NURS 150 Medical Diagnoses Prep (2025/2026) | 30+ Verified Disease Definitions & Clinical Descriptions | Alzheimer’s, COPD, Stroke, Diabetes, MRSA, CAD, Kidney Injury

This document provides a well-organized collection of 30+ verified medical diagnoses, tailored for NURS 150 students preparing for exams in the 2025/2026 academic year at [Your University Name]. It includes straightforward, exam-ready definitions and clinical explanations of commonly tested medical conditions. Each entry includes pathophysiological insight with a focus on symptom recognition, disease mechanisms, and nursing relevance. The content is structured to support pharmacology, pathophysiology, and care planning, enabling students to connect disease processes with appropriate interventions. This resource is especially effective for review before exams, care map construction, or NCLEX prep. Key diagnoses covered include: Neurological Disorders: Alzheimer’s Disease Dementia Stroke (CVA) Multiple Sclerosis Cardiovascular & Circulatory Conditions: Hypertension Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) Myocardial Infarction (MI) Heart Failure (HF) Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) Peripheral Vascular Disease (PVD) Hypovolemic Shock Respiratory & Infectious Diseases: Pneumonia MRSA VRE Clostridium difficile (C. diff) Endocrine & Metabolic Disorders: Diabetes Mellitus (Type 1 & 2) GERD Peptic Ulcer Disease (PUD) Renal and GI Diagnoses: Chronic and Acute Renal Failure Ulcerative Colitis Cholecystitis Crohn’s Disease UTI Musculoskeletal and Other Conditions: Osteoporosis Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) Dehydration Each diagnosis is written in a concise and clinical tone, helping students internalize definitions and distinguish between similar conditions quickly and accurately. Perfect for: ADN, BSN, and RN students reviewing medical terminology and disease processes in NURS 150 NCLEX-RN and NCLEX-PN candidates studying signs, symptoms, and systemic impacts of common diagnoses Pre-nursing and allied health learners needing an essential guide to disease recognition and language Any student building nursing care plans, clinical reports, or pharmacology associations Keywords: NURS 150 diagnoses, Alzheimer’s disease, stroke, COPD, CAD, CHF, DVT, MI, diabetes, MRSA, C. diff, renal failure, BPH, Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, PVD, UTI, VRE, pneumonia, GERD, osteoporosis, nursing pathophysiology, NCLEX prep, disease definitions, nursing care plans