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NCLEX-PN Exam Cram by Wilda Rinehart

Covers exactly what you need to know to score higher on your NCLEX-PN (R) exam 400 sample test questions help you gain confidence and decide when you're ready to take the actual exam Includes the popular Cram Sheet tearcard to help you remember key concepts and do extra last-minute Exam Alerts identify important information found on the exam Simplifies key medication aide concepts and techniques for easy learning Covers the critical information you'll need to know to score higher on your NCLEX-PN exam! Discover how the NCLEX-PN exam works, and how best to prepare for it Understand essential disease processes, treatments, and diagnostic studies Care for clients with respiratory, genitourinary, hematopoietic, gastrointestinal, musculoskeletal, endocrine, cardiovascular, neurological, and many other disorders Serve maternal, infant, and pediatric clients Provide compassionate and effective psychiatric care Consider cultural, religious, and legal concerns associated with client care Review all stages of the nursing process: assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation Address client needs for a safe, effective-care environment; health promotion and maintenance; and psychosocial and physiological integrity

About Wilda Rinehart

Wilda Rinehart Gardner received an Associate Degree in Nursing from Northeast MississippiCommunity College in Booneville, Mississippi. After working as a staff nurse and charge nurse, she became a public health nurse and served in that capacity for a number of years. In 1975, she received her nurse practitioner certification in the area of obstetrics-gynecology from the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, Mississippi. In 1979, she completed her Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from Mississippi University for Women. In 1980, she completed her Master of Science degree in Nursing from the same university and accepted a faculty position at Northeast Mississippi Community College, where she taught medical-surgical nursing and maternal-newborn nursing. In 1982, she founded Rinehart and Associates Nursing Consultants. For the past 26 years, she and her associates have worked with nursing graduates and schools of nursing to assist graduates to pass the National Council Licensure Exam for Nursing. She has also worked as a curriculum consultant with faculty to improve test construction. Ms. Rinehart has served as a convention speaker throughout the southeastern United States and as a reviewer of medical-surgical and obstetric texts. She has co-authored materials used in seminars presented by Rinehart and Associates Nursing Review. Dr. Diann Sloan received an Associate Degree in Nursing from Northeast Mississippi Community College, a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from the University of Mississippi, and a Master of Science degree in Nursing from Mississippi University for Women. In addition to her nursing degrees, she holds a Master of Science in Counseling Psychology from Georgia State University and a Doctor of Philosophy in Counselor Education, with minors in both Psychology and Educational Psychology, from Mississippi State University. She has completed additional graduate studies in healthcare administration at Western New England College and the University of Mississippi. Dr. Sloan has taught pediatric nursing, psychiatric mental health nursing, and medical-surgical nursing in both associate degree and baccalaureate nursing programs. As a member of Rinehart and Associates Nursing Review, Dr. Sloan has conducted test construction workshops for faculty and nursing review seminars for both registered and practical nurse graduates. She has co-authored materials used in the item-writing workshops for nursing faculty and Rinehart and Associates Nursing Review. She is a member of Sigma Theta Tau nursing honor society. Clara Hurd received an Associate Degree in Nursing from Northeast Mississippi Community College in Booneville, Mississippi (1975). Her experiences in nursing are clinically based, having served as a staff nurse in medical-surgical nursing. She has worked as an oncology, intensive care, orthopedic, neurological, and pediatric nurse. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from the University of North Alabama in Florence, Alabama, and her Master of Science degree in Nursing from the Mississippi University for Women in Columbus, Mississippi. She currently serves as a nurse educator consultant and an independent contractor. Ms. Hurd has taught in both associate degree and baccalaureate degree nursing programs. She was a faculty member of Mississippi University for Women; Austin Peay State University in Clarksville, Tennessee; Tennessee State University in Nashville, Tennessee; and Northeast Mississippi Community College. Ms. Hurd joined Rinehart and Associates in 1993. She has worked with students in preparing for the National Council Licensure Exam and with faculty as a consultant in writing test items. Ms. Hurd has also been a presenter at nursing conventions on various topics, including item-writing for nursing faculty. Her primary professional goal is to prepare the student and graduate for excellence in the delivery of healthcare.

