Table of Contents
7 Head-To-Toe Assessment 79 Personality Disorders
80 Mental Health Therapies
11 Dosage Calculation
12 Dosage Calc Rules 81 Mother Baby
13 Abbreviations 82 Tips for Mother Baby Class
14 Conversions
15 Formula Method
Antepartum
16 IV Flow Rates 83 GTPAL
17 Practice Questions 84 Pregnancy Duration & Naegele’s Rule
18 Comprehensive Review 85 Pregnancy Sign & Symptoms
23 Dosage Calc Template 86 Pregnancy Physiology
88 What to Avoid During Pregnancy
25 Lab Value Cheat Sheet with Memory Tricks 89 Maternal Nutrition
90 Tests During Pregnancy
29 Electrolyte Imbalances 91 Amniocentesis vs. Chorionic Villus Sampling (CVS)
30 Function of Electrolytes in the Body 92 Rh Incompatibility During Pregnancy
31 Sodium (Na+) Imbalance 93 Hydatidiform Mole (Molar Pregnancy)
32 Potassium (K+) Imbalance 94 The Placenta
33 Calcium (Ca+) Imbalance 95 Preeclampsia Overview
34 Magnesium (Mg) Imbalance
35 Phosphorus (P) Imbalance
Intrapartum
36 Chloride (Cl) Imbalance 96 True vs. False Labor
97 Stages of Labor
37 Fundamentals 98 Electronic Fetal Monitoring
38 Tips for Fundamentals Class 99 Accelerations & Variability
39 Nursing Documentation 100 Fetal Heart Tones Decelerations
40 Vital Signs 101 Assessment of Uterine Contractions
41 Maslow’s Hierarchy of Basic Needs 102 5 Ps That Affect Labor
42 ABCs Newborn
43 Nursing Ethics & Law 105 Newborn Assessment
45 Delegation & Scope of Practice 106 Post-delivery Newborn Medications & Heelstick
46 Infection Control 107 Hyperbilirubinemia
48 Transmission-Based Precautions 108 Newborn Reflexes & Types of Heat Loss/Prevention
49 Oxygen Delivery Systems
50 Blood Types Postpartum
51 Blood Transfusions 109 Postpartum Assessment
52 Colloids vs. Crystalloids 110 Postpartum Hemorrhage
53 IV Therapy: Basics 111 Breastmilk vs. Formula
54 IV Therapy: Types of IV Solutions 112 Postpartum Infections
55 IV Therapy: Complications
56 Hypovolemia vs. Hypervolemia 113 Pediatrics
57 Parenteral Administration 114 Tips for Pediatrics Class
58 Enteral & Other Routes of Administration 115 Pediatric Milestones (Stages of Play & Milestones)
59 Integumentary (Skin) Overview 116 Pediatric Milestones (1–9 months)
60 Pressure Injuries (Ulcers) 117 Pediatric Milestones (10 months–4 years)
118 Pediatric Vaccine Schedule
63 Mental Health 119 Pediatric CPR (< 12 months)
64 Tips for Mental Health Class 120 Kohlberg’s Theory of Moral Development
65 Neurotransmitters Overview 121 Piaget’s Stages of Cognitive Development
66 Therapeutic Communication 122 Variations in Pediatric Anatomy
67 Bipolar Disorder 124 Fever Management
68 Anorexia Nervosa (AN) 125 Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)
69 Bulimia Nervosa 126 Epiglottitis
70 Binge Eating Disorder (BED) 127 Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) “Bronchiolitis”
71 Eating Disorders: Quick Glance 128 Scarlet Fever
72 Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorder Overview 129 Laryngotracheobronchitis “Croup”
73 Somatic Symptom Disorder (SSD) 130 Cystic Fibrosis (CF)
74 Conversion Disorder 131 Developmental Dysplasia of the Hips (DDH)
75 Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) 132 Neural Tube Defects
76 Types of Depression 133 Reye’s Syndrome
77 Anxiety Disorders 134 Pediatric Skin Conditions
