Quad Screen: A Comprehensive Guide
The Quad Screen is a prenatal blood test that measures four key biomarkers—AFP, hCG, estriol, and inhibin‑A—to estimate the risk of Down syndrome,…
Neurological Assessment
Neurological assessment involves evaluating consciousness, cranial nerves, motor strength, reflexes, and sensation. Nurses use tools like the…
The Effectiveness of Nursing Documentation: Influence of EHR for Quality Care
The electronic health record (EHR) is increasingly being deployed within health care organizations to improve the safety and quality of care.…
Immediate Postoperative Care in Adults
Immediate postoperative care involves monitoring airway, consciousness, vital signs, pain, and surgical site. Nurses assess for complications,…
Endocrine System-Oral Antidiabetic drugs – Sodium glucose cotransport-2(SGLT-2) inhibitors
Name of the Sodium glucose cotransport-2(SGLT-2) inhibitors Antidiabetic Drugs Dapagliflozin Dapagliflozin Availabilitytablet (Farxiga,…
Overcoming Bias in Nursing Leadership
Bias can impact decision-making, team dynamics, and ultimately, patient care. It is pivotal to overcoming bias in nursing leadership to…
Anti-Bacterial Drugs in Integumentary System
Anti-bacterial drugs used in the integumentary system target skin infections by inhibiting bacterial growth or destroying pathogens, commonly…
Hot Applications: Hot Compress
Hot applications also known as thermotherapy involve applying heat to the body to relieve discomfort, promote healing, and improve…
First Aid for Acid Attack
An acid attack is a medical emergency involving corrosive chemicals that cause rapid tissue damage, intense pain, and potential disfigurement.…
Interpersonal Relationship (IPR) with Patient and Families
Introduction An interpersonal relationship is a social association, connection, or affiliation between two or more people that varies in…
Milestones of Nursing Research
Milestones in nursing research refer to the key historical events, breakthroughs, and developments that have significantly shaped the…
Nasogastric Aspiration in Adults
Introduction Nasogastric (NG) aspiration involves the insertion of a wide-bore NG tube into the stomach to remove gastric contents. It is…
Esophageal Dilation
Esophageal dilation is a medical procedure used to widen a narrowed section of the esophagus. The esophagus is a muscular tube that connects…
Liver Biopsy Procedure
Introduction A liver biopsy is a medical procedure in which a small sample of liver tissue is removed for laboratory examination. This…
Care of a Patient with Contact Lens
Introduction Contact lens helps in correction of the refractive errors of the eye. Definition A contact lens is a thin, small, round,…
First Aid for Ammonia Inhalation
Ammonia inhalation can be dangerous because it’s a strong, water‐soluble gas that can cause severe irritation or damage to the respiratory…
Chemotherapeutic Drugs -Anti-tumor antibiotics-Anthracyclines
Name of the Anti-tumor antibiotics-Anthracyclines drugs 1.Daunorubicin…
Endocrine System-Oral Antidiabetic drugs- Meglitinide /phenylalanine Analogues
Name of the Oral Antidiabetic drugs- Meglitinide /phenylalanine Analogues drugs 1.Repaglinide Repaglinide Availability Tablets: 0.5 mg, 1…
Antiprotozoal Drugs for Leishmaniasis
Antiprotozoal compounds are the drugs of choice in patients with visceral leishmaniasis. The Drug of Choice used to treat Leishmaniasis is…
Role of Nutrition in Nursing Wellness
Nutrition plays a foundational role in nursing, influencing everything from patient recovery to disease prevention and even the well-being of…
Research Problems in Nursing, Health and Social science
When examining nursing research problems and its examples, understanding what constitutes a valid research question is essential. A…
Endocrine System- Rapid Acting Insulin Drugs (Insulin analogues)
Name of the Rapid Acting Drugs (Insulin analogues) 1.Insulin lispro Insulin lispro Availability100 units/ml in 10-ml vials and 1.5-ml…
Antiprotozoals Drugs for Malaria
Artemisinin Availability: injection, lyophilized powder for reconstitution ,110mg/via Indication & dosage : Malaria :2.4 mg/kg IV at 0,…
Implementing the Nursing Interventions in Care Plan
Nursing Interventions – Implementing Your Patient Care Plans To provide quality patient care over a period of time, nurses need a roadmap that…
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) is a non-cancerous enlargement of the prostate gland that commonly affects aging males, leading to lower…
Hospice Nurse: How to become
Hospice nurses perform a vital role in healthcare, providing end-of-life care for patients. The work is emotionally demanding, but it can also…
Narcotic drug & psychotropic substances-CNS stimulants-Dexamphetamine
Name of the CNS stimulants-Dexamphetamine Dexamphetamine Dexamphetamine AvailabilityCapsules (sustained release): 5 mg, 10 mg, 15 mg Oral…
Appendicostomy (MACE Procedure)
Introduction An appendicostomy, also known as the Malone Antegrade Continence Enema (MACE) procedure, is a surgical operation designed to…
Endocrine System-Corticosteroids-Short acting Glucocorticoids Drugs
Name of the Short Acting Glucocorticoids Drugs Hydrocortisone (cortisol) Hydrocortisone (cortisol) AvailabilityCream, gel, lotion, ointment,…
Keratolytics and Anti Psoriasis Drugs
Name of the Keratolytics and Anti- Psoriasis Drugs Resorcinol Availability: Topical,2%/4%,2%/5%,2%/8% Indication & dosage Acne: Adult: In…
Endocrine System -Thyroid Hormone-Triiodothyronine (T3 Liothyronine) Drugs
Triiodothyronine (T3 Liothyronine) Triiodothyronine (T3 Liothyronine) AvailabilityInjection: 10 mcg/ml in 1-ml vials Tablets: 5 mcg, 25 mcg,…
Endocrine System-Oral Antidiabetic drugs -Amylin analogue
1.Pramlintide Pramlintide AvailabilitySolution for injection: 0.6 mg/ml in 5-ml vials; 1.5-ml disposable multidose pen-injector containing…
Endocrine System -Oral Antidiabetic drugs
Name of the Oral Antidiabetic drugs 1.Metformin Metformin AvailabilityOral solution: 100 mg/ml, 500 mg/5 ml Tablets: 500 mg, 850 mg, 1,000 mg…