NCLEX-RN Comprehensive Study Notes for Pharmacology & Lab Values Complete Solutions
NCLEX-RN Comprehensive Study Notes for Pharmacology & Lab
Values Complete Solutions
NCLEX-RN Comprehensive Study Notes for Pharmacology & Lab Values Complete Solutions
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Pg 1. Index
Pg 3. Lab values
Pg 7. Medications
Pg. 7 Anticholinergics
Pg. 7 GI meds
Pg. 8 Tuberculosis meds
Pg. 8 Antiviral meds
Pg. 8 Antipsychotics
Pg. 9 Antidepressants
Pg. 9 Stimulants (for ADHD)
Pg. 10 Bedwetting/nocturnal enuresis meds
Pg. 10 Lithium
Pg. 10 Anticonvulsants
Pg. 11 Respiratory Meds
Pg. 12 Biphosphonates
Pg. 12 Alpha Adrenergic Blockers
Pg. 12 Antifungals
Pg. 12 Antibiotics
Pg. 14 Smoking Cessation meds
Pg. 14 Alcohol Cessation meds
Pg. 14 Magnesium sulfate
Pg. 14 Antihypertensives
Pg. 15 Muscle Relaxants
Pg. 16 Type 2 diabetic meds
Pg. 16 Antithyroid
Pg. 17 Antianxiety
Pg. 17 Opioids
Pg. 18 NSAID’s
Pg. 18 Neuropathic pain relievers
Pg. 18 Corticosteroids
Pg. 19 Antineoplastic/Anticancer
Pg. 20 Diuretics
Pg. 20 Electrolyte and CBC meds
Pg. 21 H1 Receptor Blocker/Antihistamines
Pg. 21 Anesthetics
Pg. 21 Tocolytics
Pg. 21 Uterotonic meds
Pg. 21 Phosphodiesterase Inhibitors
Pg. 22 Anticoagulants
Pg. 23 Statins
Pg. 23 Vitamins
Pg. 23 Antiparkinson meds
Pg. 24 Oral Poisoning meds
Pg. 24 All other meds
Pg 27. Viruses/Skin Conditions/Vaccinations
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Pg. 34 Med-surg Pg. 93 Pregnancy Complications
Pg. 94 Fetal Movement
Pg. 34 Electrolytes and fluid:
Pg. 94 Phases/Stages of Labor
Pg. 36 cardiac/Heart
Pg. 94 Labor Info
Pg. 39 Respiratory
Pg. 95 Labor Medications
Pg. 42 Gastro/GI
Pg. 96 Labor Complications
Pg. 47 Thyroid
Pg. 96 Other Complications
Pg. 48 Gallbladder
Pg. 97 Postpartum Assessment
Pg. 49 Renal/Kidney and Adrenal Glands
Pg. 98 Postpartum Complications
Pg. 51 Bladder/Urinary/Pelvic
Pg. 99 Newborn Assessment
Pg. 54 Musculoskeletal
Pg. 101 Newborn Defects
Pg. 59 Blood and Circulation
Pg. 102 Infant (till 1 years old)
Pg. 62 Sugar/Diabetes
Pg. 63 Alcohol and drugs
Pg. 63 Liver and spleen Pg 104 Pediatrics
Pg. 65 Wound Care
Pg. 104 Growth and Development
Pg. 67 Neuro
Pg. 104 Congenital Heart Diseases
Pg. 70 Tubes and ventilators
Pg. 105 Congenital Anomaly
Pg. 72 Cancer
Pg. 107 Acute Conditions- GI Disorders
Pg. 74 Catheters
Pg. 107 Acute Conditions- Urinary Disorders
Pg. 76 Shock
Pg. 108 Acute Conditions- Respiratory
Pg. 76 Allergy
Disorders
Pg. 77 Anemia
Pg. 108 Acute Conditions-Neurosensory
Pg. 78 Contraceptive
Disorders
Pg. 78 Eyes and ears
Pg. 109 Acute Conditions-Neoplastic
Pg. 79 Other Diseases
Disorders (Tumors)
Pg. 83 Psych Pg. 109 Infectious Disorders
Pg. 83. Phobias Pg. 110 Communicable Diseases
Pg. 83. Stress disorders Pg. 111 Chronic Disorders- GI Disorders
Pg. 83. Schizophrenia Pg. 111 Chronic Disorders- Respiratory
