tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-71867817566232236772024-02-28T03:08:24.905-05:00NCLEX ReviewOnline review resource from University of Miami NCLEX review instructor. Access easy to understand graphics and audio lectures from the top-rated U of M instructor on the NCLEX board exams. If you are studying for either the NCLEX or the USMLE, then this blog was created for you.Chad Reihm MSN MDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10898359545124420034noreply@blogger.comBlogger2013tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186781756623223677.post-53601359317006965142012-03-07T19:06:00.000-05:002012-03-13T14:52:05.464-04:00Blood and Blood Disorders made EZ
Comprehensive Hematology
Blood, the essence of life, can be a daunting subject to the typical nursing or medical student.
We are going to take a closer look at this subject to see if we can make it EZ for you.
Hematology: The study of blood and
blood diseases
• Blood
components
• Plasma
• Chad Reihm MSN MDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10898359545124420034noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186781756623223677.post-53611783874099128992012-03-01T20:10:00.001-05:002012-03-13T14:50:04.089-04:00Endocrine Diseases and Pharmacology
Endocrine Disorders
• Anterior Pituitary: (ACTH, TSH, FSH, GH, LH, Prolactin)
– Hypo: Hypopituitarism
– Hyper: Hyperpituitarism
• Posterior Pituitary: (Oxytocin, ADH)
– Hypo: Diabetes Insipidus
– Hyper: SIADH
• Adrenal Cortex: (Gluco/Mineralcorticoids, Androgens)
– Hypo: Adrenal Insufficiency (Addisons and Addisonian Crisis)
– Hyper: Chad Reihm MSN MDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10898359545124420034noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186781756623223677.post-43029812740953593712012-02-29T20:08:00.000-05:002012-03-08T21:58:38.224-05:00Psychiatric Disorders and Pharmacology
Mood Disorders
Major Depression (MD)
Theories of Cause
o Genetic: Genes play role but must interact w/environment to develop MD
o Biochemical: Initially thought path dysfunction of serotonin (regs sleep, appetite, libido) and norepi (energy, pleasure, concentration) cause; But prob also i/c dopamine, Ach, Gaba; Also probably not sole cause
o Hormonal regulation: Chad Reihm MSN MDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10898359545124420034noreply@blogger.com1