4 Weeks To NCLEX Workbook and Study Planner - 300

Picmonic.
com I
All designs © 2018 Picmonic Inc.
Thanks for checking out our 4 Weeks to NCLEX® Picmonic Workbook &
Study Planner! At Picmonic, we’re masters of memorizing. By using our
product along with this plan, you’ll be on your way to test success!
This is our latest brain baby designed to help prep you for the NCLEX® like a
boss. In it you’ll find:
oo A study plan broken down by week
oo Fun review games
oo Full color HD images
oo A high-yield Playlist complete with study hacks
oo Coloring book pages
Have feedback for us? Please don’t hesitate to shoot an email to

feedback@picmonic.com and let us know what you think!
Picmonic.com
TABLE OF CONTENTS
A LETTER FROM SOMEONE WHO’S BEEN THERE:��1

HOW TO USE PICMONIC�� 2
HOW TO USE THIS PLANNER�� 2
CALENDAR ��3
PLANNER �� 4
WEEK 1 �� 4
WEEK 1 ACTIVITIES�� 6
WEEK 2 �� 12
WEEK 2 ACTIVITIES �� 14
WEEK 3��20
WEEK 3 ACTIVITIES ��22
WEEK 4��28
WEEK 4 ACTIVITIES ��30
PENCIL VILLAIN’S TOP 100 PICMONICS FOR NCLEX®��36
ANSWER KEY��140
COLORING BOOK�� 143
THANK YOU�� 145
PICMONIC DOG & CAT TAX��147
NOTES ��149
A LETTER FROM SOMEONE WHO’S BEEN THERE:
Hello Future Nurse!
WOO! You made it this far; go ahead and pinch yourself, pat yourself on the back, and yell
hallelujah to the sky. Because my friends, you have climbed the huge mountain that is
nursing school, and you’ve arrived at the top!
Now, as you are reading this, you are probably trying to figure out the best way to prepare
to take the biggest exam of your nursing career. Fortunately, you’ve found Picmonic, and we
are here to help you crush that exam!
As a company made by students for students, we understand the roller coaster of emotions
that you are going through. We’re in constant contact with the thousands of students who
use our product, taking all your input into consideration to make the best study tool to suit
your needs.
I’ll admit this to you all; at the beginning of nursing school, I was a crammer. The night
before a big exam, I would pull an all-nighter, frantically searching through my books and
notes. The next morning for the exam I would arrive, in an over-caffeinated daze, take the
test, and walk out forgetting everything I had learned the night before. One day I realized
this had to stop. I knew I needed to retain this information for the long-run; not to just pass
my classes, but to become a successful, competent nurse.
That’s when I discovered Picmonic, and I very quickly realized what an incredibly powerful
tool was at my fingertips. I was amazed at how simple it was for me to learn even the most
difficult concepts. I could master a whole chapter of information in less than five minutes, all
while laughing my head off at the outrageous Picmonic characters and hilarious stories.
By taking the stress out of studying, it no longer became a heavy burden. Although the
NCLEX® seems to be one of the biggest stress inducers for nursing students, we want
to alleviate that anxiety and show you that it can be manageable, even, dare I say, fun.
You’ll see that by using this 4-Week Study Planner we’ve created, you can customize your
personal daily routine based on your own study habits. We know everyone is different, so
we’ve designed this schedule so you are able to work at your own pace, stopping to review
when needed, or taking a moment to answer 50+ extra practice questions
from other resources to reinforce the content.
You’ll also find that we’ve included lots of tips help you along the way. Use
this advice to fit your needs and learn from those that have been there
before. By following this study plan, you will know that you are ready to pass
the NCLEX® the first time; we even guarantee it.
Now, get ready for the adventure ahead, and remember: study less,
remember more.
Marlee Liberman, RN
Picmonic’s Master Nursing Scholar
Picmonic.com 1
HOW TO USE PICMONIC
To understand how to simply navigate your way through the Picmonic Learning System, just watch these
three short tutorial videos to get you started.
Getting Started Discover Learn with Picmonics

Picmonic Learning System Searching Picmonics Spaced Repetition
You can find all of our tutorials at picmonic.com/tutorials
HOW TO USE THIS PLANNER

