Hypervolemia

In this lesson, we are going to discuss hypervolemia, or fluid overload.  We will talk about causes and risk factors for developing hypervolemia along with common signs and symptoms of the condition that nurses need to be familiar with.  Finally

Anti-Platelets

In this lesson, we are going to review what antiplatelet medications do and give some examples of types of these medications.  We will also review potential side effects and drug interactions of these types of medications. Finally we will review

How To Study- Coagulation Modifying Drugs

In this lesson, we are going to review what coagulation modifying, or antiplatelet, medications do and give some examples of types of these medications.  We will also review potential side effects and drug interactions of these types of medications. Finally

How to study Pharmacology -Diuretics

In this lesson, we are going to discuss diuretics, or medications that help relieve the body of fluid overload.  We will talk about causes and risk factors for developing fluid overload along with common signs and symptoms of the condition

How to study Pharmacology – Anti-Hypertensiv...

In this lesson, we are going to review some common classes of anti-hypertensive medications and give some examples of each class.  We will also review potential side effects and drug interactions of these types of medications that nurses need to

Obstructive Shock

In this lesson, we are going to go over obstructive shock and talk about what it is and some factors that can cause it.  Next, we will talk about signs and symptoms nurses will assess for along with potential complications

Anaphylactic Shock

In this overview, we will go over what anaphylactic shock is and review common causes of the condition.  We will identify signs and symptoms of this potentially life threatening condition that nurses will need to respond to immediately.  Testing for

Neurogenic Shock

In this lesson, we are going to review neurogenic shock and take a look at how signs and symptoms of this type of shock can differ from other types.  Medications, nursing assessments and interventions for symptoms and prevention of complications

Septic Shock

Before you start this lesson on Septic Shock, be sure you have already viewed the Main Course Content on the Cardiovascular System, the Cardiovascular System Anatomy & Physiology, and the Concepts of Perfusion lessons.    Remember that this is a type

Hypovolemic Shock

In this lesson, we are going to go over what causes hypovolemic shock and identify some common signs and symptoms of the condition.  We will then go through testing and common lab results. We will close out the lesson with