
NCLEX Review: 7 Facts to Know About Parkinson’s Disease
Parkinson’s disease is a progressive neurologic disorder that affects a person’s movement. Quick Facts Parkinson’s Disease (PD) is a progressive disorder.Almost 10 million people are



NCLEX Review: Learn 7 Facts About Multiple Sclerosis
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a disease of the nervous system that affects the brain and the spinal cord. In this condition, the nerve fibers and



NCLEX Review: 7 Facts About Guillain Barré Syndrome
Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) is a disorder that affects the peripheral nervous system. The immune system attacks the body’s peripheral nervous system (PNS). The PNS connects



NCLEX Review: 7 Important Facts About Gout You Should Know As A Nurse
Gout is a type of painful arthritis caused by hyperuricemia or high levels of uric acid in the blood. It usually affects the big toe,



Loop Diuretics: Pharmacology Review
There are three types of diuretics: loop, potassium-sparing, and thiazide. Diuretics are also called water pills. These medications assist in the release of sodium or



NCLEX Review: The 3 Stages of Shock You Should Know as a Nurse
Shock is a condition when the body is not getting enough blood flow. This condition is life-threatening, so the best option is immediate treatment. Types



Nursing Review: The 2 Types of Body Chloride Level Abnormalities
What is Chloride? Ions are important in many bodily functions, such as water balance. One of these important ions is chloride. Along with other electrolytes



Fluid and Electrolytes: Nursing Review
Life and homeostasis depend largely on fluid and electrolyte balance and its dynamic processes. Fluid Our body consists of almost 70% of water. It helps



Standard and Transmission-Based Precautions
Standard Precautions Standard precautions pertain to the minimum required practices applicable for ALL health workers, patients, and visitors to achieve basic infection control and prevention.



Nursing Review: 6 Important Facts To Know About Septic Shock
Septic shock is a clinical continuum from sepsis. It’s characterized by the dropping of a patient’s blood pressure to a life-threatening point after an infection