Learn Nursing 101

This Week 6 Advanced Med-Surg episode focuses on liver dysfunction and gastrointestinal complications, with emphasis on inflammation, fibrosis progression, portal hypertension, and metabolic consequences of hepatic...

In this focused review, we examine hepatitis and cirrhosis, including inflammatory liver injury, viral transmission patterns, progression to chronic disease, and permanent hepatic scarring. This episode reviews the...

In this focused review, we examine acute and chronic pancreatitis, including pancreatic autodigestion, inflammatory mechanisms, and life-threatening complications. This episode reviews risk factors such as gallstones...

In this focused review, we examine cholecystitis and cholelithiasis, including the formation of gallstones, biliary obstruction, inflammation of the gallbladder, and potential complications such as pancreatitis and...

In this focused review, we examine acute and chronic inflammatory bowel diseases, including appendicitis, peritonitis, gastroenteritis, ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s disease, and diverticulitis. This episode reviews...

In this focused review, we examine noninflammatory bowel disorders, including hernias, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), intestinal obstruction, hemorrhoids, and bowel cancers. This episode reviews pathophysiology, risk...

In this focused review, we explore acute and chronic gastritis, including erosive and nonerosive forms. We break down pathophysiology related to COX inhibition, prostaglandin loss, H. pylori infection, NSAID use...

In this focused review, we explore major esophageal disorders including GERD, hiatal hernia, and esophageal varices. We’ll break down pathophysiology, risk factors, clinical manifestations, diagnostic testing...

In this comprehensive review, we break down key gastrointestinal therapeutic procedures including enteral feedings, total parenteral nutrition (TPN), paracentesis, nasogastric decompression, bariatric surgery, and...

In this focused review, we break down common gastrointestinal diagnostic procedures, including liver function tests, fecal occult blood testing, endoscopy (colonoscopy, EGD, ERCP), capsule endoscopy, sigmoidoscopy, and...

This Week 5 Advanced Med-Surg episode focuses on endocrine regulation and metabolic disorders, with emphasis on hormonal balance, glucose control, and adrenal function. Key topics include diabetes mellitus management...

In this Advanced Med-Surg review, we break down two life-threatening diabetic emergencies: diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) and hyperglycemic hyperosmolar state (HHS). This episode highlights key differences in...

This episode reviews diabetes mellitus with a focus on type 1 and type 2 pathophysiology, screening guidelines, and long-term management. We break down diagnostic criteria, insulin types and timing, oral and non-insulin...

This episode reviews Addison’s disease and acute adrenal insufficiency, focusing on the pathophysiology of decreased cortisol and aldosterone and how this impacts fluid balance, electrolytes, and blood pressure. We...

In this Advanced Med-Surg episode, we review Cushing’s disease and Cushing’s syndrome, focusing on hypercortisolism and its widespread systemic effects. We break down endogenous versus exogenous causes, classic...