78 Phobias
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136 Three Shunts of Fetal Circulation 194 Diabetes: Sick Day Management & Diagnostic
137 Fetal Circulation in Utero 195 Diabetes: Complications & Foot Care
138 ASD vs. VSD 196 Hyperglycemia vs. Hypoglycemia
139 Tetralogy of Fallot 197 DKA vs. HHNS
140 Coarctation of the Aorta 198 Cushing’s Syndrome vs. Addison’s Disease
141 Transposition of the Great Arteries (TGA) 199 Hyperthyroidism vs. Hypothyroidism
142 Intussusception 201 Hyperparathyroidism vs. Hypoparathyroidism
143 Hypertrophic Pyloric Stenosis 202 SIADH vs. DI
144 Cleft Lip & Palate 203 Endocrine Disorder Emergencies
145 Pediatric Gastrointestinal Conditions
147 Celiac Disease & Lactose Intolerance
Respiratory
204 Lab Values Related to the Respiratory System
148 Abnormal Spinal Curvatures
205 Auscultating Lung Sounds
149 Quick Overview of Pediatric Infectious Diseases
206 Upper Respiratory Tract Disorders
151 Med-Surg 207 Hemothorax, Pleural Effusion, Pneumothorax,
152 Tips for Med-Surg Class Tension Pneumothorax
208 Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Renal / Urinary 210 Pneumonia
153 Lab Values Related to the Kidneys 211 Asthma
154 Kidney Overview 212 Chest Tubes
155 Acute Glomerulonephritis (AGN) 213 Mechanical Ventilation
156 Nephrotic Syndrome
157 Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) Hematology
158 Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) 214 Lab Values Related to the Hematological System
159 Types of Dialysis: Hemodialysis 215 Iron Deficiency Anemia
160 Types of Dialysis: Peritoneal Dialysis 216 Thrombocytopenia
161 Dialysis Quick Comparison 217 Sickle Cell Anemia
162 Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) 218 Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC)
163 Renal Calculi Gastrointestinal
Cardiac 219 Lab Values Related to the Gastrointestinal System
164 Lab Values Related to the Cardiac System 220 Gastrointestinal System Overview
165 Cardiac Overview 221 Acute vs. Chronic Pancreatitis
166 Blood Flow Through the Heart 222 Ulcerative Colitis vs. Crohn’s Disease
167 Electrical Condition of the Heart 223 Types of Hepatitis
168 Auscultating Heart Sounds 224 Cirrhosis
169 Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) Neurological
171 Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) 225 Neurological Assessments
172 Angina Pectoris 226 Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA) – Stroke
173 Myocardial Infarction (MI) 229 Seizures
174 Cardiac Biomarkers 230 Seizure Precautions
175 Angina vs. Myocardial Infarction 231 Increased Intracranial Pressure (ICP)
176 Peripheral Vascular Disease 232 Cranial Nerves
178 Hypertension (HTN)
179 EKG Waveforms Critical Care
180 Steps to Interpreting EKGs 234 Burns
181 Normal Sinus Rhythm, Sinus Brady, Sinus Tachy 235 Phases of Burn Management
182 Ventricular Tachycardia 236 Fluid Resuscitation for Burns
183 Atrial Fibrillation 237 Shock (Hypovolemic & Cardiogenic)
184 Premature Ventricular Contractions (PVCs) 238 Distributive Shock (Septic, Neurogenic)
& Asystole 239 Distributive Shock (Anaphylactic)
185 Atrial Flutter & Ventricular Fibrillation (V-Fib) ABGs
186 Supraventricular Tachycardia (SVT)
240 ABGs