We know that not everyone will be taking the NCLEX® at the
Imagine that the NCLEX® is
same time, so we’ve taken all of the information presented and
a marathon… a marathon of
spread it out through a 4-week, time-manageable schedule,
questions. And you wouldn’t run
allowing you to tailor your study sessions to your own
a marathon without training first.
individual needs. We want you to feel empowered to use this
We suggest selecting a practice
planner as a tool to get your studying in while actually allowing
question bank that allows you to
yourself to have a normal life (crazy, right!?)
separate questions into subject
areas. You’ll need to practice
Our study sessions last anywhere from 30 minutes to just over
as many questions as possible
4 hours. It’s all about versatility here. Can you stack days on
before your exam date, and
top of each other? Absolutely. Should you? Well, that’s on you.
we suggest doing intervals of
If the content is too much, or you feel burnt out, maybe it’s
50-55 questions each day. We
time to take a break or call it a day. The main idea is knowing
recommend doing a total of 1,500
what to expect time commitment wise and plan ahead. This
questions in addition to Picmonic.
way, you’re not cramming until 3am the night prior. As with any
If you aren’t killing the questions
deadline, the sooner you begin, the easier time you’ll have.
then you may need to do as many
as 2,500-3,000 before you’re
Picmonic offers a lot of content that will assist you in making
considered a master.
sure those hard-to-retain, must-know important facts remain
with you come NCLEX® time. That’s why we’ve also taken
webinars from our Picmonic Lecture Series and incorporated
them into the 4-Week Study Planner when relevant.
2 Picmonic.com
CALENDAR
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
Picmonic.com 3
PLANNER
DAY 1 DAY 2 DAY 3
WEEK 1
TODAY’S
TODAY’S
TODAY’S
FOCUS
FOCUS
FOCUS
Dates: ____________________
6am 6am 6am

MY GOAL THIS
WEEK IS TO DO ____ 7am 7am 7am
PRACTICE QUESTIONS 8am 8am 8am
9am 9am 9am
10am 10am 10am

WORDS OF 11am
11am 11am
INSPIRATION:
12pm 12pm 12pm
“If we’re growing, we’re 1pm 1pm 1pm

always going to be out 2pm 2pm 2pm
of our comfort zone.”
3pm 3pm 3pm
- John Maxwell 4pm 4pm 4pm
5pm 5pm 5pm
6pm 6pm 6pm
7pm 7pm 7pm
8pm 8pm 8pm
9pm 9pm 9pm

THINGS I NEED TO
WORK ON: 10pm 10pm 10pm
1. ___________________ 11pm 11pm 11pm

2. ___________________
12am 12am 12am
3. ___________________
4. ___________________
PATHWAY: Fundamental PATHWAY: Fundamental PATHWAY:
5. ___________________ Review > Nursing Basics Review > Foundations Pharmacology
61 PICMONICS: 3HRS for Practice Basics > Medication
50MINS 11 PICMONICS: 55MINS Administration
FF Nursing Basics (3) FF Patient Safety (6) 9 PICMONICS: 45MINS
ADVICE: Don’t skip FF Assessments and FF Infection Prevention FF Basics of Medication
Vital Signs (7) & Control (4) Administration (3)
high-yield content
FF Communication (3) FF Delegation (1) FF Routes of
and “hope” you don’t Administration (2)
FF Culture (5)
get questions about FF Lung Sounds (4) > Perioperative Care FF Medication
it. You probably will FF General Tests and 6 PICMONICS: 35MINS Administration (4)
and we want you to Procedures (7) FF Perioperative Care
stay calm. FF Lab Values (32) (4) > Pharmacology Basics
FF Drain & Device 25 PICMONICS: 2HRS
Besides, there’s Webinars: Care (2) 5MINS
FF Tips and Tricks to FF G Protein Coupled
probably a Picmonic
Mastering NCLEX- Receptors (2)
for that. FF P450 Interactions (2)
Style Questions
FF Fundamental FF Toxicities & Reversal
Concepts Agents (13)
Webinar:
FF Pharm: Know Your
Endings (Parts 1-3)
4 Picmonic.com
DAY 4 DAY 5 DAY 6 DAY 7
TODAY’S
TODAY’S
TODAY’S
TODAY’S
FOCUS
FOCUS
FOCUS
FOCUS
6am 6am 6am 6am
7am 7am 7am 7am
8am 8am 8am 8am
9am 9am 9am 9am
10am 10am 10am 10am
11am 11am 11am 11am
12pm 12pm 12pm 12pm
1pm 1pm 1pm 1pm
2pm 2pm 2pm 2pm
3pm 3pm 3pm 3pm
4pm 4pm 4pm 4pm
5pm 5pm 5pm 5pm
6pm 6pm 6pm 6pm
7pm 7pm 7pm 7pm
8pm 8pm 8pm 8pm
9pm 9pm 9pm 9pm
10pm 10pm 10pm 10pm
11pm 11pm 11pm 11pm
12am 12am 12am 12am
PATHWAY: Fluid, PATHWAY: Respiratory PATHWAY: Cardiovascular PATHWAY:

