Nursing Notes

Ulcerative Colitis (UC) and Crohn’s Disease (CD) - Pathology of UC and CD - Distinguishable features - Clinical manifestations of IBD - Assessment and diagnosis of IBD

Acute Tubular Necrosis and Acute Kidney Injury: Mrs. Yu Case Study - Causes and contributing factors of acute tubular necrosis - Mrs. Yu's medication and past medical history - Urinary Tract Infections (UTI) and Acute Tubular Necrosis - Lab findings

Ventilation and Gas Exchange Lecture Notes - Physiology of Respiratory System - Gases of Respiration - Pleural Effusion - Pneumothorax - Pleuritis - Atelectasis - Asthma - COPD - Emphysema - Chronic Bronchitis - Bronchiectasis - Cystic Fibrosis - Pulmonary Embolism and Pulmonary HTN - Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) - Respiratory Failure

Respiratory Tract Infections Lecture Notes - Factors affecting S/S of respiratory tract infections - Types of Sinuses - Classifications of Rhinosinusitis - Influenza - Pneumonia - Tuberculosis - Fungal Infections - Lung Cancer - Neonate Respiratory Disorders - Children

Anatomy and Physiology of the Respiratory System Lecture Notes - Lungs and Lung Circulation - Structural Organization of Respiratory System and Components - Control of Breathing - Ventilation and perfusion - Cheyne-Stokes and Cough Reflex - Aging Changes - Pulmonary Function Studies

Fragile X Syndrome Powerpoint Presentation with Voiceover - Understanding the Role of Genetics - What is Fragile X Syndrome? - Genetic/Genomic Influences - Physical Features - Neurobehavioral Features - Diagnosis - Treatment of Fragile X Syndrome - Pharmacotherapy - Non-Pharmacologic Interventions - Toileting Issues - Preventative Care and Education - Parental/Caregiver Resources and Support

Mr. Sullivan Case Study: HTN, CAD, MI, HF Mr. Sullivan is a 79 y.o. male with a history of hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and coronary artery disease. He complains of SOB while sleeping and upon exertion, and he reports his shoes and socks feel tighter. Current medications include Aspirin, clopidogrel, metoprolol, lisinopril, atorvastatin, and NTG. Based on Mr. Sullivans past medical history, signs and symptoms, and assessment findings: 1. Why did he develop heart failure? 2. Clinical feature...

Disorders of Cardiac Function Lecture Notes - Functions of Pericardium - Pericardial Disorders (Pericardial Effusion, Cardiac Tamponade, Pericarditis) - Coronary Heart Disease (CAD) - Angina - Manifestations of ST-segment Elevation (STEMI)/Acute MI - Medical Management of Angina, STEMI, NSTEMI - Cardiomyopathy - Endocarditis - Rheumatic Fever - Valvular Heart Disease and Valve Disorders

Cardiovascular, Blood Vessels, and Lymphatic System: Structure and Function Lecture Notes - Functions of Circulatory System - Circulatory System Pressure - Hemodynamics - Functional Anatomy of the Heart - Cardiac Output - Frank-Starling and Cardiac Reserve (very brief review) - Components and Function of Vascular System - Composition of Blood Vessels - Effects of Peripheral Resistance and Regulation of Blood Flow - Lymphatic System - Autonomic Control Centers for Cardiac Function a...

Disorders Of Blood Pressure Regulation Lecture Notes - Arterial Blood Pressure/Definitions - Mechanisms of Blood Pressure - Categories of Hypertension - Risk Factors for HTN - Target Organ Damage - Factors Affecting Treatment Strategies for HTN - Drugs Used for Treatment - Hypertension in Pregnancy

Innate Immunity Lecture Notes The Immune Response (Innate vs. Adaptive) Antigen Recognition and Function Natural Barriers Inflammatory Response The Complement System, The Coagulation Cascade, Kinin Pathway Cells of the Innate Immunity Soluble Mediators of Innate Immunity: Cytokines and Chemokines Acute and Chronic Inflammation

Infectious Disease Lecture Notes Agents of Disease (Prions, Viruses, Bacteria, Spirochetes, Fungi, Parasites) Infectious Disease Key Terms Chain of Infection Portal of Entry Symptomatology Disease Course (Incubation period, prodromal stage, acute stage, convalescent stage, resolution stage) Diagnosis of Infectious Disease

Hypersensitivity Disorders Lecture Notes Disorders and Reactions Steps to Sensitivity Reactions Clinical Symptoms of IGE Type I Reactions Anaphylaxis Type II Antibody Mediated Disorders Type III Immune Complex-Mediated Disorders Type IV Cell-Mediated Hypersensitivity Disorders Systemic Lupus Erythematous - Pathophysiology and Clinical Features Sjogren Syndrome - Pathophysiology and Symptoms.

Disorders of Immune Responses Lecture Notes Immunodeficiency Syndrome (Primary and Secondary) Warning signs of Primary Immunodeficiency Primary Immune Disorders Hypogammaglobulinemia Immunoglobulin A Deficiency Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS)

Adaptive Immunity Lecture Notes Interaction Between Active and Innate Immunity Adaptive Immunity Types of Adaptive Immunity Cells of Adaptive Immunity Lymphoid Tissues and Organs Antigens Humoral Immunity Active and Passive Immunity Immunoglobulins (antibodies) Cellular Immunity

The Hematopoietic System - Neoplasia, Hematopoietic System, Lymphoid Systems, Hemodynamic. Disorders, Thromboembolism, and Shock * Lecture notes from 9 powerpoints with voiceover recordings

Blood Cells and the Hematopoietic System Lecture Notes Composition of Blood Cellular Elements Elements of the Hematopoietic System Plasma Hematopoiesis

Thrombosis and Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation Lecture Notes Virchow's triad Hypercoagulability Primary and secondary causes Fate of Thrombus Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC) DIC Pathogenesis DIC Clinical Features and Labs

Shock - Lecture Notes Pathophysiology of Shock Classifications of Shock Key Points in Shock Care Hypovolemic shock Septic Shock

Iron Deficiency Anemia Lecture Notes Pathogenesis of Iron Deficiency Lab and Clinical Features Signs and Symptoms