Table of Contents

Introduction ................................................................................................... xxi Welcome to the NCLEX-PN (R) Exam Cram .................................................................xxi Taking the Computerized Adaptive Test .....................................................................xxii The Cost of the Exam ...................................................................................................xxii How to Prepare for the Exam ......................................................................................xxiii How to Use This Book .................................................................................................xxiii About the Book .............................................................................................................. xxv Contact the Authors ....................................................................................................... xxv Self-Assessment .............................................................................................................. xxv Companion Website ..................................................................................................... xxvi Accessing the Pearson Test Prep Software and Questions ........................................xxvii Self-Assessment ............................................................................................... 1 Testing Your Exam Readiness .......................................................................................... 2 Chapter 1 Preparing for the National Council Exam for Licensed Practical Nurses................ 3 Preparing for the Exam .................................................................................................... 4 The Computer Adaptive Test ................................................................................. 4 Testing Strategies .................................................................................................... 5 Reading the Question Carefully .............................................................................. 6 Look for Keywords .................................................................................................. 6 Watch for Specific Details ...................................................................................... 6 Exam Prep Questions ....................................................................................................... 9 Answer Rationales ........................................................................................................... 11 Chapter 2 Simplifying Pharmacology .....................................................................13 Pharmacology .................................................................................................................. 14 Three Areas of Pharmacology ............................................................................... 14 How Nurses Work with Pharmacology ......................................................................... 15 Time-Released Drugs ............................................................................................ 16 Administering Medications ................................................................................... 17 Understanding and Identifying the Various Drugs ....................................................... 18 Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors ........................................................ 18 Beta Adrenergic Blockers ...................................................................................... 19 Anti-Infectives (Aminoglycosides) ......................................................................... 20 Benzodiazepines (Anticonvulsants/Antianxiety) ................................................... 22 Phenothiazines (Antipsychotic/Antiemetic) .......................................................... 24 Glucocorticoids ...................................................................................................... 25 Antivirals ................................................................................................................ 26 Cholesterol-Lowering Agents ............................................................................... 28 Angiotensin Receptor Blockers ............................................................................. 29 Histamine 2 Antagonists ........................................................................................ 30 Proton Pump Inhibitors ........................................................................................ 31 Anticoagulants ........................................................................................................ 32 More Drug Identification Helpers ........................................................................ 33 Herbals ............................................................................................................................ 34 Drug Schedules ............................................................................................................... 35 Pregnancy Categories for Drugs .................................................................................... 35 Exam Prep Questions ..................................................................................................... 36 Answer Rationales ........................................................................................................... 38 Suggested Reading and Resources ................................................................................. 40 Chapter 3 Caring for the Client with Disorders of the Respiratory System .........................41 Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease ....................................................................... 42 Chronic Bronchitis ................................................................................................ 42 Emphysema ............................................................................................................ 42 Asthma .................................................................................................................... 43 Acute Respiratory Infections .......................................................................................... 44 Pneumonia ............................................................................................................. 44 Pleurisy ................................................................................................................... 45 Tuberculosis ........................................................................................................... 46 Influenza ................................................................................................................. 47 Acute Respiratory Failure ............................................................................................... 48 Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome .................................................................. 48 Pulmonary Embolus .............................................................................................. 48 Emerging Infections ....................................................................................................... 50 Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome ..................................................................... 50 Legionnaire's Disease ............................................................................................ 51 Diagnostic Tests for Review ........................................................................................... 52 Pharmacology Categories for Review ............................................................................ 52 Exam Prep Questions ..................................................................................................... 53 Answer Rationales ........................................................................................................... 55 Suggested Reading and Resources ................................................................................. 56 Chapter 4 Caring for the Client with Disorders of the Renal and Genitourinary System .........57 Acute Glomerulonephritis .............................................................................................. 58 Chronic Glomerulonephritis .......................................................................................... 