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,…
Claudication: A Comprehensive Clinical Overview
Introduction Claudication is a clinical condition characterised by pain, discomfort, or fatigue in the limbs—most commonly the legs—brought on…
Pressure Injury Assessment
A pressure injury assessment systematically evaluates a patient’s risk of developing pressure injuries and the status of any existing wounds.…
Canavan Disease
Canavan disease is a rare genetic disorder that affects your brain’s white matter. The infantile type usually causes severe complications and…
Assessment of Immune System
Introduction An assessment of the immune system function begins with a health history and physical examination. The history should include the…
Minimally Invasive Surgery
Minimally Invasive Surgery: Revolutionizing Modern Medicine Minimally invasive surgery (MIS) is a transformative advancement in modern…
Dialysis
Introduction Dialysis is a life-sustaining treatment used when the kidneys can no longer effectively filter waste, excess fluids, and toxins…
Oncotic Pressure: Why Is It Important in Nursing?
What is oncotic pressure? Oncotic pressure (sometimes referred to as colloid osmotic pressure) plays a vital role in this intricate dance. It…
Working in Night Shifts? How to Stay Healthy
Night Shifts: In many hospitals and long-term care facilities, newly hired nurses are asked to work the night shift. While a few true night…
Chemotherapeutic Drugs -Anti- tumor antibiotics- non anthracyclines
Name of the Chemotherapeutic Drugs -Anti- tumor antibiotics that are not anthracyclines drugs…
Scope of Lactation Nurse in Current Trends
Lactation nurses, also known as lactation consultants, are registered nurses (RNs) or advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) who…
Anti-Fungal Drugs in Integumentary System
Name of the Anti-Fungal Drugs Ketoconazole Availability: Cream: 2% Shampoo: 1%, 2% Tablets: 200 mg Indication & dosage Blastomycosis;…
Chalazion: An In-Depth Guide to Understanding and Treating Chalazion
A chalazion is a common, non-infectious, benign lump or swelling that occurs on the eyelid due to the blockage and inflammation of a meibomian…
First Aid for Foreign Objects in Eye
Foreign objects in eye can range from small irritants like dust or an eyelash to more troublesome fragments such as metal shavings or glass.…
Endocrine System-Thyroid Inhibitor Drugs-Tissue destroyer
Name of the Thyroid Inhibitor Drugs that Destroy thyroid tissue Radioactive iodine 131 Radioactive iodine 131 AvailabilityIodotopeCapsules:…
Care of Patient Undergoing Neurosurgery
Introduction Neurosurgery involves any surgical procedure performed on the brain, head, skull, and spine. These patients require specialized…
Cystometrogram (CMG)
Introduction Cystometrogram is a part of urodynamic testing used to measure bladder functions. It aids in diagnosing the cause of lower…
Endocrine System-Corticosteroids-Mineralocorticoids
Name of the Drugs 1.Fludrocortisone Fludrocortisone AvailabilityTablet 0.1mg Indications and DosagesTo treat primary and secondary chronic…
Orthopedic Rehabilitation
Introduction Orthopedic rehabilitation is a specialized form of therapy aimed at restoring function, mobility, and quality of life for…
Cleidocranial Dysplasia: A Comprehensive Overview
Introduction Cleidocranial Dysplasia (CCD) is a rare congenital condition that affects the development of bones and teeth. First described in…
Endocrine System-Hormonal Contraceptives-Oral Pills
Name of the Hormonal Contraceptives-Oral Pills 1. Norgestrel (0.5mg) + Ethinylestradiol(50μg) Norgestrel(0.5mg) + Ethinylestradiol(50μg)…
Aortic Dissection
Aortic dissection is a rare but potentially fatal condition that demands prompt recognition and treatment. Characterized by a tear in the…
First Aid for Cuts and Wounds
First aid for cuts and wounds refers to the immediate care given to an injury that breaks the skin, aiming to stop bleeding, prevent…
The Role of Evidence Based Practice in Nursing
Evidence based practice is to make optimal decisions about patient care. When nurses integrate the best available science into their practice,…
Nursing Assessment: How to do Head to Toe Assessment
A head to toe assessment is a comprehensive physical examination that nurses perform to gather baseline data, identify health concerns, and…
Photorefractive Keratectomy (PRK)
Understanding PRK, Its Procedure, Benefits, Risks, and Evolution in Vision Correction Introduction Photorefractive keratectomy (PRK) is a type…
Surgical Soak
Introduction A surgical soak is a therapeutic procedure involving the immersion of a body part—typically an arm, leg, or wound site—into a…
Endocrine System-Long-Acting Insulin Drugs
Name of the Long-Acting Insulin Drugs 1.Insulin glargine Insulin glargine AvailabilityInjection: 100 units/ml in 10-ml vials and 3-ml…
Endocrine System-Thyroid Hormone-Thyroxine (T4) Drugs
Thyroxine (T4) Thyroxine (T4) AvailabilityPowder for injection: 200 mcg/vial in 6- and 10-ml vials, 500 mcg/vial in 6- and 10-ml vials…
Endocrine System-Oral Antidiabetic drugs -Dopamine D2 agonist
Name of the Oral Antidiabetic drugs -Dopamine D2 agonist 1.Bromocriptine Bromocriptine AvailabilityCapsules: 5 mg Tablets: 0.8 mg, 2.5 mg…
Endocrine System -Oral Antidiabetic drugs
Name of the Oral Antidiabetic drugs Dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitors drugs 1.Sitagliptin Sitagliptin AvailabilityTablets: 25 mg, 50 mg, 100…
Recording and Reporting (Written Report)
Recording and Reporting in good health care administration depends on accurate records and timely reports to ensure continuity of care,…
First Aid for Scorpion Stings
Scorpion stings can range from mildly painful to medically serious, depending on the species and individual response. Most stings are not…
Endocrine System- Intermediate Acting Insulin Drugs
Name of the Intermediate Acting Insulin Drugs 1.Insulin zinc suspension (lente insulin) Insulin zinc suspension (lente insulin)…