Electrolyte, & Acid Base System > Assessments System > Assessments Cardiovascular System
Imbalances > Fluid 13 PICMONICS: 1HR 8 PICMONICS: 40MINS > Pharmacology
Imbalances 5MINS FF ECG (5 ) 24 PICMONICS: 2HRS
5 PICMONICS: 25MINS FF Respiratory FF Cardiac Enzymes (3) FF Antihypertensives
FF Infusion Therapies Assessments (5) Webinar: (9)
(5) FF Lung Sounds (4) FF ECG/EKG Review FF Antiarrhythmics (4)
> Electrolytes FF Oxygenation (4) FF Inotropes (5)
> Disorders
19 PICMONICS: 1HR FF Dyslipidemia
41 PICMONICS: 3HRS
35MINS > Disorders 20MINS Medications (6)
FF Electrolyte Lab 21 PICMONICS: 1 HR 45 FF Hypertension &
Values (7) MINS Hypotension (6)
FF Electrolyte FF Respiratory FF Angina (2)
Imbalances (12) Disorders (21) FF Myocardial Infarction
FF Acid Base (5)
Imbalances (5) > Pharmacology FF Heart Failure (4)
7 PICMONICS: 35 MINS FF Inflammatory Heart
Conditions (7)
Webinars: FF Anti-TB
FF Heart Murmurs &
FF Master Acid Base Medications (2) Malformations (7)
Like a Pro FF Respiratory FF Vascular Disorders (7)
Pharmacology (5) FF Shock & Sepsis (3)
Webinar:
FF Blood Flow and Heart
Failure Rapid Review
Picmonic.com 5
WEEK 1 ACTIVITIES
1. Fill in the Blank

1. The normal range for potassium (K+) is typically ________ to ________.
2. In the Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS), a score of _____ is the highest awarded to a fully alert
person; the lowest possible score is ______. A GCS of less than _____ often indicates coma.
3. The normal pulse rate for an adult ranges from ______ to ______ beats per minute.
4. The normal range for calcium (Ca2+) is typically ____ to _____.
5. The contrast that is used with an MRI does/does not pose a risk to patients with iodine
or shellfish allergies (circle one).
6. In Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, the base of the pyramid is labeled _____________ needs.
7. The normal range for sodium (Na+) is typically ___ to ______.
8. ______ are the primary acting leukocytes in the body.
9. The normal hemoglobin (Hgb) lab values in men typically range from ____ to _____, and
for women typically range from _____ to ______.
10. Patients on airborne precautions should be placed in a _____________ pressure room.
11. The onset of myoglobin release is ____ hour(s).
12. ________________ are a type of leukocyte that assist in engulfing antigen-antibody
complexes during an allergic response.
13. The approximate range for PT is typically ____ to _____ seconds.
14. The normal range for magnesium (Mg2+) is typically _____ to ______.
15. The normal fasting blood glucose range is typically between ______ to ______.
16. Before a patient goes in for an operation, the _____ is responsible for explaining the
surgical procedure and obtaining an informed consent.
17. The 6 categories in the Braden Scale include: _____________, _____________, _____________,
_____________, _____________, and _____________,
18. A medical order for the use of restraints must be obtained within ______ minute(s)/
hour(s)/day(s).
19. The “C” in the RACE acronym for remembering the proper order of actions to be
initiated in the event of a fire emergency stands for ________________.
20. Generally, a 3/8 or 5/8 inch needle would be used for a _____________ injection.
Check your answers

on page 140
6 Picmonic.com
WEEK 1 ACTIVITIES
2. Fill in the Picmonic: Normal Electrolyte Lab Values
1. notes:
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
Picmonic.com 7
WEEK 1 ACTIVITIES
3. Question of the Day:

A 19-year-old female patient arrives in the emergency department
after she took a handful of oxycodone pills. She is unconscious and
breathing at a rate of 7 breaths per minute. Which acid-base imbalance
is the patient at highest risk of developing?
Respiratory Acidosis Respiratory Alkalosis

Respirator Acidic-lemon Respirator Elk-loser
Metabolic Alkalosis Metabolic Acidosis

Metal-ball Elk-loser Metal-ball Acidic-lemon
Check your answers

on page 140
8 Picmonic.com
WEEK 1 ACTIVITIES
4. Match the Lung Sounds!
Description: High-Pitched, Musical

1 Due to: Air Moving Through Narrowed
Airways
Location: Throughout Entire Lung
Example: Heard in Asthma Exacerbations
Rhonchi
Rattle
Description: Fine: Hair Moving Through

2 Fingers, Course: Velcro
Due to: Air Moving Through Fluid or
Mucous
Location: Lower Lobes
Example: Associated with Pulmonary
Edema
Crackles
Crackers
Description: Low- Pitched Rumbling,

3 Gurgling
Due to: Narrowed Airways
Location: Trachea and Bronchi
Example: Can Be Heard in Chronic
Bronchitis
Pleural Friction Rub
Pearl
Description: Dry, Rubbing, or Squeaking,

4 Due to: Inflamed Pleura
Location: Anterior Lateral Lung
Example: Associated with Autoimmune
Disorders
Wheezes
Weasel
Check your answers
on page 140
Picmonic.com 9
WEEK 1 ACTIVITIES
5. Fill in the Picmonic: Right Heart Failure Assessment
1. notes:
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
10 Picmonic.com
WEEK 1 ACTIVITIES
6. Fill in the Picmonic: Left Heart Failure Assessment
1. notes:
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
Picmonic.com 11
DAY 8 DAY 9 DAY 10
WEEK 2
TODAY’S
TODAY’S
TODAY’S
FOCUS
FOCUS
FOCUS
Dates: ____________________
6am 6am 6am