59 End Stage Renal Disease ................................................................................................ 60 Peritoneal Dialysis ................................................................................................. 60 Hemodialysis .......................................................................................................... 60 Renal Transplantation ........................................................................................... 61 Nephrotic Syndrome ...................................................................................................... 61 Urinary Calculi................................................................................................................ 62 Urinary Tract Infections................................................................................................. 63 Genitourinary Disorders ................................................................................................. 63 Prostatitis ............................................................................................................... 64 Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia ......................................................................................... 64 Bladder Cancer ................................................................................................................ 66 Diagnostic Tests for Review ........................................................................................... 67 Pharmacology Categories for Review ............................................................................ 67 Exam Prep Questions ..................................................................................................... 68 Answer Rationales ........................................................................................................... 70 Suggested Reading and Resources ................................................................................. 71 Chapter 5 Caring for the Client with Disorders of the Hematopoietic System .....................73 Anemia ............................................................................................................................. 74 Pernicious Anemia ................................................................................................. 74 Aplastic Anemia ..................................................................................................... 75 Sickle Cell Anemia ................................................................................................. 76 Iron Deficiency Anemia ......................................................................................... 77 Cooley's Anemia (Thalassemia Major) ................................................................. 77 Hemophilia ...................................................................................................................... 77 Polycythemia Vera .......................................................................................................... 78 Diagnostic Tests for Review ........................................................................................... 79 Pharmacology for Review ............................................................................................... 79 Exam Prep Questions ..................................................................................................... 80 Answer Rationales ........................................................................................................... 82 Suggested Reading and Resources ................................................................................. 83 Chapter 6 Caring for the Client with Disorders of Fluid and Electrolyte Balance and Acid/Base Balance ..............................................................................85 Basic Knowledge of Fluid and Electrolyte Balance ....................................................... 86 Regulation of pH and Its Effect on Fluid and Electrolytes .......................................... 87 How the Body Regulates pH ................................................................................ 87 Metabolic Acidosis .......................................................................................................... 87 Causes of Metabolic Acidosis ................................................................................ 87 Symptoms of Metabolic Acidosis .......................................................................... 88 Care of the Client with Metabolic Acidosis ......................................................... 88 Respiratory Acidosis ........................................................................................................ 89 Causes of Respiratory Acidosis .............................................................................. 89 Symptoms of Respiratory Acidosis ........................................................................ 90 Caring for the Client with Respiratory Acidosis .................................................. 90 Metabolic Alkalosis ......................................................................................................... 91 Causes of Metabolic Alkalosis ............................................................................... 91 Symptoms of Metabolic Alkalosis ......................................................................... 91 Caring for the Client with Metabolic Alkalosis .................................................... 92 Respiratory Alkalosis ....................................................................................................... 92 Symptoms of Respiratory Alkalosis ....................................................................... 92 Care of the Client with Respiratory Alkalosis ...................................................... 93 Normal Electrolyte Values ............................................................................................. 93 Changes Associated with Aging ...................................................................................... 94 Exam Prep Questions ..................................................................................................... 96 Answer Rationales ........................................................................................................... 98 Suggested Reading and Resources ................................................................................. 99 Chapter 7 Caring for the Client with Burns ............................................................ 101 Burn Classifications ....................................................................................................... 102 Burn Measurement with TBSA ........................................................................... 104 Nursing Care for Burn Victims .................................................................................... 105 The Resuscitative (Emergent) Phase .................................................................. 106 The Acute (Intermediate) Phase ......................................................................... 110 Dressings for Burns ............................................................................................. 111 The Rehabilitative Phase ..................................................................................... 112 Diagnostic Tests for Review ......................................................................................... 112 Pharmacology Categories for Review .......................................................................... 112 Exam Prep Questions ................................................................................................... 114 Answer Rationales ......................................................................................................... 116 Suggested Reading and Resources ............................................................................... 117 Chapter 8 Caring for the Client with Sensorineural Disorders...................................... 119 Disorders of the Eyes .................................................................................................... 120 Intraocular Disorders ........................................................................................... 120 Retinal Disorders ................................................................................................. 