187 Cardioversion vs. Defibrillation
241 ABG Practice Question
Endocrine 242 Respiratory Acidosis vs. Respiratory Alkalosis
188 Lab Values Related to the Endocrine System 243 Metabolic Acidosis vs. Metabolic Alkalosis
189 Endocrine System Overview Musculoskeletal
190 Endocrine Hormones
244 Fractures & Compartment Syndrome
191 Negative vs Positive Feedback Loop
245 Gout
192 Renin Angiotensin Aldosterone System (RAAS)
246 Osteoporosis
193 Diabetes: Type 1 & Type 2
247 Osteoarthritis (OA) & Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
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249 Pharmacology Immune
250 Tips for Pharmacology Class 292 Antibiotics Overview
Pharm Basics 294 Sulfonamides & Fluoroquinolones
295 Tetracyclines & Aminoglycosides
251 Drug Names, Suffixes & Prefixes
296 Penicillin & Cephalosporins
252 Pharmaceutic, Pharmacokinetic &
297 Vancomycin
Pharmacodynamic Phases
298 Macrolides
253 Pharmacokinetics
299 Nystatin
254 Half-Life & Therapeutic Index (TI)
255 Medication Safety Renal/Urinary
256 Herbal Therapy & Supplementation 300 Diuretics: Overview
Suffixes & Prefixes 301 Types of Diuretics
257 Antibiotics/Antibacterials, Antivirals, Antifungal, Respiratory
Anesthetics/Antianxiety, Antidepressants 303 Corticosteroids
258 Analgesics/Opioids, Upper Respiratory, 305 Bronchodilators (SABAs & LABAs)
Lower Respiratory, Gastrointestinal, Antidiabetic
259 Cardiac & Miscellaneous
Endocrine
260 Common Therapeutic Levels & Antidotes 306 Insulin
307 Insulin Types
Cardiac 308 Antithyroid Drugs
261 Antihypertensive Medications: Overview 309 Levothyroxine
262 Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors
(ACE Inhibitors)
Musculoskeletal
263 Alpha-2 Adrenergic Agonists 310 Allopurinol vs. Colchicine
264 Beta-Adrenergic Blockers (Beta Blockers) 311 Bisphosphonates vs. Calcitonin-Salmon
265 Calcium Channel Blockers 313 Templates & Planners
266 Heparin vs. Warfarin
267 Anticoagulants (Warfarin & Heparin)
268 HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitors (Statins)
269 Bile Acid Resins
270 Nitrates
Nurse in the making
®
Gastrointestinal
271 Antacids
272 Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs)
Iconsto look for:
273 Histamine (H2) Receptor Antagonists MEMORY TRICK
274 Lactulose (Cholac) Memory tricks help you remember information in a
275 Metoclopramide (Reglan) different way. These will help jog your memory by
providing another way to recall the information.
Neuro
276 Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) STARRED
The NCLEX & nursing exams like to ask about these.
277 Aspirin (Bayer Aspirin)
So be sure to remember the starred sections!
278 Acetaminophen (Tylenol)
279 Opioids MONITOR
280 Quick Comparison of NSAIDs, Aspirin, This is a reminder to monitor symptoms, especially after
Acetaminophen, & Opioids certain surgeries or in an acute stage. It is especially
important as the nurse to look for these symptoms.
281 Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs)
282 SNRIs & DNRIs EDUCATE
283 Tricyclic Antidepressants (TCAs) You as the nurse will need to educate your patient in
284 Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOIs) areas such as medication regimens, lifestyle changes/
modifications, and much more!