MY GOAL THIS
9am 9am 9am
10am 10am 10am

WORDS OF
INSPIRATION: 11am 11am 11am
12pm 12pm 12pm

“The best way to find
yourself is to lose
1pm 1pm 1pm
yourself in the service of 2pm 2pm 2pm
others.” 3pm 3pm 3pm
4pm 4pm 4pm

- Mahatma Ghandi
5pm 5pm 5pm
6pm 6pm 6pm
7pm 7pm 7pm
8pm 8pm 8pm
9pm 9pm 9pm

THINGS I NEED TO
1. ___________________ 11pm 11pm 11pm

2. ___________________
12am 12am 12am
3. ___________________
4. ___________________
5. ___________________ PATHWAY: Endocrine PATHWAY: Endocrine PATHWAY:
System > Assessments System > Pharmacology Gastrointestinal System
11 PICMONICS: 55MINS 13 PICMONICS: 1HR > Nursing Basics
FF Endocrine Glands 5MINS 40 PICMONICS: 3HRS
(11) FF Diabetic 20MINS
ADVICE: When you Medications (11) FF Oral & Esophageal
miss a question (and > Disorders FF Thyroid Medications Disorders (5)
you will, hotpants) 31 PICMONICS: 2HRS (2) FF Stomach Disorders
make sure you take 35MINS (5)
the time to review FF Hypothalamic & Webinar: FF Noninflammatory
Pituitary Disorders FF Endocrine System Intestinal Disorders
why you missed it;
(4) Made Easy (9)
quickly. Then review FF Thyroid Disorders FF Inflammatory
the Picmonic on the (7) Intestinal Disorders
topic to make sure FF Parathyroid (6)
you will remember it Disorders (2) FF Liver Disorders (6)
next time! FF Diabetes (6) FF Biliary Disorders (3)
FF Mineral & Bone FF Pancreatic
Disorders (7) Disorders (4)
FF Adrenal Disorders FF Malnutrition &
(5) Obesity (2)
12 Picmonic.com
DAY 11 DAY 12 DAY 13 DAY14
TODAY’S
TODAY’S
TODAY’S
TODAY’S
FOCUS
FOCUS
FOCUS
FOCUS
6am 6am 6am 6am
7am 7am 7am 7am
8am 8am 8am 8am
9am 9am 9am 9am
10am 10am 10am 10am
11am 11am 11am 11am
12pm 12pm 12pm 12pm
1pm 1pm 1pm 1pm
2pm 2pm 2pm 2pm
3pm 3pm 3pm 3pm
4pm 4pm 4pm 4pm
5pm 5pm 5pm 5pm
6pm 6pm 6pm 6pm
7pm 7pm 7pm 7pm
8pm 8pm 8pm 8pm
9pm 9pm 9pm 9pm
10pm 10pm 10pm 10pm
11pm 11pm 11pm 11pm
12am 12am 12am 12am
PATHWAY: PATHWAY: Hematologic PATHWAY: Hematologic PATHWAY:

Gastrointestinal System System > Assessments System > Disorders Musculoskeletal System
> Pharmacology 40 PICMONICS: 2HRS 21 PICMONICS: 1HR > Assessments
18 PICMONICS: 1HR 20MINS 45MINS 8 PICMONICS: 40MINS
30MINS FF Blood Physiology (5) FF Anemias (2) FF Fractures & Surgery
FF Vitamins & Minerals FF *Lab Values (32) FF Blood Transfusions (8)
(12) FF Bleeding (4)
FF Gastrointestinal Precautions (3) FF *Shock & Sepsis (3) > DISORDERS
Pharmacology (6) FF Leukemias & 18 PICMONICS: 1HR
Lymphomas (5) 30MINS
Webinars: FF Other FF Musculoskeletal
FF The Gastrointestinal Hematological Trauma (5)
System Disorders (7) FF Musculoskeletal
Disorders (13)
> Pharmacology
> Pharmacology
8 PICMONICS: 40MINS
10 PICMONICS: 50MINS
FF Anticoagulants (8) FF Anti-inflammatories
(9)
*NOTE: You can skip this FF Other
*NOTE: You can skip this
path if you’ve already path if you’ve already mas- Musculoskeletal
mastered the Lab Values tered the Shock & Sepsis Pharmacology (1)
Picmonics on Day 1, or you Picmonics on Day 6, or you
can use it as a review! can use it as a review!
Picmonic.com 13
WEEK 2 ACTIVITIES
1. For each insulin, fill in the onset of action, and duration of action!
RAPID-ACTING:
Insulin Lispro (Humalog):
Onset:
Duration:
Insulin Aspart (Novolog):

Onset:
Duration:
Insulin Glulisine (Apidra):

Onset:
Duration:
SHORT-ACTING:
Regular Insulin (Humalin R):
Onset:
Duration:
INTERMEDIATE ACTING:
Isophane NPH (Humalin N):
Onset:
Duration:
LONG-ACTING:
Detemir (Levemir):
Onset:
Duration:
Glargine (Lantus):
Onset:
Duration:
Check your answers

on page 140
14 Picmonic.com
WEEK 2 ACTIVITIES
2. Fill in the Picmonic: Crohn’s Disease Assessment
1. notes:
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
15 Picmonic.com 15
WEEK 2 ACTIVITIES
3. Fill in the Picmonic: Ulcerative Colitis
1. notes:
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
16 Picmonic.com
WEEK 2 ACTIVITIES
4. List 3 Differences Between Heparin and Warfarin
VS
Heparin Warfarin
Hippie-heron War-fairy
Safe for pregnancy? Safe for pregnancy?

