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TABLE OF CONTENT

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  • Fundamentals
    Fundamentals
  • Neuro
    Neuro
  • Respiratory
    Respiratory
  • Cardiac
    Cardiac
  • Musculoskeletal
    Musculoskeletal
  • Gastrointestinal
    Gastrointestinal
  • Renal & Urinary
    Renal & Urinary
  • Endocrine
    Endocrine
  • Hematology
    Hematology
  • Immune
    Immune
  • Critical Care
    Critical Care
  • Mental Health
    Mental Health
  • Ob & Maternity
    Ob & Maternity
  • Pediatrics
    Pediatrics
  • Pharmacology
    Pharmacology

Subject:

Fundamentals

Fundamentals

Topics within this subject:

Pages 05-48

  • Medical Terms & Abbreviations + Suffixes/ Prefixes + Banned Abbreviations
  • Lab Values Cheat Sheet
  • Dosage Calculation (Rules & Formulas)
  • Medication Administration
  • IV Line Management (Peripheral Lines & Central Lines)

  • IV Therapy Complications
  • Skin Overview (Functions, Types of Lesions, Edema, Skin color & tugor)
  • Ambulation Devices (Scale Interpretation, Crutches, Walker, Cane)
  • Oxygenation (Breathing Patterns, Lung Sounds, Hypoxia, Oxygen Delivery Devices)
  • Pain Management (Types of Pain, Pain Management Methods)

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Neuro

Topics within this subject:

Pages 49-69

  • Nervous System Overview
  • Neuro Assessment
  • Cranial Nerves
  • Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
  • Alzheimer's Disease
  • Delirium
  • Cerebrovascular Accident (Stroke)
  • Guillain-Barre Syndrome
  • Encephalopathy
  • Fibromyalgia

  • Hydrocephalus
  • Increased ICP
  • Meningitis
  • Multiple Sclerosis
  • Myasthenia Gravis
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Seizures
  • Spinal Cord Injury
  • Traumatic Brain Injury
  • Ventricular Drains (EVD vs. VP Shunt)

Respiratory

Topics within this subject:

Pages 70-85

  • Respiratory Overview
  • Respiratory Assessment
  • Arterial Blood Gas Basics (Memory trick + Interpreting ABG's)
  • ABG's: Respiratory Acidosis vs. Respiratory Alkalosis
  • ABG's: Metabolic Acidosis vs. Metabolic Alkalosis
  • Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)
  • Asthma
  • Chest Tubes
  • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
  • Pneumothorax vs. Hemothorax
  • Pleural Effusion vs. Pulmonary Edema
  • Pneumonia
  • Pulmonary Embolism
  • Tuberculosis
  • Upper Respiratory Disorders

Cardiac

Topics within this subject:

Pages 86-103

  • Cardiac System Overview (Chambers of the Heart, Layers of the Heart, Cardiac Output & Terms)
  • Cardiac Functioning (Blood Flow through the Heart, Conduction System)
  • Cardiac Assessment
  • EKG Basics & Interpretation
  • Cardiac Rhythms (Sinus Arrhythmias, SVT, Afib/ aflutter, Junctional Rhythms, PVC's vs PAC's, Vfib, Vtach, Asystole, Defibrillation vs Cardioversion, Heart Blocks)
  • Coronary Artery Disease
  • Angina Pectoris
  • Myocardial Infarction
  • Cardiac Tamponade
  • Cardiomyopathy
  • Infective Endocarditis
  • Heart Failure
  • Hypertension
  • Peripheral Artery Disease vs Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD vs. PVD)


Musculoskeletal

Topics within this subject:

Pages 104-113

  • Musculoskeletal System Overview
  • Musculoskeletal Assessment
  • Compartment Syndrome
  • Degenerative Disc Disease
  • Fractures
  • Gout
  • Osteoarthritis vs. Rheumatoid Arthritis (OA vs. RA)
  • Osteomyelitis
  • Osteoporosis