Pg. 85. Depressive disorders Disorders
Pg. 85. Bipolar Disorders Pg. 111 Chronic Disorders- Hematological
Pg. 85 Delirium/Dementia/Alzheimer’s Disorders
Pg. 87 Childhood disorders Pg. 112 Chronic Disorders- Musculoskeletal
Pg. 87 Personality Disorders Disorders
Pg. 88 Eating Disorders Pg. 112 Other
Pg. 91 Maternity Pg 115 Non medical
Pg. 91. Physiological Changes I Pregnancy
Pg. 92 Tests
Pg. 92 Weeks
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LAB VALUES NOTES
VITALS
Blood Pressure (120-140)/(80-90)
Pulse/Heart Rate 60-100
Temperature 97.7-99 F (36.6-37.2 C)
Pulse Oximetry 95-100%
Capillary Refill < 3 seconds
ABG (Arterial Blood Gas)
Ph 7.35-7.45
Po2 80-100 MM Hg
pCO2 35-45 mm Hg
HCO3 22-26
CBC
White Blood Count (WBC) 4,000-11,000
Platelets 150,000-400,000
Absolute Neutrophil Count (ANC) 2200-7700
• Neutropenia is when it drops below 1000. If it is below 500 it is severe neutropenia and is a
critical emergency.
Eosinophil 1-2%
Leukocyte 4000-11000
• Leukopenia is < 4000
LABS
Albumin 3.5-5 g/dL
BUN 6-20
Creatinine 0.6-1.3
Hgh male 13.2-17.3 female 11.7-15.5
Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT) 10-40 U/L (0.17-0.68)
Urine Specific Gravity 1.003-1.030
Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR) <30mm/hr
Cerebral Spinal Fluid (CSF) pressure 60-150mm H2O
C-Reactive Protein (CRP)-means something is inflamed
OTHER
BMI 18.5-24.9 is normal
Normal urine output is 0.5-1mL/kg/hr or > 30mL/hr
CD4 count 500-1200
NCLEX-RN Comprehensive Study Notes for Pharmacology & Lab
Values Complete Solutions
NCLEX-RN Comprehensive Study Notes for Pharmacology & Lab Values Complete Solutions
,1
Pg 1. Index
Pg 3. Lab values
Pg 7. Medications
Pg. 7 Anticholinergics
Pg. 7 GI meds
Pg. 8 Tuberculosis meds
Pg. 8 Antiviral meds
Pg. 8 Antipsychotics
Pg. 9 Antidepressants
Pg. 9 Stimulants (for ADHD)
Pg. 10 Bedwetting/nocturnal enuresis meds
Pg. 10 Lithium
Pg. 10 Anticonvulsants
Pg. 11 Respiratory Meds
Pg. 12 Biphosphonates
Pg. 12 Alpha Adrenergic Blockers
Pg. 12 Antifungals
Pg. 12 Antibiotics
Pg. 14 Smoking Cessation meds
Pg. 14 Alcohol Cessation meds
Pg. 14 Magnesium sulfate
Pg. 14 Antihypertensives
Pg. 15 Muscle Relaxants
Pg. 16 Type 2 diabetic meds
Pg. 16 Antithyroid
Pg. 17 Antianxiety
Pg. 17 Opioids
Pg. 18 NSAID’s
Pg. 18 Neuropathic pain relievers
Pg. 18 Corticosteroids
Pg. 19 Antineoplastic/Anticancer
Pg. 20 Diuretics
Pg. 20 Electrolyte and CBC meds
Pg. 21 H1 Receptor Blocker/Antihistamines
Pg. 21 Anesthetics
Pg. 21 Tocolytics
Pg. 21 Uterotonic meds
Pg. 21 Phosphodiesterase Inhibitors
Pg. 22 Anticoagulants
Pg. 23 Statins
Pg. 23 Vitamins
Pg. 23 Antiparkinson meds
Pg. 24 Oral Poisoning meds
Pg. 24 All other meds
Pg 27. Viruses/Skin Conditions/Vaccinations
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Pg. 34 Med-surg Pg. 93 Pregnancy Complications