(Yes/No) (Yes/No)
Antidote: Antidote:
Monitoring lab test: Monitoring lab test:
Nursing considerations: Nursing considerations:
Check your answers

on page 140
17 Picmonic.com
WEEK 2 ACTIVITIES
An 80-year-old female patient with an intestinal blockage
is ordered total parenteral nutrition (TPN). The student
nurse assigned to her is learning about TPN preparation
and administration. Which statement made by the student
nurse indicates the need for further education?
1. “I will not increase the rate of TPN if the infusion
falls behind schedule.”
2. “I will administer this solution slowly.”
3. “I will administer this solution through a large
central vein.”
4. “I will add the patient’s other medications to this
solution.”
5. “I will use an IV filter with the TPN solution.”

You are taking your friend to a cocktail party. She knows you are a nurse and tells you that every time she
takes her cholesterol medication she turns “red as a beet.” She’s worried this is serious and asks you what
she should do. What medication is she most likely taking?
Atropine Vancomycin
@-trooper Van-tank-mice
Niacin Cholestyramine
Check your answers Nice-sun Coal-star-man
on page 141
18 Picmonic.com
WEEK 2 ACTIVITIES
7. Crossword Puzzle: All Things Blood
Check your answers

on page 141
Across Down
3. This is a term that is used for an individual who can donate blood to 1. This describes the liquid portion of
individuals of any group. whole blood, minus the blood cells, and
4. Individuals with this type of blood have the B antigen on the surface of is rich in clotting factors and proteins.
their RBCs and blood serum containing IgM antibodies. 2. This is special tubing that is used when
5. This is a term that is used for an individual who can receive blood from administering blood products.
any group. 6. This type of blood product is
7. This type of blood product is used for severe anemia or in situations of used to treat bleeding caused by
acute blood loss. thrombocytopenia.
8. This is a protein found on the covering of red blood cells.

9. This type of transfusion reaction usually develops within the first 15
minutes of a blood transfusion.
10. This type of blood product contains red blood cells, white blood
cells, and platelets in plasma.
Picmonic.com 19
DAY 15 DAY 16 DAY 17
WEEK 3
TODAY’S
TODAY’S
TODAY’S
FOCUS
FOCUS
FOCUS
Dates: ____________________
6am 6am 6am

MY GOAL THIS
9am 9am 9am
10am 10am 10am

WORDS OF
INSPIRATION: 11am 11am 11am
12pm 12pm 12pm

“Nurses dispense
comfort, compassion,
1pm 1pm 1pm
and caring without even 2pm 2pm 2pm
a prescription.” 3pm 3pm 3pm
4pm 4pm 4pm

- Val Saintsbury
5pm 5pm 5pm
6pm 6pm 6pm
7pm 7pm 7pm
8pm 8pm 8pm
9pm 9pm 9pm

THINGS I NEED TO
1. ___________________ 11pm 11pm 11pm

2. ___________________
12am 12am 12am
3. ___________________
4. ___________________
5. ___________________ PATHWAY: PATHWAY: Nervous PATHWAY: Nervous
Integumentary System System > Disorders System > Pharmacology
> Disorders 36 PICMONICS: 3HRs > Autonomic Pharm
15 PICMONICS: 1HR FF Central Nervous 17 PICMONICS: 1HR
15MINS System Disorders (9) 25MINS
ADVICE: Our users FF Skin Cancer (2) FF Peripheral Nervous FF Adrenergics (8)
self-report the most FF Burns (7 ) System Disorders (5) FF Cholinergics (9)
success in retention FF Skin Breakdown & FF Seizures (3)
after using a Wounds (6) FF Stroke & Traumatic > Pharmacology> Other
Picmonic 3-5 times. Brain Injury (8) Nervous System Pharm
FF Infectious Disease 26 PICMONICS: 2HR
So, make sure you > Pharmacology
9 PICMONICS: 45MINS (3) 10MINS
review a specific FF Eye Disorders (5) FF Anesthetics (4)
topic as you study. FF Integumentary
Pharmacology (9) FF Ear Disorders (3) FF Antiepileptics (8)
FF Other Nervous
System Pharm (14)
Webinar:
FF Nervous System
20 Picmonic.com
TODAY’S
TODAY’S
TODAY’S
TODAY’S
FOCUS
FOCUS
FOCUS
FOCUS
6am 6am 6am 6am
7am 7am 7am 7am
8am 8am 8am 8am
9am 9am 9am 9am
10am 10am 10am 10am
11am 11am 11am 11am
12pm 12pm 12pm 12pm
1pm 1pm 1pm 1pm
2pm 2pm 2pm 2pm
3pm 3pm 3pm 3pm
4pm 4pm 4pm 4pm
5pm 5pm 5pm 5pm
6pm 6pm 6pm 6pm
7pm 7pm 7pm 7pm
8pm 8pm 8pm 8pm
9pm 9pm 9pm 9pm
10pm 10pm 10pm 10pm
11pm 11pm 11pm 11pm
12am 12am 12am 12am
PATHWAY: Immune PATHWAY: PATHWAY: PATHWAY: Infectious