123 Refractive Errors .................................................................................................. 125 Traumatic Injuries ............................................................................................... 126 Visual Tests for Review ................................................................................................ 127 Pharmacology Categories for Review .......................................................................... 127 Ear Disorders ................................................................................................................ 127 Otitis Externa ....................................................................................................... 128 Otitis Media ......................................................................................................... 128 Meniere's Disease ................................................................................................ 128 Otosclerosis .......................................................................................................... 129 Presbycusis ........................................................................................................... 129 Ear Trauma .......................................................................................................... 130 Assisting Clients with Hearing Loss ............................................................................ 130 Diagnostic Tests for Review ......................................................................................... 130 Pharmacology Categories for Review .......................................................................... 131 Exam Prep Questions ................................................................................................... 132 Answer Rationales ......................................................................................................... 134 Suggested Reading and Resources ............................................................................... 135 Chapter 9 Caring for the Client with Cancer ........................................................... 137 Cancer ........................................................................................................................... 138 American Cancer Society's Seven Warning Signs of Cancer ............................ 138 The Four Major Categories of Cancer ............................................................... 138 Risk Factors for Specific Cancers ........................................................................ 139 Cancer Prevention ............................................................................................... 140 Patient Teaching .................................................................................................. 141 Management of the Client with Cancer ...................................................................... 141 Radiation .............................................................................................................. 142 Chemotherapy ..................................................................................................... 143 Bone Marrow Transplantation and Stem Cell Transplantation (SCT) ..................... 145 Types of Transplants ........................................................................................... 145 Nursing Care After Transplantation .................................................................. 146 Hodgkin's Lymphoma .................................................................................................. 147 Diagnosis of Hodgkin's Lymphoma ................................................................... 147 Prognosis of Hodgkin's Lymphoma ................................................................... 148 Treatment of Hodgkin's Lymphoma .................................................................. 148 Diagnostic Tests for Review ......................................................................................... 148 Pharmacology for Review ............................................................................................. 149 Exam Prep Questions ................................................................................................... 151 Answer Rationales ......................................................................................................... 153 Suggested Reading and Resources ............................................................................... 154 Chapter 10 Caring for the Client with Disorders of the Gastrointestinal System ................ 155 Ulcers ............................................................................................................................. 156 Types of Ulcers .................................................................................................... 156 Treatment of Ulcers ............................................................................................ 157 Inflammatory Bowel Disorders .................................................................................... 159 Crohn's Disease (Regional Enteritis) .................................................................. 159 Ulcerative Colitis ................................................................................................. 160 Diverticulitis .................................................................................................................. 161 Diagnosis of Diverticulitis ................................................................................... 161 Treatment of Diverticulitis ................................................................................. 161 Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) .................................................................. 162 Diseases Associated with the Liver ............................................................................... 163 Hepatitis ............................................................................................................... 163 Cirrhosis ............................................................................................................... 168 Pancreatitis ........................................................................................................... 170 Cholecystitis/Cholelithiasis .......................................................................................... 172 Symptoms of Cholecystitis and Cholelithiasis .................................................... 172 Diagnosis of Cholecystitis/Cholethiasis .............................................................. 173 Treatment of Cholecystitis .................................................................................. 173 Treatment of Cholethiasis ................................................................................... 173 Clostridium Difficile ..................................................................................................... 174 Food-Borne Illnesses .................................................................................................... 175 Diagnostic Tests for Review ......................................................................................... 176 Pharmacology for Review ............................................................................................. 176 Exam Prep Questions ................................................................................................... 178 Answer Rationales ......................................................................................................... 180 Suggested Reading and Resources ............................................................................... 181 Chapter 11 Caring for the Client with Disorders of the Musculoskeletal System................ 183 Fractures ........................................................................................................................ 184 Treating Fractures ............................................................................................... 184 Compartment Syndrome ..................................................................................... 187 Osteomyelitis ....................................................................................................... 188 Osteoporosis .................................................................................................................. 189 Treatment of Osteoporosis ................................................................................. 