April 2008 NCLEX test takers, COME ON IN!

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Per the request of janina08 ;) I've started the April NCLEX takers support group. When do you take it? What are you using to study? Would anyone like to review any of the systems/meds that he/she feels weakest on? Let's keep each other in our prayers and good thoughts as we go through one of the biggest experiences of our lives. :) :nurse:

Hey! I think with Cushing Syndrome... you have HYPOKALEMIA! In other words, your potassium will be less than 3.5.... You will have water and sodium retention as well as Hypoglycemia.... but your potassium will be low.... if you have ADDISONS disease then your postassium will be high, sodium and glucose low... I think the question was just a typo. :typing

hi Cushing sydrome hypersection of glucocorticoids- High Na+ hyperglycemic except Calcium and Potassium which is low[/u]...while Addisons Disease hyposecretion of adrenal cortex hormones (glucocorticoids and minrealocorticoids)-Low Na+ hypoglycemia except High in K+....

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Specializes in ICU.
hi Cushing sydrome hypersection of glucocorticoids- High Na+ hyperglycemic except Calcium and Potassium which is low[/u]...while Addisons Disease hyposecretion of adrenal cortex hormones (glucocorticoids and minrealocorticoids)-Low Na+ hypoglycemia except High in K+....

Correct! I think we are both saying the same thing.... in otherwords, someone with Cushings will have hypokalemia (low potassium). So the answer choice, that we should expect hyperkalemia with Cushing must have been a typo.

ps. my previous reposnse had a typo.... you will have hyperglycemia with Cushings and hypo with Addisons.

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OMG I am freaking out,.... I am doing questions in Saunders.... do you guys think we need to know DOSES of medications... ex:

Bethanechol is prescribed for a client with postop bladder spasms. The nurse reviews the order knowing that the normal adult dose is:

a. 10 to 50mg three to four times a day

b. 50 to 100 mg three to four times a day

c. 100mg every four hours

d. 100mg at nedtime.

:crying2::bluecry1::(:confused::cry:

Will we need to know stuff like this..... I have already seen three questions and I am only on question 1081/4214. My brain cannot contain all of these doses..... should we memorize dosages in addition to the action and side effects of drugs :bugeyes:.....

FYI the answer was a. 10 to 50mg three to four times a day

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Specializes in Cardiac/Telemetry.
OMG I am freaking out,.... I am doing questions in Saunders.... do you guys think we need to know DOSES of medications... ex:

Bethanechol is prescribed for a client with postop bladder spasms. The nurse reviews the order knowing that the normal adult dose is:

a. 10 to 50mg three to four times a day

b. 50 to 100 mg three to four times a day

c. 100mg every four hours

d. 100mg at nedtime.

:crying2::bluecry1::(:confused::cry:

Will we need to know stuff like this..... I have already seen three questions and I am only on question 1081/4214. My brain cannot contain all of these doses..... should we memorize dosages in addition to the action and side effects of drugs :bugeyes:.....

FYI the answer was a. 10 to 50mg three to four times a day

I think that most of the time when you see a question like that, the lowest dose should almost always be picked. Now, I know this doesn't apply to every single question, but we normally give the lowest dose of a med to a patient to see how the patient tolerates it. If the pt doesn't have any adverse effects, then the dose could be upped with an MD order.

I'll be posting some very basic things about the cardiac system. Should we start with the anatomy of the heart or should we start with the diseases right away?

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Specializes in ICU.

Thanks Mave, that is VERY HELPFUL! :nuke:

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Specializes in ICU.

How are you guys studying Pharmacology? How are you guys remembering all the drugs???? I am overwhelmed :cry::crying2:

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How are you guys studying Pharmacology? How are you guys remembering all the drugs???? I am overwhelmed :cry::crying2:

i totally gave up on drugs.. im not even studying those anymore coz i just think that it will be a waste of time at this point plus i also know that i cant remember everything..

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Specializes in Psychiatric Nursing.

hope this helps: http://www.cushings-help.com/results.htm

the explanation on the lab values with cushing's...it says that its HYPERkalemia...

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hi guys!goodluck on your exam...I'm planning to take the nclex exam this coming October. Is it a requirement to have a license in my country where I got my degree in nursing?Im already residing in L.A.:confused:Please help...:bowingpur

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Specializes in Medical and general practice now LTC.
hi guys!goodluck on your exam...I'm planning to take the nclex exam this coming October. Is it a requirement to have a license in my country where I got my degree in nursing?Im already residing in L.A.:confused:Please help...:bowingpur

It depends on the state BON, some require that you do and some don't

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hope this helps: http://www.cushings-help.com/results.htm

the explanation on the lab values with cushing's...it says that its HYPERkalemia...

hi in Saunders its says hypokalemia...dont confused us..

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Specializes in Informatics; Labor & Delivery; Med-Surg.

I would like to be added to this group as well. I will be taking the NCLEX-PN

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