System & Oncology Genitourinary/Renal Reproductive System Disease > Disorders
> Immune System > System > Disorders >Disorders 5 PICMONICS: 25MINS
Disorders 15 PICMONICS: 1HR 20 PICMONICS: 1HR FF Sexually
6 PICMONICS: 30MINS 55MINS 40MINS Transmitted
FF Immune Disorders FF Urinary Disorders (4) FF Male Reproductive Infections (5)
(6) FF Renal Disorders (9) Disorders (7)
> Immune System >
FF Kidney Injury & FF Female > Pharmacology
Pharmacology
Chronic Kidney Reproductive 23 PICMONICS: 1HR
9 PICMONICS: 45MINS
FF Immunosuppresants
Disease (4) Disorders (7) 55MINS
(6) > Pharmacology FF Breast Disorders (2) FF Antibiotics (19)
> Oncology > Disorders 7 PICMONICS: 35 MINS FF Sexually FF Antivirals (4)
19 PICMONICS: 1HR FF Diuretics (6) Transmitted
35MINS FF Other Renal Infections (5)
Pharmacology (1) > Pharmacology
FF Cancer Assessments
7 PICMONICS: 35 MINS
(12)
Webinar: FF Reproductive
FF Leukemias and
FF Renal Concepts and Pharmacology (7)
Lymphomas (12)
Pharmacology
FF Other Tumors and
Cancers (12)
> Oncology > Disorders
5 PICMONICS: 25MINS
FF Antineoplastic
Medications (5)
Picmonic.com 21
WEEK 3 ACTIVITIES

1. According to the “Rule of Nines,” the anterior torso, including the chest, accounts for ____% TBSA.
2. According to the “Rule of Nines,” the posterior of each leg accounts for ____% TBSA.
3. The Parkland formula is used to calculate the amount of fluid given to a burn patient in the first ____
minutes/hour(s).
4. The “C” in the acronym RICE, for interventions to provide first-aid treatment for soft tissue injuries,
stands for _____.
5. _______ exudate consists of leukocytes and blood resulting in a light pink watery fluid. This type of fluid
can also be seen in early stages of healing, and the amount should decrease as healing progresses.
6. _____ are a class of drugs often used to control seizures because of their anticonvulsant properties.
7. Patients experiencing a seizure ____ (should/should not) be restrained.
8. Parkinson’s disease is characterized by a decreased production of ____________ by the substantia nigra in

the brain.
9. The 5 A’s of Alzheimer’s are ____________, ______________, ______________, ______________, _____________.
10. Ischemic strokes are classified into two types: ___________ and ___________.
Check your answers

on page 141
22 Picmonic.com
WEEK 3 ACTIVITIES
2. Question of the Day

A 23-year-old male patient is in the clinic presenting with painful blisters around his genitals. He is
diagnosed with genital herpes, and he is confused and worried as to what this means. He asks the nurse
for more information. Which statements does the nurse include when educating the patient? Select all that
apply:
1. “Patients are not infectious during recurrences of this infection.”
2. “Recurrences of this infection may be triggered by stress.”
3. “Prodromal symptoms include tingling, burning and itching at the site where lesions typically
reappear.”
4. “A characteristic of this virus is the presence of painless chancres.”
5. “Penicillin is often given as a treatment for this virus.”
Check your answers

on page 141
Picmonic.com 23
WEEK 3 ACTIVITIES
3. Fill in the Picmonic: Left Hemisphere Stroke Assessment
1. notes:
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
24 Picmonic.com
WEEK 3 ACTIVITIES
4. Fill in the Picmonic: Right Hemisphere Stroke Assessment
1. notes:
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
Picmonic.com 25
WEEK 3 ACTIVITIES
5. Word Search: Meningitis
1. Meningitis
2. Nausea
3. Vomiting
4. Nuchal Rigidity
5. Headache
6. Purpura
7. Seizures
8. Opisthotonus Position
9. High-Pitched Cry
10. Bulging Fontanel

A 70-year-old female patient is in the hospital in a hypokalemic state
from diuretic use. Prior to discharge, the nurse is giving the patient
diet education. Which of the following foods would be best to rec-
ommend including in her diet? Select all that apply:
1. Avocados
2. Spinach
3. Potatoes
4. White Rice
5. Strawberries
6. Peanut Butter Check your answers
on page 141
26 Picmonic.com
WEEK 3 ACTIVITIES
7. Match the Antibiotic with Possible Side Effects:
Fluoroquinolones QT Prolongation
Flower-queen QT-heart Prolonged
Tetracyclines Bone Deformities

