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NCLEX Review: Preeclampsia by Nurse.Nonoy.Net - NCLEX Application Guide on Apr 25, 2011Here are the points you need to study for your NCLEX Review about Preeclampsia: Preeclampsia is the presence of protein in the urine, and increased BP during pregnancy. It is found in 8% of pregnancies. Symptoms: Abnormal Rapid Weight gain Headaches...
NCLEX Review: Eclampsia by Nurse.Nonoy.Net - NCLEX Application Guide on Apr 3, 2011Eclampsia: seizures occurring during pregnancy, symptoms of pre- eclampsia have worsened. Factors that cause eclampsia vs. pre- eclampsia relatively unknown. NCLEX review notes about Eclampsia Symptoms: Weight gain sudden Seizures Trauma Abdominal pa...
NCLEX Review: Sheehan’s syndrome by Nurse.Nonoy.Net - NCLEX Application Guide on Mar 10, 2011Sheehan’s syndrome is hypopituitarism caused by uterine hemorrhage during childbirth. The pituitary gland is unable to function due to blood loss. Here are some of the points you need to study for NCLEX questions: Symptoms: Amenorrhea Fatigue Unabl...
NCLEX Review: Mastitis by Nurse.Nonoy.Net - NCLEX Application Guide on Mar 5, 2011Breast infections(Mastitis): Infection or inflammation of breast tissues due to bacteria, usually S. aureus. Symptoms: Fever Nipple pain/discharge Breast pain Swelling of the breast Tests: Physical examination Treatment: Antibiotics Moist heat Be sur...
NCLEX Review: Atrophic vaginitis by Nurse.Nonoy.Net - NCLEX Application Guide on Mar 2, 2011Atrophic vaginitis- low estrogen levels cause inflammation of the vagina. This disease is most common after menopause. Symptoms: Pain with intercourse Itching pain Vaginal discharge Vaginal irritation after intercourse Tests: Pelvic examination Treat...
NCLEX Review: Cervicitis by Nurse.Nonoy.Net - NCLEX Application Guide on Feb 22, 2011Cervicitis is an infection, foreign bodies,or chemicals that causes inflammation of the cervix. Here's an outline of what you need to now for your NCLEX review on Cervicitis:...
NCLEX Review: Pelvic Inflammatory Disease by Nurse.Nonoy.Net - NCLEX Application Guide on Feb 6, 2011Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is an infection of the fallopian tubes, uterus or ovaries caused by STD’s in the majority of cases. A woman can get pelvic inflammatory disease if bacteria move up from her vagina and infect her pelvic organs.
NCLEX Review: Toxic Shock Syndrome by Nurse.Nonoy.Net - NCLEX Application Guide on Jan 22, 2011Toxic shock syndrome is an infection of Staphylococcus aureus that causes organ disorders and shock. Watch out for these points in NCLEX Review:...
NCLEX Review: Hirsutism by Nurse.Nonoy.Net - NCLEX Application Guide on Jan 16, 2011Hirsutism is the development of dark areas of hair in women that are uncommon. NCLEX Review notes.
NCLEX Review: Dysmenorrhea by Nurse.Nonoy.Net - NCLEX Application Guide on Jan 14, 2011Dysmenorrhea is painful menstruation. While most women experience minor pain during menstruation, dysmenorrhea is diagnosed when the pain is so severe as to limit normal activities, or require medication.
