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💊 Reproductive Medications NCLEX Review
Reproductive medications are a high-yield NCLEX topic because they include contraceptives, fertility medications, and erectile dysfunction drugs. Nursing students should know the major side effects, contraindications, and patient teaching points for each medication class.

Key reproductive medication reminders:
• Sildenafil (Vi**ra) and tadalafil (Cialis) should NEVER be taken within 24 hours of nitroglycerin due to severe hypotension risk
• Priapism lasting longer than 4 hours is a medical emergency
• Hormonal contraceptives increase the risk for blood clots, especially in smokers older than 35 years
• Oral contraceptives must be taken at the same time every day for maximum effectiveness
• Contraceptives do NOT protect against sexually transmitted infections (STIs)
• IUD complications include infection, uterine perforation, and ectopic pregnancy
• Fertility medications, like life-threatening and hCG, increase the risk for multiple gestation pregnancies such as twins or triplets

Important NCLEX contraceptive teaching:
• Report ACHES symptoms immediately:
A = Abdominal pain
C = Chest pain
H = Headache
E = Eye problems
S = Severe leg pain

💡 NCLEX tip: Remember “Vi**ra + nitrates = dangerous hypotension.” For contraceptives, think “ACHES” for life-threatening complications and always teach that birth control does not protect against STIs.

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🩸 DKA Pathophysiology NCLEX Review
Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is a life-threatening complication most commonly seen in type 1 diabetes mellitus. It occurs when there is little to no insulin available, causing glucose to remain in the bloodstream instead of entering cells.

Here’s the high-yield DKA pathway every nursing student should know:
• No insulin → glucose cannot enter cells
• Blood glucose rises → osmotic diuresis develops
• Osmotic diuresis → severe dehydration
• Cells begin breaking down fat and protein for energy
• Fat breakdown produces acidic ketone bodies
• Ketone buildup → metabolic acidosis

Classic DKA findings include:
• Hyperglycemia
• Kussmaul respirations
• Fruity breath odor
• Dehydration
• Ketonuria
• Nausea and vomiting
• Altered mental status

Priority nursing interventions for DKA:
• IV fluids first to treat dehydration
• IV regular insulin to reduce glucose and potassium levels
• Frequent monitoring of potassium, glucose, ECG changes, and neurologic status

💡 NCLEX tip: Think of DKA as “dehydration + acidosis.” The two priority treatments are IV fluids first, then IV insulin. Watch closely for potassium shifts and signs of increased intracranial pressure during insulin therapy.

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