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 …
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Multiple Sclerosis: Nursing Review
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 myelin sheathing (the protective sheath that covers nerve …
Guillain Barré Syndrome: Nursing Review
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 the spinal cord and the …
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Gout: Nursing Review
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, but can occur in any joint including ankles, knees, elbows, …
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 salt from the body. This may …
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Stages of Shock: Nursing Review
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 of Shock Septic shock: is caused by …
Hypochloremia vs. Hyperchloremia: Nursing Review
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 (eg., potassium, sodium), it plays a role …
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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 the body to balance biochemical reactions …
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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 …
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Septic Shock: Nursing Review
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 (which may be caused by any bacteria; …
