Heart failure doesn't mean the heart has stopped working. It means it can't pump blood efficiently to meet the body's needs. With the number of affected people surpassing 6 million in the U.S., it's …
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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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 of Shock Septic shock: is caused by …
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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 (which may be caused by any bacteria; …
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Heparin vs. Warfarin: NCLEX Study Guide
What are Heparin and Warfarin? Both of these drugs are blood thinners used for the treatment and prevention of thrombosis or blood clots. A blood clot causes blockage in the arteries that prevent …
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Nursing Review: 6 Most Common Risk Factors of Deep Vein Thrombosis
What is Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)? It is a kind of thromboembolism in the veins. This means that a thrombus is formed deep in the vein, and it is found in the lower extremities, commonly on the leg …
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NCLEX Review: Know More About the 3 Corners of the Virchow’s Triad
The Virchow’s Triad is defined as an organizational structure that presents risk factors and causes of thrombosis and pulmonary embolism. Understanding the three corners of its triangle will help …
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NCLEX Review: The 2 Classifications of Peripheral Vascular Disease
Before taking the NCLEX, a nursing student must master the topic about Peripheral Vascular Disease (PVD). A nurse must be familiar with the difference between peripheral arterial disease, peripheral …
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An Easy Guide to Understanding the Blood Flow Through The Heart
Understanding the blood flow through the heart is a topic you need to learn in nursing school. Memorizing and understanding it by heart will save you from headaches when trying to comprehend the …
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How Well Do You Know the Common Cardiac Diagnostic Tests?
Learn more in this video provided by Megan McClintock about common cardiac diagnostic tests. Why do you need to know about these common cardiac diagnostic tests if you’re not interested in going into …
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Never Forget Heart Sounds Again
If you need a clear explanation and you want to learn about heart sounds, this is the video for you. Don't have time for it? Don't worry, it will actually take only TEN minutes. H/T: …
Auscultation of Heart Sound Landmarks
You must be tired of auscultating heart sounds over and over, but here is something to help you get through your cardiology days. The photos may not be accurate in the locations of where the …
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