Gastrointestinal

Topics within this subject:

Pages 114-126

  • GI System Overview
  • GI System Assessment
  • Cholecystitis
  • Pancreatitis
  • Inflammatory Bowel Disease (Crohn's vs. Ulcerative Colitis)
  • Diverticulitis vs. Diverticulosis
  • GERD vs. Gastritis vs. Peptic Ulcer Disease (PUD)
  • Gastrointestinal Bleed (Upper vs. Lower GI Bleed)
  • Hepatitis
  • Cirrhosis
  • Acute Liver Failure
  • Bowel Obstruction

Renal & Urinary

Topics within this subject:

Pages 127-138

  • Renal System Overview
  • Urinary Assessment
  • Acute Kidney Injury
  • Chronic Kidney Disease
  • Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)
  • Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
  • Glomerulonephritis
  • Nephrotic Syndrome
  • Renal Calculi
  • Hemodialysis
  • Peritoneal Dialysis


Endocrine

Topics within this subject:

Pages 139-149

  • Endocrine System Overview
  • Hormone Functions
  • Addison’s vs. Cushing’s
  • Diabetes Mellitus (Type 1 vs. Types 2 Diabetes)
  • Hypoglycemia vs. Hyperglycemia
  • Diabetic Ketoacidosis vs. Hyperglycemic Hyperosmolar Nonketotic Syndrome (DKA vs. HHNS)
  • Hypoparathyroidism vs. Hyperparathyroidism
  • Hypothyroidism vs. Hyperthyroidism
  • Diabetes Insipidus vs. Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone (DI vs. SIADH)
  • Pheochromocytoma

Hematology

Topics within this subject:

Pages 150-157

  • Hematology Overview
  • Types of Anemia
  • Sickle Cell Anemia
  • Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC)
  • Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
  • Hemophilia
  • Thrombocytopenia


Immune

Topics within this subject:

Pages 158-170

  • Immune System Overview
  • Cancer Overview
  • Types of Cancer
  • Cancer Treatments & Complications
  • Leukemia
  • Lymphoma
  • Multiple Myeloma
  • Polycythemia
  • HIV/ AIDS
  • Lyme’s Disease
  • Psoriasis vs. Eczema
  • Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

Critical Care

Topics within this subject:

Pages 170-185

  • ACLS vs. BLS Cheat Sheet
  • Arterial Lines
  • Mechanical Ventilation Basics
  • Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT)
  • Shock Overview
  • Types of Shock: Hypovolemic vs. Cardiogenic vs. Obstructive
  • Types of Shock: Anaphylactic vs. Septic vs. Neurogenic (Distributive Shocks)
  • Sepsis
  • Burns Overview
  • Burn Care Phases & Fluid Resuscitation (Parkland Formula & Rule of 9’s)
  • Trauma & Emergency Care
  • Disaster Triage
  • Drug Overdose & Poisoning
  • Organ Donation

Mental Health

Topics within this subject:

Pages 186-202

  • Mental Health Overview
  • Mental State Examination
  • Types of Therapy
  • Attention Defecit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Aggression & Abuse
  • Anxiety
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Depression
  • Eating Disorders
  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Personality Disorders
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Schizophrenia
  • Somatoform Disorders
  • Substance Abuse Disorders

Ob & Maternity

Topics within this subject:

Pages 203-226

  • GTPAL & Maternity Terms
  • Contraception Methods & Infertility
  • Signs of Pregnancy & Naegele’s Rule
  • Trimesters & Fetal Development
  • Pregnancy Physiology
  • Rh Incompatibility
  • Placenta Previa
  • Placental Abruption
  • Ectopic Pregnancy
  • Molar Pregnancy (Hydatidiform Mole)
  • Spontaneous Abortion
  • Infection Pregnancy Complications (HIV, STD’s, Group B Strep, TORCH Infections)
  • Medical Pregnancy Complications (Hyperemesis Gravidarum, Gestational Diabetes, Gestational Hypertension & HELLP Syndrome)
  • Stages of Labor
  • True vs. False Labor
  • 5 P’s of Labor
  • Fetal Positioning & Station
  • Fetal Heart Tones
  • Labor Complications (Cord Prolapse, Dystocia, Meconium Stained Amniotic Fluid, Premature Rupture of Membranes, Precipitous Labor)
  • Newborn Assessment
  • Postpartuum Assessment
  • Postpartum Hemorrhage
  • Newborn Care