285 Quick Comparison of Antidepressants
286 First Generation Antipsychotics (FGAs) REPORT
287 Second Generation Antipsychotics (SGAs) You as the nurse will need to know when to report
288 Quick Comparison of FGAs & SGAs certain things to the health care provider (HCP).
289 Benzodiazepines DIET MODIFICATIONS
290 Lithium A patient may be asked to follow a certain diet
Mother Baby depending on their condition. This icon is a reminder
that you should know what diet modifications the
291 Drugs Given During Labor patient should follow.
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7 Head-To-Toe Assessment 79 Personality Disorders
80 Mental Health Therapies
11 Dosage Calculation
12 Dosage Calc Rules 81 Mother Baby
13 Abbreviations 82 Tips for Mother Baby Class
14 Conversions
15 Formula Method
Antepartum
16 IV Flow Rates 83 GTPAL
17 Practice Questions 84 Pregnancy Duration & Naegele’s Rule
18 Comprehensive Review 85 Pregnancy Sign & Symptoms
23 Dosage Calc Template 86 Pregnancy Physiology
88 What to Avoid During Pregnancy
25 Lab Value Cheat Sheet with Memory Tricks 89 Maternal Nutrition
90 Tests During Pregnancy
29 Electrolyte Imbalances 91 Amniocentesis vs. Chorionic Villus Sampling (CVS)
30 Function of Electrolytes in the Body 92 Rh Incompatibility During Pregnancy
31 Sodium (Na+) Imbalance 93 Hydatidiform Mole (Molar Pregnancy)
32 Potassium (K+) Imbalance 94 The Placenta
33 Calcium (Ca+) Imbalance 95 Preeclampsia Overview
34 Magnesium (Mg) Imbalance
35 Phosphorus (P) Imbalance
Intrapartum
36 Chloride (Cl) Imbalance 96 True vs. False Labor
97 Stages of Labor
37 Fundamentals 98 Electronic Fetal Monitoring
38 Tips for Fundamentals Class 99 Accelerations & Variability
39 Nursing Documentation 100 Fetal Heart Tones Decelerations
40 Vital Signs 101 Assessment of Uterine Contractions
41 Maslow’s Hierarchy of Basic Needs 102 5 Ps That Affect Labor
42 ABCs Newborn
43 Nursing Ethics & Law 105 Newborn Assessment
45 Delegation & Scope of Practice 106 Post-delivery Newborn Medications & Heelstick
46 Infection Control 107 Hyperbilirubinemia
48 Transmission-Based Precautions 108 Newborn Reflexes & Types of Heat Loss/Prevention
49 Oxygen Delivery Systems
50 Blood Types Postpartum
51 Blood Transfusions 109 Postpartum Assessment
52 Colloids vs. Crystalloids 110 Postpartum Hemorrhage
53 IV Therapy: Basics 111 Breastmilk vs. Formula
54 IV Therapy: Types of IV Solutions 112 Postpartum Infections
55 IV Therapy: Complications
56 Hypovolemia vs. Hypervolemia 113 Pediatrics
57 Parenteral Administration 114 Tips for Pediatrics Class
58 Enteral & Other Routes of Administration 115 Pediatric Milestones (Stages of Play & Milestones)
59 Integumentary (Skin) Overview 116 Pediatric Milestones (1–9 months)
60 Pressure Injuries (Ulcers) 117 Pediatric Milestones (10 months–4 years)
118 Pediatric Vaccine Schedule
63 Mental Health 119 Pediatric CPR (< 12 months)
64 Tips for Mental Health Class 120 Kohlberg’s Theory of Moral Development
65 Neurotransmitters Overview 121 Piaget’s Stages of Cognitive Development
66 Therapeutic Communication 122 Variations in Pediatric Anatomy
67 Bipolar Disorder 124 Fever Management
68 Anorexia Nervosa (AN) 125 Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)
69 Bulimia Nervosa 126 Epiglottitis
70 Binge Eating Disorder (BED) 127 Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) “Bronchiolitis”
71 Eating Disorders: Quick Glance 128 Scarlet Fever
72 Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorder Overview 129 Laryngotracheobronchitis “Croup”
73 Somatic Symptom Disorder (SSD) 130 Cystic Fibrosis (CF)
74 Conversion Disorder 131 Developmental Dysplasia of the Hips (DDH)
