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June 2008 Nursing Board Exam Results Released!

Karlo — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 16:16:34 +0000

The Nursing Board Exam Result for June 2008 has finally been released! You could download the full list in .PDF or in .TXT format below. Download the Full List of Exam Passers here (.PDF format) Download the Full List of Exam Passers here (.TXT format) Download the Full List of Exam Passers here (.PDF format) Download the Full List [...]

Insulins

Karlo — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 14:02:19 +0000

Insulin Onset Peak Duration Regular IV 10-30 min 15-30 min 30-60 min Regular SC 30 min-1hr 2-4 hr 5-7 hr NPH 1-4 hr 6-12 hr 18-28 hr Lente 1-3 hr 8-12 hr 18-28 hr Ultralente 4-6 hr 18-24 hr 36 hr Monitor patients for onset of HYPOGLYCEMIA reaction that typically occurs during the Peak Phase following administration of insulin. Signs and symptoms of HYPOGLYCEMIA include mental confusion, hallucinations, convulsions, pale, cool, clammy skin, tachycardia, and anxiety. Treatment includes the [...]

ANGINA PECTORIS (CORONARY ARTERY DISEASE)

Karlo — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 01:58:06 +0000

The classic symptom of coronary artery disease (CAD) is angina—pain caused by loss of oxygen and nutrients to the myocardial tissue because of inadequate coronary blood flow. In most but not all patients presenting with angina, CAD symptoms are caused by significant atherosclerosis. Unstable angina is sometimes grouped with MI under the diagnosis of acute [...]

Unverified: June 2008 Nursing Board Exam Results to Be Released this July

Karlo — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 08:19:49 +0000

There are rumors going around Nursing communities this past few weeks saying that the Nursing Board Exam Results June 2008 will be released earlier than announced. Instead of August, they say that the examinees will learn of the result as early as July 20. No official news on the PRC Official Site yet, but I would [...]

APPENDECTOMY

Karlo — Sat, 14 Jun 2008 14:06:16 +0000

An inflamed appendix may be removed using a laparoscopic approach with laser. However, the presence of multiple adhesions, retroperitoneal positioning of the appendix, or the likelihood of rupture necessitates an open (traditional) procedure. Studies indicate that laparoscopic appendectomy results in significantly less postoperative pain, earlier resumption of solid foods, a shorter hospital stay, lower wound infection [...]

METFORMIN - Glucophage - Drug Study

Karlo — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 02:14:39 +0000

Generic Name: METFORMIN (met-for′min) Brand Name: Glucophage, Glucophage XR Classifications: HORMONE & SYNTHETIC SUBSTITUTES; ANTIDIABETIC AGENT; BIGUANIDE Pregnancy Category: B (Reference: Prentice Hall Nurse’s Drug Study) Availability 500 mg, 850 mg tablets; 500 mg, 750 mg sustained-release Actions Biguanide oral hypoglycemic agent. Unlike sulfonylureas, biguanides do not stimulate the release of insulin from the beta cells of the pancreas. Mechanism [...]

Nursing Board Exam Result June 2008

Karlo — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 13:11:37 +0000

The result of the Nursing Board Exam has been released! Check it out here! [Update: There are unconfirmed rumors that say that the result of the nursing board exam would be released this July. Read more about it here ] The Nursing Board Exam Results for the June 1 and 2, 2008 Philippine Nursing board examinations will [...]

LORAZEPAM - Ativan - Drug Study

Karlo — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 07:12:06 +0000

Generic Name: LORAZEPAM (lor-a′ze-pam) Brand Name: Ativan Classifications: CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM (CNS) AGENT; ANXIOLYTIC; SEDATIVE-HYPNOTIC; BENZODIAZEPINE Pregnancy Category: D Controlled Substance: Schedule IV (Reference: Prentice Hall Nurse’s Drug Study) Availability 0.5 mg, 1 mg, 2 mg tablets; 2 mg/mL oral solution; 2 mg/mL, 4 mg/mL injection Actions Most potent of the available benzodiazepines. Effects (anxiolytic, sedative, hypnotic, and skeletal muscle [...]

Welcome to the Pinoy Nursing Blag!

Karlo — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 07:31:44 +0000

Welcome to Pinoy Nurses! This blog is made to help all the Pinoy nurses not only in the Philippines but in the whole world! In the coming days, we will be uploading lots of content for everyone like Nursing Care Plans, Drug Studies, Exam Schedules, Exam Results, and other nursing stuff! So stay tune for more!