Core Topics — Med-Surg & Psychiatric Nursing Review

A second, complementary way to review the same exam-relevant material — organized by body system instead of NCSBN category. Covers cardiovascular, respiratory, endocrine, gastrointestinal & renal, neurological, and psychiatric/mental health nursing in depth. Included with every subscription, regardless of US or AU track.

1. 1

   Cardiovascular

   Heart failure, valvular disease, coronary artery disease, dysrhythmias, and pacemaker/ICD care.

   • Heart Failure & Valvular Disorders
   • Coronary Artery Disease, Dysrhythmias & Pacemaker/ICD Care
   • Hypertension & Peripheral Vascular Disease
   • Cardiomyopathy & Cardiac Surgery Care
2. 2

   Respiratory

   COPD, asthma, pneumonia, pulmonary embolism, and chest tube management.

   • COPD & Asthma Management
   • Pneumonia, Pulmonary Embolism & Chest Tube Care
   • Tuberculosis & Lung Cancer
   • Mechanical Ventilation & Airway Management Basics
3. 3

   Endocrine

   Diabetes mellitus management and complications, plus thyroid and adrenal disorders.

   • Diabetes Mellitus: Types, Complications & Sick-Day Management
   • Thyroid & Adrenal Disorders
   • Pituitary Disorders & SIADH / Diabetes Insipidus
   • Metabolic Syndrome & Obesity-Related Complications
4. 4

   Gastrointestinal & Renal

   GI bleed, peptic ulcer disease, liver failure, and acute/chronic kidney disease including dialysis.

   • GI Bleed, Peptic Ulcer Disease & Cirrhosis/Liver Failure
   • Acute Kidney Injury, Chronic Kidney Disease & Dialysis Care
   • Inflammatory Bowel Disease & Bowel Obstruction
   • Urinary Tract Infections & Renal Calculi
5. 5

   Neurological

   Stroke, increased ICP, traumatic brain injury, seizure disorders, Parkinson's disease, and multiple sclerosis.

   • Stroke, Increased ICP & Traumatic Brain Injury
   • Seizure Disorders, Parkinson's Disease & Multiple Sclerosis
   • Spinal Cord Injury & Autonomic Dysreflexia
   • Guillain-Barré Syndrome & Myasthenia Gravis
6. 6

   Psychiatric & Mental Health

   Schizophrenia spectrum and personality disorders, eating disorders, and OCD/trauma-related disorders.

   • Schizophrenia Spectrum & Personality Disorders
   • Eating Disorders, OCD & Trauma-Related Disorders
   • Bipolar Disorder & Mood Stabilizer Management
   • Child & Adolescent Mental Health (ADHD, Autism, Conduct Disorder)