Correctional Nurse Clinical Update: ADHD in Corrections
At intake, you may encounter a patient who seems impatient, fidgety, or easily distracted. They may interrupt, lose track of questions, or appear agitated without an obvious trigger. These behaviors are often attributed to anxiety, substance use, or defiance, but they could also be symptoms of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), an often underrecognized and undertreated condition […]
A Solution for Aspiring Rural Nurses: A New Way to Study (and Practice) in Your Hometown
People who dream of becoming nurses live all across the US. Future nurses can be found in big cities and small, across rural and urban divides, in historic and new…
Quiz: Which Nurse Practitioner Specialty Is Right for You?
Choosing the perfect NP specialty can feel tough—with so many paths and possibilities, it’s hard to know where you belong. But whether you’re drawn to guiding families through every life…
Woman Who Assaulted Nurse Gets 5 Years Prison
A 33-year-old Southeast Texas woman, Jena Horn, has been sentenced to five years in prison for assaulting a registered nurse at Baptist Hospital while receiving medical treatment. The incident occurred in…
Tetracyclines Nursing Antibiotic Quiz Questions
Test your knowledge on tetracycline antibiotics! This NCLEX-style quiz covers essential nursing concepts, including identifying tetracyclines, safe administration, drug interactions, contraindications, and lab monitoring. Designed for nursing students and professionals, each question comes with clear rationales to help strengthen your pharmacology knowledge and clinical decision-making skills. More nursing pharmacology reviews and tetracycline nursing notes. You […]
Tetracyclines Antibiotics: Uses, Side Effects, and Nursing Considerations
Tetracyclines are a well-known class of antibiotics with a wide range of clinical uses. Medications in this group share the common suffix “-cycline” (for example, doxycycline and tetracycline). Spectrum of Activity Tetracyclines are considered broad-spectrum antibiotics, effective against: Because of this, they are commonly prescribed for: Lecture on Tetracyclines Mechanism of Action Tetracyclines work by […]
Glycopeptide Antibiotics Explained: Vancomycin Uses, Side Effects, and Nursing Tips
Glycopeptide antibiotics are a unique class of medications without a common prefix or suffix. One of the most well-known drugs in this class is vancomycin. It’s important not to confuse vancomycin with aminoglycosides, which typically end in “-mycin.” Instead, notice the “-co” in vancomycin which links back to glyco in glycopeptide, helping you remember its […]
Cephalosporin Antibiotics Explained: Uses, Side Effects, and Nursing Tips
Cephalosporins are a widely used class of antibiotics that share a common prefix, “cef-” or “ceph-”. Popular medications in this class include ceftriaxone and cephalexin. These antibiotics are highly versatile, making them a staple in many clinical settings. What Do Cephalosporins Target? Cephalosporins have broad-spectrum activity. This makes cephalosporins effective for: Lecture on Cephalosporins How […]
Fluoroquinolone Antibiotics Explained: Uses, Side Effects, and Nursing Tips
Fluoroquinolones are a class of antibiotics characterized by the common “-floxacin” suffix. Common examples include ciprofloxacin and levofloxacin. This class is widely used due to its broad-spectrum activity and effectiveness against a variety of infections. What Do Fluoroquinolones Target? Fluoroquinolones have broad-spectrum coverage, making them effective against: They are commonly used to treat: How They […]
Carbapenem Antibiotics Nursing Quiz Questions
Test your knowledge on carbapenem antibiotics! This NCLEX-style quiz covers essential nursing concepts, including identifying carbapenems, safe administration, drug interactions, contraindications, and lab monitoring. Designed for nursing students and professionals, each question comes with clear rationales to help strengthen your pharmacology knowledge and clinical decision-making skills. More nursing pharmacology reviews and nursing notes (coming soon). […]