Pg. 94 Fetal Movement
Pg. 34 Electrolytes and fluid:
Pg. 94 Phases/Stages of Labor
Pg. 36 cardiac/Heart
Pg. 94 Labor Info
Pg. 39 Respiratory
Pg. 95 Labor Medications
Pg. 42 Gastro/GI
Pg. 96 Labor Complications
Pg. 47 Thyroid
Pg. 96 Other Complications
Pg. 48 Gallbladder
Pg. 97 Postpartum Assessment
Pg. 49 Renal/Kidney and Adrenal Glands
Pg. 98 Postpartum Complications
Pg. 51 Bladder/Urinary/Pelvic
Pg. 99 Newborn Assessment
Pg. 54 Musculoskeletal
Pg. 101 Newborn Defects
Pg. 59 Blood and Circulation
Pg. 102 Infant (till 1 years old)
Pg. 62 Sugar/Diabetes
Pg. 63 Alcohol and drugs
Pg. 63 Liver and spleen Pg 104 Pediatrics
Pg. 65 Wound Care
Pg. 104 Growth and Development
Pg. 67 Neuro
Pg. 104 Congenital Heart Diseases
Pg. 70 Tubes and ventilators
Pg. 105 Congenital Anomaly
Pg. 72 Cancer
Pg. 107 Acute Conditions- GI Disorders
Pg. 74 Catheters
Pg. 107 Acute Conditions- Urinary Disorders
Pg. 76 Shock
Pg. 108 Acute Conditions- Respiratory
Pg. 76 Allergy
Disorders
Pg. 77 Anemia
Pg. 108 Acute Conditions-Neurosensory
Pg. 78 Contraceptive
Disorders
Pg. 78 Eyes and ears
Pg. 109 Acute Conditions-Neoplastic
Pg. 79 Other Diseases
Disorders (Tumors)
Pg. 83 Psych Pg. 109 Infectious Disorders
Pg. 83. Phobias Pg. 110 Communicable Diseases
Pg. 83. Stress disorders Pg. 111 Chronic Disorders- GI Disorders
Pg. 83. Schizophrenia Pg. 111 Chronic Disorders- Respiratory
Pg. 85. Depressive disorders Disorders
Pg. 85. Bipolar Disorders Pg. 111 Chronic Disorders- Hematological
Pg. 85 Delirium/Dementia/Alzheimer’s Disorders
Pg. 87 Childhood disorders Pg. 112 Chronic Disorders- Musculoskeletal
Pg. 87 Personality Disorders Disorders
Pg. 88 Eating Disorders Pg. 112 Other
Pg. 91 Maternity Pg 115 Non medical
Pg. 91. Physiological Changes I Pregnancy
Pg. 92 Tests
Pg. 92 Weeks
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LAB VALUES NOTES
VITALS
Blood Pressure (120-140)/(80-90)
Pulse/Heart Rate 60-100
Temperature 97.7-99 F (36.6-37.2 C)
Pulse Oximetry 95-100%
Capillary Refill < 3 seconds
ABG (Arterial Blood Gas)
Ph 7.35-7.45
Po2 80-100 MM Hg
pCO2 35-45 mm Hg
HCO3 22-26
CBC
White Blood Count (WBC) 4,000-11,000
Platelets 150,000-400,000
Absolute Neutrophil Count (ANC) 2200-7700
• Neutropenia is when it drops below 1000. If it is below 500 it is severe neutropenia and is a
critical emergency.
Eosinophil 1-2%
Leukocyte 4000-11000
• Leukopenia is < 4000
LABS
Albumin 3.5-5 g/dL
BUN 6-20
Creatinine 0.6-1.3
Hgh male 13.2-17.3 female 11.7-15.5
Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT) 10-40 U/L (0.17-0.68)
Urine Specific Gravity 1.003-1.030
Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR) <30mm/hr
Cerebral Spinal Fluid (CSF) pressure 60-150mm H2O
C-Reactive Protein (CRP)-means something is inflamed
OTHER
BMI 18.5-24.9 is normal
Normal urine output is 0.5-1mL/kg/hr or > 30mL/hr
CD4 count 500-1200