75 Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) 132 Neural Tube Defects
76 Types of Depression 133 Reye’s Syndrome
77 Anxiety Disorders 134 Pediatric Skin Conditions
78 Phobias
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, Table of Contents
136 Three Shunts of Fetal Circulation 194 Diabetes: Sick Day Management & Diagnostic
137 Fetal Circulation in Utero 195 Diabetes: Complications & Foot Care
138 ASD vs. VSD 196 Hyperglycemia vs. Hypoglycemia
139 Tetralogy of Fallot 197 DKA vs. HHNS
140 Coarctation of the Aorta 198 Cushing’s Syndrome vs. Addison’s Disease
141 Transposition of the Great Arteries (TGA) 199 Hyperthyroidism vs. Hypothyroidism
142 Intussusception 201 Hyperparathyroidism vs. Hypoparathyroidism
143 Hypertrophic Pyloric Stenosis 202 SIADH vs. DI
144 Cleft Lip & Palate 203 Endocrine Disorder Emergencies
145 Pediatric Gastrointestinal Conditions
147 Celiac Disease & Lactose Intolerance
Respiratory
204 Lab Values Related to the Respiratory System
148 Abnormal Spinal Curvatures
205 Auscultating Lung Sounds
149 Quick Overview of Pediatric Infectious Diseases
206 Upper Respiratory Tract Disorders
151 Med-Surg 207 Hemothorax, Pleural Effusion, Pneumothorax,
152 Tips for Med-Surg Class Tension Pneumothorax
208 Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Renal / Urinary 210 Pneumonia
153 Lab Values Related to the Kidneys 211 Asthma
154 Kidney Overview 212 Chest Tubes
155 Acute Glomerulonephritis (AGN) 213 Mechanical Ventilation
156 Nephrotic Syndrome
157 Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) Hematology
158 Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) 214 Lab Values Related to the Hematological System
159 Types of Dialysis: Hemodialysis 215 Iron Deficiency Anemia
160 Types of Dialysis: Peritoneal Dialysis 216 Thrombocytopenia
161 Dialysis Quick Comparison 217 Sickle Cell Anemia
162 Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) 218 Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC)
163 Renal Calculi Gastrointestinal
Cardiac 219 Lab Values Related to the Gastrointestinal System
164 Lab Values Related to the Cardiac System 220 Gastrointestinal System Overview
165 Cardiac Overview 221 Acute vs. Chronic Pancreatitis
166 Blood Flow Through the Heart 222 Ulcerative Colitis vs. Crohn’s Disease
167 Electrical Condition of the Heart 223 Types of Hepatitis
168 Auscultating Heart Sounds 224 Cirrhosis
169 Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) Neurological
171 Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) 225 Neurological Assessments
172 Angina Pectoris 226 Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA) – Stroke
173 Myocardial Infarction (MI) 229 Seizures
174 Cardiac Biomarkers 230 Seizure Precautions
175 Angina vs. Myocardial Infarction 231 Increased Intracranial Pressure (ICP)
176 Peripheral Vascular Disease 232 Cranial Nerves
178 Hypertension (HTN)
179 EKG Waveforms Critical Care
180 Steps to Interpreting EKGs 234 Burns
181 Normal Sinus Rhythm, Sinus Brady, Sinus Tachy 235 Phases of Burn Management
182 Ventricular Tachycardia 236 Fluid Resuscitation for Burns
183 Atrial Fibrillation 237 Shock (Hypovolemic & Cardiogenic)
184 Premature Ventricular Contractions (PVCs) 238 Distributive Shock (Septic, Neurogenic)
& Asystole 239 Distributive Shock (Anaphylactic)
185 Atrial Flutter & Ventricular Fibrillation (V-Fib) ABGs
186 Supraventricular Tachycardia (SVT)
240 ABGs
187 Cardioversion vs. Defibrillation
241 ABG Practice Question
Endocrine 242 Respiratory Acidosis vs. Respiratory Alkalosis
188 Lab Values Related to the Endocrine System 243 Metabolic Acidosis vs. Metabolic Alkalosis