190 Gout ............................................................................................................................... 190 Treatment of the Client with Gout .................................................................... 191 Rheumatoid Arthritis .................................................................................................... 191 Treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis .................................................................... 192 Musculoskeletal Surgical Procedures ........................................................................... 193 Fractured Hip and Hip Replacement ................................................................. 193 Total Knee Replacement ..................................................................................... 194 Amputations ......................................................................................................... 195 Assistive Devices for Ambulation ................................................................................. 196 Crutches ............................................................................................................... 197 Canes .................................................................................................................... 197 Walkers ................................................................................................................ 198 Diagnostic Tests for Review ......................................................................................... 198 Pharmacology for Review ............................................................................................. 199 Exam Prep Questions ................................................................................................... 201 Answer Rationales ......................................................................................................... 203 Suggested Reading and Resources ............................................................................... 204 Chapter 12 Caring for the Client with Disorders of the Endocrine System ....................... 205 The Endocrine System ................................................................................................. 206 Pituitary Disorders ........................................................................................................ 206 Tumors of the Pituitary ....................................................................................... 207 Thyroid Disorders ........................................................................................................ 209 Hypothyroidism ................................................................................................... 209 Hyperthyroidism .................................................................................................. 210 Parathyroid Disorders ................................................................................................... 212 Hypoparathyroidism ............................................................................................ 212 Hyperparathyroidism ........................................................................................... 213 Adrenal Gland Disorders .............................................................................................. 214 Adrenocortical Insufficiency (Addison's Disease) ............................................... 214 Adrenocortical Hypersecretion (Cushing's Syndrome) or Cushing's Disease .............................................................................................. 215 Diabetes Mellitus .......................................................................................................... 215 Diagnostic Tests for Review ......................................................................................... 219 Pharmacology Categories for Review .......................................................................... 219 Exam Prep Questions ................................................................................................... 220 Answer Rationales ......................................................................................................... 222 Suggested Reading and Resources ............................................................................... 223 Chapter 13 Caring for the Client with Disorders of the Cardiovascular System ................. 225 Hypertension ................................................................................................................. 226 Medications Used to Treat Hypertension .......................................................... 227 Heart Block ................................................................................................................... 227 Toxicity to Medications ....................................................................................... 229 Malfunction of the Conduction System .............................................................. 229 Myocardial Infarction ................................................................................................... 230 Diagnosis of Myocardial Infarction .................................................................... 231 Management of Myocardial Infarction Clients .................................................. 232 Inflammatory Diseases of the Heart ............................................................................ 235 Infective Endocarditis .......................................................................................... 235 Pericarditis ........................................................................................................... 235 Buerger's Disease .......................................................................................................... 236 Thrombophlebitis ......................................................................................................... 236 Raynaud's Syndrome ..................................................................................................... 237 Aneurysms ..................................................................................................................... 237 Congestive Heart Failure.............................................................................................. 238 Diagnostic Tests for Review ............................................................................... 238 Pharmacology Categories for Review .......................................................................... 239 Exam Prep Questions ................................................................................................... 240 Answer Rationales ......................................................................................................... 242 Suggested Reading and Resources ............................................................................... 243 Chapter 14 Caring for the Client with Disorders of the Neurological System .................... 245 Seizures .......................................................................................................................... 246 Types of Seizures ................................................................................................. 246 Treatment of Seizure Clients .............................................................................. 248 Status Epilepticus .......................................................................................................... 249 Brain Injuries ................................................................................................................. 249 Epidural Hematomas ........................................................................................... 250 Subdural Hematoma ............................................................................................ 250 Treatment of Epidural and Subdural Hematomas ............................................. 250 Increased Intracranial Pressure..................................................................................... 251 Treatment of ICP ................................................................................................ 253 Neurological Assessment .............................................................................................. 253 Cranial Nerve Assessment ................................................................................... 