NCLEX RN Review Notes 2025/2026 -
The Nurses Corner World Review
Comprehensive (Pharmacology, Med-
Surg, Maternity, Peds, Psych + More)"
,THE NURSES CORNER
, TABLE OF CONTENTS
Pharmacology & Need to Know Medications .................. Page 3-13
Fundamentals & Delegation ............................................. Page 14-17
Ethical Principals & Law .................................................... Page 18-20
Integumentary ...................................................................... Page 21-23
Respiratory Disorders & Nursing Considerations ......... Page 24-32
Disorders of the Heart & Circulation .............................. Page 33- 44
Musculoskeletal Disorders ................................................ Page 45-47
Diabetes & Insulin ..................................................................... Page 48
Contact Precautions & Infectious Disease..................... Page 49-53
Renal Disorders & Nursing Considerations .................... Page 54-58
GI Disorders .......................................................................... Page 59-60
Spinal Cord Injuries .............................................................. Page 61-62
Neuro & Brain ......................................................................Page 63- 68
Visual/Auditory & Nursing Considerations ...................... Page 69- 71
Psychiatric Nursing .............................................................. Page 72- 75
Endocrine Disorders ............................................................ Page 76- 79
Reproductive & Sexual Health ........................................... Page 80- 81
Maternal- Antepartum ....................................................... Page 82- 88
Labor & Delivery ....................................................................Page 89- 92
Postpartum & Newborn ...................................................... Page 93- 95
Pediatric Nursing ................................................................ Page 96- 100
, PHARMACOLOGY
Warfarin
Vitamin k is the antagonist
used to prevent blood clots in clients with atrial fibrillation, artificial heart valves, or a
history of thrombosis
Intake of vitamin k rich foods can decrease effect ( broccoli, spinach, liver)
Monitor INR levels
Pregnant women should not take
Avoid aspirin, NSAIDS, and alcohol If recovering from a PE,
Warfarin is usually taken for 3-6 months
Antibiotics can affect INR levels
INR level 3.0-3.5
contraindicated in pregnancy
Adenosine
First line drug therapy for SVT
Administer over 1-2 minutes then flush with saline
Find a line closest to the heart
ACE Inhibitors
End with -il, controls high blood pressure
Check blood pressure before administering
Check potassium levels before administering because these medications increase
potassium levels
Can cause a dry cough and reflex tachycardia
Can have severe adverse effects of angioedema
Do not take while pregnant
Can cause orthostatic hypertension
If a client cannot tolerate ACE inhibitor then they are prescribed ARBS (-an) drugs
Calcium Channel Blockers
CCB are like valium to your heart
Help control atrial fibrillation
End in -em like diltiazem
Also end in -ine (Amlodipine)
Most severe adverse effect is dizziness
Do not drink grapefruit juice while taking this or statins
Measure blood pressure before administering, if systolic is under 100 then you hold CCB
The Nurses Corner World Review
Comprehensive (Pharmacology, Med-
Surg, Maternity, Peds, Psych + More)"
,THE NURSES CORNER
, TABLE OF CONTENTS
Pharmacology & Need to Know Medications .................. Page 3-13
Fundamentals & Delegation ............................................. Page 14-17
Ethical Principals & Law .................................................... Page 18-20
Integumentary ...................................................................... Page 21-23
Respiratory Disorders & Nursing Considerations ......... Page 24-32
Disorders of the Heart & Circulation .............................. Page 33- 44
Musculoskeletal Disorders ................................................ Page 45-47
Diabetes & Insulin ..................................................................... Page 48
Contact Precautions & Infectious Disease..................... Page 49-53
Renal Disorders & Nursing Considerations .................... Page 54-58
GI Disorders .......................................................................... Page 59-60
Spinal Cord Injuries .............................................................. Page 61-62
Neuro & Brain ......................................................................Page 63- 68
Visual/Auditory & Nursing Considerations ...................... Page 69- 71
Psychiatric Nursing .............................................................. Page 72- 75
Endocrine Disorders ............................................................ Page 76- 79
Reproductive & Sexual Health ........................................... Page 80- 81
Maternal- Antepartum ....................................................... Page 82- 88
Labor & Delivery ....................................................................Page 89- 92
Postpartum & Newborn ...................................................... Page 93- 95
Pediatric Nursing ................................................................ Page 96- 100
, PHARMACOLOGY
Warfarin
Vitamin k is the antagonist
used to prevent blood clots in clients with atrial fibrillation, artificial heart valves, or a
history of thrombosis
Intake of vitamin k rich foods can decrease effect ( broccoli, spinach, liver)
Monitor INR levels
Pregnant women should not take
Avoid aspirin, NSAIDS, and alcohol If recovering from a PE,
Warfarin is usually taken for 3-6 months
Antibiotics can affect INR levels
INR level 3.0-3.5
contraindicated in pregnancy
Adenosine
First line drug therapy for SVT
Administer over 1-2 minutes then flush with saline
Find a line closest to the heart
ACE Inhibitors
End with -il, controls high blood pressure
Check blood pressure before administering
Check potassium levels before administering because these medications increase
potassium levels
Can cause a dry cough and reflex tachycardia
Can have severe adverse effects of angioedema
Do not take while pregnant
Can cause orthostatic hypertension
If a client cannot tolerate ACE inhibitor then they are prescribed ARBS (-an) drugs
Calcium Channel Blockers
CCB are like valium to your heart
Help control atrial fibrillation
End in -em like diltiazem
Also end in -ine (Amlodipine)
Most severe adverse effect is dizziness
Do not drink grapefruit juice while taking this or statins
Measure blood pressure before administering, if systolic is under 100 then you hold CCB