189 Endocrine System Overview Musculoskeletal
190 Endocrine Hormones
244 Fractures & Compartment Syndrome
191 Negative vs Positive Feedback Loop
245 Gout
192 Renin Angiotensin Aldosterone System (RAAS)
246 Osteoporosis
193 Diabetes: Type 1 & Type 2
247 Osteoarthritis (OA) & Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
5
, Table of Contents
249 Pharmacology Immune
250 Tips for Pharmacology Class 292 Antibiotics Overview
Pharm Basics 294 Sulfonamides & Fluoroquinolones
295 Tetracyclines & Aminoglycosides
251 Drug Names, Suffixes & Prefixes
296 Penicillin & Cephalosporins
252 Pharmaceutic, Pharmacokinetic &
297 Vancomycin
Pharmacodynamic Phases
298 Macrolides
253 Pharmacokinetics
299 Nystatin
254 Half-Life & Therapeutic Index (TI)
255 Medication Safety Renal/Urinary
256 Herbal Therapy & Supplementation 300 Diuretics: Overview
Suffixes & Prefixes 301 Types of Diuretics
257 Antibiotics/Antibacterials, Antivirals, Antifungal, Respiratory
Anesthetics/Antianxiety, Antidepressants 303 Corticosteroids
258 Analgesics/Opioids, Upper Respiratory, 305 Bronchodilators (SABAs & LABAs)
Lower Respiratory, Gastrointestinal, Antidiabetic
259 Cardiac & Miscellaneous
Endocrine
260 Common Therapeutic Levels & Antidotes 306 Insulin
307 Insulin Types
Cardiac 308 Antithyroid Drugs
261 Antihypertensive Medications: Overview 309 Levothyroxine
262 Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors
(ACE Inhibitors)
Musculoskeletal
263 Alpha-2 Adrenergic Agonists 310 Allopurinol vs. Colchicine
264 Beta-Adrenergic Blockers (Beta Blockers) 311 Bisphosphonates vs. Calcitonin-Salmon
265 Calcium Channel Blockers 313 Templates & Planners
266 Heparin vs. Warfarin
267 Anticoagulants (Warfarin & Heparin)
268 HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitors (Statins)
269 Bile Acid Resins
270 Nitrates
Nurse in the making
®
Gastrointestinal
271 Antacids
272 Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs)
Iconsto look for:
273 Histamine (H2) Receptor Antagonists MEMORY TRICK
274 Lactulose (Cholac) Memory tricks help you remember information in a
275 Metoclopramide (Reglan) different way. These will help jog your memory by
providing another way to recall the information.
Neuro
276 Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) STARRED
The NCLEX & nursing exams like to ask about these.
277 Aspirin (Bayer Aspirin)
So be sure to remember the starred sections!
278 Acetaminophen (Tylenol)
279 Opioids MONITOR
280 Quick Comparison of NSAIDs, Aspirin, This is a reminder to monitor symptoms, especially after
Acetaminophen, & Opioids certain surgeries or in an acute stage. It is especially
important as the nurse to look for these symptoms.
281 Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs)
282 SNRIs & DNRIs EDUCATE
283 Tricyclic Antidepressants (TCAs) You as the nurse will need to educate your patient in
284 Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOIs) areas such as medication regimens, lifestyle changes/
modifications, and much more!
285 Quick Comparison of Antidepressants
286 First Generation Antipsychotics (FGAs) REPORT
287 Second Generation Antipsychotics (SGAs) You as the nurse will need to know when to report
288 Quick Comparison of FGAs & SGAs certain things to the health care provider (HCP).
289 Benzodiazepines DIET MODIFICATIONS
290 Lithium A patient may be asked to follow a certain diet
Mother Baby depending on their condition. This icon is a reminder
that you should know what diet modifications the
291 Drugs Given During Labor patient should follow.
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, Head-to-Toe
Assessment
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