine A. 

Catherine needed help on topics around endocrine diseases, and so, I decided why not make a whole episode of it?

So today, on behalf of Catherine, I’ll be breaking down everything you need to know about pituitary gland problems, which include hyperpituitarism, hypopituitarism, diabetes insipidus, and the syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion (also known as SIADH).

Ready to learn more?

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P.S: If you have any episode suggestions or questions for me like Catherine, don’t hesitate to contact me at [email protected]. I can’t wait to hear from you!

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If you want to pass the Next Generation NCLEX on the first try but are struggling with the maternity section, then this episode is a must-watch for you!

Maternity nursing can be a difficult subject, but not anymore after you listen to this episode.

In it, I’ll be sharing with you 10 Next Generation NCLEX maternity questions and answers you can use to practice for the NGN.

Plus, as a bonus, I also share with you a few FREE flashcards you can use to study.

Are you ready to ace the NCLEX?

Then tune in now!

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