254 Glasgow Coma Scale ........................................................................................... 255 Intracranial Pressure Monitors ............................................................................ 256 Care of the Client with Intracranial Surgery (Craniotomy) ....................................... 256 Cerebrovascular Accident/Stroke ................................................................................. 257 Spinal Cord Injury ........................................................................................................ 258 Treatment of Spinal Cord Injuries ..................................................................... 259 Potential Complications with SCI Clients ......................................................... 260 Guillain-Barre ............................................................................................................... 261 Treating Clients with Guillian-Barre ................................................................. 261 Degenerative Neurological Disorders .......................................................................... 261 Diagnostic Tests for Review ......................................................................................... 263 Pharmacology for Review ............................................................................................. 263 Exam Prep Questions ................................................................................................... 265 Answer Rationales ......................................................................................................... 267 Suggested Reading and Resources ............................................................................... 268 Chapter 15 Caring for the Client with Psychiatric Disorders ........................................ 269 Anxiety Disorders .......................................................................................................... 270 Generalized Anxiety Disorder ............................................................................. 271 Panic Disorder ..................................................................................................... 271 Specific Phobia ..................................................................................................... 271 Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder ......................................................................... 272 Trauma-Related Disorders ........................................................................................... 272 Posttraumatic Stress Disorder ............................................................................. 273 Dissociative Disorders .................................................................................................. 273 Dissociative Identity Disorder ............................................................................. 274 Somatic Disorder ................................................................................................. 274 Personality Disorders .................................................................................................... 274 Paranoid Personality Disorder ............................................................................ 275 Schizoid Personality Disorder ............................................................................. 275 Schizotypal Personality Disorder ........................................................................ 275 Histrionic Personality Disorder .......................................................................... 276 Narcissistic Personality Disorder ........................................................................ 276 Antisocial Personality Disorder ........................................................................... 276 Borderline Personality Disorder ......................................................................... 277 Avoidant Personality Disorder ............................................................................ 277 Dependent Personality Disorder ........................................................................ 277 Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder ...................................................... 277 Managing Clients with Personality Disorders .................................................... 278 Psychotic Disorders ...................................................................................................... 278 Schizophrenia ....................................................................................................... 278 Bipolar Disorders ................................................................................................. 281 Substance Abuse ............................................................................................................ 283 Alcoholism ............................................................................................................ 283 Other Commonly Abused Substances ................................................................ 286 Disorders of Childhood and Adolescence .................................................................... 288 Disruptive, Control, and Conduct Disorders ..................................................... 288 Neurodevelopmental Disorders .......................................................................... 289 Eating Disorders .................................................................................................. 290 Diagnostic Tests for Review ......................................................................................... 291 Pharmacology Categories for Review .......................................................................... 291 Exam Prep Questions ................................................................................................... 292 Answer Rationales ......................................................................................................... 294 Suggested Reading and Resources ............................................................................... 295 Chapter 16 Caring for the Maternal/Infant Client ..................................................... 297 Signs of Pregnancy ........................................................................................................ 298 Presumptive Signs ................................................................................................ 298 Probable Signs ..................................................................................................... 298 Positive Signs ....................................................................................................... 299 Prenatal Care ................................................................................................................. 299 Prenatal Diet and Weight Maintenance ............................................................. 299 Alpha-Fetoprotein Screening .............................................................................. 299 Other Prenatal Diagnostic Tests ........................................................................ 300 Assessing Fetal Heart Tones ............................................................................... 301 Ultrasonography .................................................................................................. 301 Signs of Complications of Pregnancy .......................................................................... 301 Types of Abortions ....................................................................................................... 302 Complications Affecting Pregnancy ............................................................................. 303 Diabetes in Pregnancy ......................................................................................... 303 Preeclampsia ........................................................................................................ 304 Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation ............................................................ 305 Cord Prolapse ...................................................................................................... 305 Abruptio Placenta ................................................................................................ 305 Placenta Previa ..................................................................................................... 