Any Hurst Reviewers Out There!!

[Walking N2 MyDestiny]

I would like to start this thread for those who are using Hurst Review to help them defeat the NCLEX Monster.

Let's use this as a study thread!!

1st Topic is Fluids & Electrolytes

What is Fluid Volume Excess?

What causes Fluid Volume Excess?

What can you tell me about Aldosterone?

What can you tell me about ADH?

:typing

[stephanishawn]

endocrine---

hyperthyroid---LOTS OF ENERGY

euthyroid--- GOOD (eu means good)

no beta blockers to diabetics (will block sympathetic nervous system)

thyroid storm--- hyperthyroidism x1000!!!

surgery---thyroidectomy

support neck

elevate hob

bleeding precautions

need more calories

assess hoorificeness & paralysis of vocal cords

Have: Trach set

report any c/o pressure!!!

"C" cheek test (muscle rigidity) (checks signs of hypocalcemia)-->caused by not enough PTH(makes serum calcium decrease)

[Walking N2 MyDestiny]

endocrine---

hyperthyroid---LOTS OF ENERGY

euthyroid--- GOOD (eu means good)

no beta blockers to diabetics (will block sympathetic nervous system)

thyroid storm--- hyperthyroidism x1000!!!

surgery---thyroidectomy

support neck

elevate hob

bleeding precautions

need more calories

assess hoorificeness & paralysis of vocal cords

Have: Trach set

report any c/o pressure!!!

"C" cheek test (muscle rigidity) (checks signs of hypocalcemia)-->caused by not enough PTH(makes serum calcium decrease)

Outstanding!!

[stephanishawn]

I'm not a hurst reviewer but I think it's output.

yep, output, more reliable than weight for burn patient

[stephanishawn]

Outstanding!!

thanks, have my hurst book right here, i test tuesday, lets get rollin with the hurst review, love it!

[stephanishawn]

That is correct!:typing

yes, too many letters too much water. adh is against you urinating. so if you have too much adh your retaining lots and lots! :)

[Walking N2 MyDestiny]

yes, too many letters too much water. adh is against you urinating. so if you have too much adh your retaining lots and lots! :)

You are on a roll:D

[Walking N2 MyDestiny]

Let's take a step back..what can you tell me about oncology!!