NCLEX-RN review Book

PREPARING FOR THE NCLEX EXAMINATION: Understanding the NCLEX Examination. Preparation and Test Taking. References and Suggested Readings. DRUGS AND NURSING IMPLICATIONS: Factors Affecting Drug Action. Drug Administration. Central Nervous System Drugs. Autonomic Nervous System Drugs. Drugs Affecting the Endocrine System. Eye Drugs. Cardiovascular Drugs. Renal Drugs. Respiratory Drugs. Gastrointestinal Tract Drugs. Arthritis Drugs. Antimicrobials. Antiviral Agents. Antifungal Agents. Antihelmintics. Antineoplastic Agents. Immunosuppressants. Vitamins and Minerals. Vaccines and Toxoids. References and Suggested Readings. UNIVERSAL PRINCIPLES OF NURSING CARE MANAGEMENT: Nursing Practice Standards. Legal and Ethical Aspects of Nursing. Managing Client Care. Safety. Principles and Interventions for Specific Aspects of Care. References and Suggested Readings. ADULT NURSING: Multisystem Stressors. Aging. Perioperative Nursing. Oncologic Nursing. The Neurosensory System. The Cardiovascular System. The Hematologic System. The Respiratory System. The Gastrointestinal System. The Genitourinary System. The Musculoskeletal System. The Endocrine System. The Integumentary System. References and Suggested Readings. PEDIATRIC NURSING: Growth and Development. Multisystem Stressors. The Neurosensory System. The Cardiovascular System. The Hematologic System. The Respiratory System. The Gastrointestinal System. The Genitourinary System. The Musculoskeletal System. The Endocrine System. The Integumentary System. Pediatric Oncology. References and Suggested Readings. MATERNITY AND FEMALE REPRODUCTIVE NURSING: Overview of Anatomy and Physiology of the Female Reproductive System. The Childbearing Cycle. The Antepartal Period. Labor and Delivery. The Postpartum Period. The Newborn. The High-Risk Infant. Conditions of the Female Reproductive System. References and Suggested Readings. PSYCHIATRIC-MENTAL HEALTH NURSING: Overview of Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing. Psychiatric Disorders (DSM IV). Psychologic Aspects of Physical Illness. References and Suggested Readings. Appendix: Special Diets. Practice Tests. Review Tests. Index.