Tetris-cycle Bone-suit
Macrolides Achilles Tendon Rupture

Macaroni-lights Achilles Tendon Rupturing
Vancomycin Thrombophlebitis During IV Infusion

Van-tank-mice Trombone-flamingo
Cephalosporins Red Man Syndrome

Chef-spore-head Red Man
Check your answers
on page 141
Picmonic.com 27
DAY 22 DAY 23 DAY 24
WEEK 4
TODAY’S
TODAY’S
TODAY’S
FOCUS
FOCUS
FOCUS
Dates: ____________________
6am 6am 6am

MY GOAL THIS
9am 9am 9am
WORDS OF INSPIRATION: 10am 10am 10am
“You’re going to be there

11am 11am 11am
when a lot of people are born, 12pm 12pm 12pm

and when a lot of people die.
In most every culture, such 1pm 1pm 1pm
moments are regarded as 2pm 2pm 2pm

sacred and private, made
special by a divine presence. 3pm 3pm 3pm
No one on Earth would 4pm 4pm 4pm

be welcomed, but you’re
personally invited. What an 5pm 5pm 5pm
honor that is.” 6pm 6pm 6pm
- Thom Dick 7pm 7pm 7pm
8pm 8pm 8pm
9pm 9pm 9pm

THINGS I NEED TO
1. ___________________ 11pm 11pm 11pm

2. ___________________
12am 12am 12am
3. ___________________
4. ___________________
5. ___________________ PATHWAY: Obstetrics > PATHWAY: Obstetrics PATHWAY: Pediatric
Reproductive Cycle > Pregnancy Nursing > Assessments
5 PICMONICS: 25MINS Complications 15 PICMONICS: 1HR
FF Fetal Circulation (3) 23 PICMONICS: 1HR 15MINS
FF Menstrual Cycle (2) 55MINS FF Early
ADVICE: Don’t FF Pregnancy Developmental
procrastinate on > Prenatal Period Complications (11) Milestones (10)
taking your exam. 18 PICMONICS: 1HR FF Medical FF Pediatric
Students who wait 30MINS Complications (8) Vaccination
a long time to take FF Prenatal Period (8) FF Implantation Schedules (5)
FF Discomforts of Abnormalities (4)
board exams after
Pregnancy (3) > Pediatric Disorders
graduating school FF Signs of Pregnancy > TORCH Infections 22 PICMONICS: 2HR
often do worse. The (3) 5 PICMONICS: 25MINS 50MINS
information doesn’t FF Diagnostics Tests (4) FF TORCH Infections (5) FF Congenital
stay fresh in your Abnormalities (7)
brain. You’ve come > Labor & Delivery > Postpartum Period FF Cardiac
so far; just get it 13 PICMONICS: 1HR 5 PICMONICS: 25MINS Abnormalities (2)
done! 5MINS FF Postpartum Period FF TORCH Infections (5)
FF Labor & Delivery (7) (5) FF Other Pediatric
FF Neonatal Disorders (8)
Assessments (3)
28 Picmonic.com
TODAY’S
TODAY’S
TODAY’S
TODAY’S
FOCUS
FOCUS
FOCUS
FOCUS
6am 6am 6am 6am
7am 7am 7am 7am
8am 8am 8am 8am
9am 9am 9am 9am
10am 10am 10am 10am
11am 11am 11am 11am
12pm 12pm 12pm 12pm
1pm 1pm 1pm 1pm
2pm 2pm 2pm 2pm
3pm 3pm 3pm 3pm
4pm 4pm 4pm 4pm
5pm 5pm 5pm 5pm
6pm 6pm 6pm 6pm
7pm 7pm 7pm 7pm
8pm 8pm 8pm 8pm
9pm 9pm 9pm 9pm
10pm 10pm 10pm 10pm
11pm 11pm 11pm 11pm
12am 12am 12am 12am
PATHWAY: Pediatric PATHWAY: Psychiatric > PATHWAY: Psychiatric > PATHWAY: Psychiatric
Nursing > Infectious Psychiatric Disorders Substance Related > Psychiatric
Disease 33 PICMONICS: 2HRS 10 PICMONICS: 50MINS Pharmacology
17 PICMONICS: 1HR 45MINS FF Substance Related 32 PICMONICS: 2HRS
25MINS FF Anxiety Disorders (3) Disorders (10) 40MINS
FF Childhood Viral FF Mood Disorders (9) FF Anxiolytics &
Exanthems (6) FF Cognitive Disorders Hypnotics (5)
FF Other Childhood (5) FF Antipsychotics (12)
Infections (11) FF Personality FF Antidepressants (10)
Disorders (11) FF CNS Stimulants (5)
FF Eating Disorders (3)
FF Pediatric Psychiatric Webinar:
Disorders (2) FF Everything
Psychiatric
Picmonic.com 29
WEEK 4 ACTIVITIES

