The immune system functions as the body’s defense mechanism against invasion. The term immunity refers to the body’s specific protective response to an invading foreign agent or organism. Immune function is affected by age and by a variety of other factors, such as, • Central nervous system function • Emotional status • Medications • The…
The most common warning signs of a Heart attack for men and women is chest pain or discomfort. You do not need to have all the warning signs to have a heart attack. This may not be sudden or very painful. Many people think that heart attacks are a “man’s problem,” yet heart disease is…
Obesity is a huge problem that can lead to a multitude of other diseases and complications. A look at obesity: The prevalence of obesity in the United States has increased markedly over the past two decades. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately onethird of American adults age 20 and older…
Antibacterial drugs, also known as antibiotics, are drugs that either kill bacteria or inhibit the growth of bacteria. They’re mainly used to treat systemic (involving the whole body rather than a localized area) bacterial infections. Antibacterial drugs include: • Aminoglycosides • Penicillins • Cephalosporins • Tetracyclines • Clindamycin • Macrolides • Vancomycin • Carbapenems •…
Mnemonics always help to memorize your study in very little time. With the help of this Nursing Mnemonics you will memorize 30 most important topics related to NCLEX study. These 30 Nursing Mnemonics are divided into five categories which are, OB/PEDS, LABS PHARMACOLOGY , MENTAL HEALTH and MED SURG Mnemonics. 30 Most Important Nursing Mnemonics…