  • Pediatric CPR Cheat Sheet
  • Pediatric Milestone (Infant & Toddler to Preschooler)
  • Erikson’s Theory
  • Piaget’s Stages of Development
  • Pediatric Vaccine Schedule
  • Pediatric Vital Signs
  • Communicable Diseases
  • Spina Bifida
  • Bronchiolitis
  • Croup
  • Epiglottitis
  • Otitis Media
  • Cystic Fibrosis
  • Kawasaki Disease

  • Reye’s Syndrome
  • Scarlet Fever
  • Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)
  • Febrile Seizures
  • Cerebral Palsy
  • Phenylketonuria (PKU)
  • Muscular Dystrophy (Becker vs. Duchenne)
  • Developmental Hip Dysplasia
  • Congenital Heart Defects (Tetrology of Fallot, Tricupid Atresia, ASD, VSD, PDA, Aortic Stenosis, Pulmonary Stenosis, Coarction of Aorta, Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome, Transposition of Great Arteries, Truncus Arteriosis)
  • Cleft Lip & Palate
  • Hypertrophic Pyloric Stenosis
  • Intussusception
  • Hirschsprung Disease (Congenital Aganglionic Megacolon)

Pharmacology

Topics within this subject:

Pages 260-287

  • Prefixes & Suffixes
  • Therapeutic Levels & Antidotes
  • Emergency Meds
  • Anticonvulsants
  • Anticholinergic vs. Cholinergics
  • Bronchodilators (Beta-2 Agonists, Anticholinergics, Methylxanthines)
  • Respiratory Anti-inflammatory Agents (Steroids, Leukotriene Modifers, Mast Cell Stabilizers)
  • Secretion & Allergy Management (Expectorants, Mucolytics, Decongestants, Antihistamines)
  • Cardiac Pharm Overview (Adrenergic Receptors & Cardiac Output)
  • Adrenergic Blockers (Alpha Blockers & Beta Blockers)
  • RAAS Inhibitors (ACE Inhibitors & ARBs)
  • Cardiotonic Agents (Digoxin, Milrinone, Dobutamine, Dopamine)
  • Vasodilators (Calcium Channel Blockers, Nitrates, Hydralazine)
  • Antihyperlipidemics (Statins, Bile Acid Resins, Fibrates)
  • Diuretics (Loop, Thiazide, Potassium Sparing, Osmotic)
  • Anticoagulants (Heprain, Warfarin, Direct Oral Anticoagulants)
  • Vasopressors (Norepinephrine, Phenylephrine, Epinephrine, Vasopressin)
  • Acid Suppressing Agents (Antacids, H2 Blockers, Proton Pump Inhibitors, Mucosal Protectant aka Sucralfate)
  • Antibiotics (Penicillins, Cephalosporins, Glycopeptides, Macrolides, Aminoglycosides, Tetracyclines, Lincosamides, Sulfonamides, Fluoroquinolones, Antiprotozoals, Nitrofurans)
  • Immunosuppressants
  • Non-opioid Analgesics
  • Opioid Analgesics
  • Mood Stabilizers
  • Antidepressants (SSRI’s, SNRI’s, MAOI’s, TCA’s)
  • Anxiolytics ( Benzodiazepines, Barbiturates, Buspirone)
  • Antipsychotics (Typicals vs Atypicals)
  • Types of Insulin

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