305 Maternal Infections ....................................................................................................... 306 Preterm Labor ............................................................................................................... 308 Intrapartal Care ............................................................................................................. 309 Stages of Labor .................................................................................................... 309 Phases of Labor .................................................................................................... 310 Important Terms You Should Know .................................................................. 310 Prelabor Testing ........................................................................................................... 311 Fetal Monitoring ........................................................................................................... 312 Pharmacologic Management of Labor ......................................................................... 314 Postpartum Care ........................................................................................................... 315 Terms Associated with the Normal Newborn ............................................................. 315 Rh Incompatibility ........................................................................................................ 316 Contraception ............................................................................................................... 317 Diagnostic Tests for Review ......................................................................................... 318 Pharmacology Categories for Review .......................................................................... 319 Exam Prep Questions ................................................................................................... 320 Answer Rationales ......................................................................................................... 322 Suggested Reading and Resources ............................................................................... 323 Chapter 17 Caring for the Pediatric Client ............................................................. 325 Growth and Development ............................................................................................ 326 Infant (28 Days to 1 Year) ................................................................................... 326 Toddler (1-3 Years) ............................................................................................. 328 NCLEX-PN Exam Cram, Fifth Edition Preschooler (3-5 Years) ....................................................................................... 329 School Age (6-12 Years) ...................................................................................... 330 Adolescence (12-18 Years) .................................................................................. 331 Congenital Anomalies ................................................................................................... 331 Anomalies of the Gastrointestinal System .......................................................... 332 Anomalies of the Musculoskeltal System ............................................................ 336 Anomalies of the Cardiovascular System ............................................................ 338 Inborn Errors of Metabolism .............................................................................. 341 Respiratory Disorders ................................................................................................... 342 Acute Otitis Media ............................................................................................... 343 Tonsillitis ............................................................................................................. 344 Laryngotracheobronchitis ................................................................................... 345 Acute Epiglottitis ................................................................................................. 345 Bronchiolitis ......................................................................................................... 346 Cystic Fibrosis (Mucoviscidosis) ......................................................................... 347 Gastrointestinal Disorders ............................................................................................ 347 Gastroenteritis ..................................................................................................... 348 Pyloric Stenosis .................................................................................................... 348 Intussusception ..................................................................................................... 348 Celiac Disease (Gluten-Induced Enteropathy, Celiac Sprue) ............................ 349 Cardiovascular Disorders .............................................................................................. 349 Rheumatic Fever .................................................................................................. 349 Kawasaki Disease (Mucocutaneous Lymph Node Syndrome) .......................... 350 Musculoskeletal Disorders ............................................................................................ 352 Scoliosis ................................................................................................................ 352 Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease (Coxa Plana) ......................................................... 353 Muscular Dystrophies .......................................................................................... 353 Childhood Cancer ......................................................................................................... 354 Wilms Tumor (Nephroblastoma) ....................................................................... 354 Leukemia .............................................................................................................. 354 Osteogenic Sarcoma (Osteosarcoma) .................................................................. 354 Ingestion of Hazardous Substances .............................................................................. 355 Salicylate Overdose .............................................................................................. 355 Acetaminophen Overdose.................................................................................... 355 Lead Poisoning (Plumbism) ................................................................................ 355 Iron Poisoning ..................................................................................................... 356 Diagnostic Tests for Review ......................................................................................... 356 Pharmacology Categories for Review .......................................................................... 357 Exam Prep Questions ................................................................................................... 358 Answer Rationales ......................................................................................................... 360 Suggested Reading and Resources ............................................................................... 361 Practice Exam 1 ............................................................................................. 363 Answers to Practice Exam 1 .............................................................................. 407 Practice Exam 2 ............................................................................................. 429 Answers to Practice Exam 2 .............................................................................. 471 Appendix A Things You Forgot ........................................................................... 493 Appendix B Need to Know More?........................................................................ 501 Appendix C Calculations .................................................................................. 509 Glossary ...................................................................................................... 513

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CIN0789758334G
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NCLEX-PN Exam Cram by Wilda Rinehart
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