1. Chadwick’s sign is considered a ________________ sign of pregnancy.
2. Quickening is considered a ________________ sign of pregnancy.
3. The neonate is assessed using this APGAR score at intervals of _________ and __________
minutes after birth.
4. A neonate with an APGAR score of 6 would indicate________________.
5. The “EL” in the acronym for HELLP syndrome stands for _______________________.
6. A pregnant woman should be placed in _____________ position as an intervention for
preeclampsia.
7. Assessment findings for this implantation abnormality includes painless, bright red vaginal
bleeding: __________________.
8. By this age, stranger anxiety typically begins to develop: ________________.
9. By this age, the Babinski reflex, also known as the plantar reflex, typically disappears: _____.
10. _________________ is an intestinal obstruction in children with assessment findings that include
episodic abdominal pain, a sausage-shaped mass, and red currant jelly stools.
Check your answers

on page 142
30 Picmonic.com
WEEK 4 ACTIVITIES
2. Match the Psychiatric Disorder to the appropriate description
Disregards the rights of others,

1 often manipulative and lacks
remorse for actions
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
OCD-tiles
Has chronic feelings of emptiness,

poor self-image, self-destructive
Schizophrenia
Sketchy-fern
2 behaviors and is unable to maintain
stable relationships
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

Post Trauma-spike
Anxiety about losing control, has
3 repetitive, intrusive thoughts that
interfere with daily functioning
Bipolar Disorder
Bi-polar-bear When manic, has nonstop physical
Hallucinations 4 activity, rapid speech, flight of
Halloween ideas, and euphoric mood
5 No external stimulus
6 A fixed, false belief

Borderline
Personality Disorder
Borderlined Person Re-experiences traumatic
Delusions
Doll-illusionist
7 events, is avoidant, and has self-
destructive behaviors
8 Misinterpretation of stimulus
Has flat affect, hallucinations

Antisocial
Personality Disorder
9 or delusions, illogical thinking,
impaired judgement or memory
Illusions Ant-tie-social-book
Illusionary-stairs
Check your answers
on page 142
Picmonic.com 31
WEEK 4 ACTIVITIES

You are on an acute care psych unit when a 25-year-old woman is brought in by her mother,
who tells you she has been acting “strange.” She explained that she had purchased $2,500
worth of coffee mugs last week, cannot sleep, and is destined to complete a thesis on world
peace by working day and night. The patient is started on lithium. Which of the following
statements by the patient indicates a need for further education? Select all that apply:
1. I will take my birth control routinely.

2. If I miss a dose of this medication I should double up the next dose.
3. Because this medication works on my Serotonin receptors, I will be sure to let my
doctor know if there is an increase or decrease in blood pressure and check it
weekly.
4. This medication may cause thyroid problems.
Check your answers

on page 142
32 Picmonic.com
WEEK 4 ACTIVITIES
4. Fill in the Picmonic: Amniocentesis
1. notes:
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
Picmonic.com 33
WEEK 4 ACTIVITIES
5. Fill in the Picmonic: Benzodiazepine Intoxication Assessment
1. notes:
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
34 Picmonic.com
WEEK 4 ACTIVITIES
6. Crossword Puzzle: Need To Know Pharmacology
Across Down
7. This may be a side effect of glucocorticoids. 1. Glucagon is the reversal agent to this drug category.
9. The reversal agent to heparin. 2. A side effect of NSAIDs.
10. Wine and aged cheese are contraindicated when 3. This medication is often indicated for preterm labor
taking this class of drugs (abv). contractions.
4. This is a common fatal side effect of the drug clozapine.
5. This anticoagulant is contraindicated in pregnancy.
6. Neuroleptic malignant syndrome is a life-threatening
complication associated with these types of drugs.
8. Glargine (Lantus) is _____ acting.
Check your answers

on page 142
Picmonic.com 35
PENCIL VILLAIN’S TOP 100 PICMONICS FOR NCLEX®
Don’t have time to review all of the Picmonics?

Although we don’t recommend skipping, if it must happen, don’t
skip these top 100! GET PLAYLIST
FUNDAMENTALS: BEGINNING FUNDAMENTALS: PHYSICAL EXAM
You can only skip ahead in the nursing process For MRI’s; no metal objects, no pacemakers,
in a few scenarios. The main one: If I don’t do
safe during pregnancy.
something now.... This patient will be in immediate
danger or face serious health threats. Don’t kill your
FF Vital Signs - Adult
patients! Example: Your patient is cyanotic and in
FF Glasgow Coma Scale
obvious respiratory distress. Do you continue to
FF Tuberculosis Skin Mantoux Test (PPD)
assess? Nope. You sit them up, give them oxygen,
FF Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
etc. BUT; As a general rule: Skipping ahead in the
nursing process is the wrong answer.
FUNDAMENTALS: COMMUNICATION &
Be sure to know which patients you would put CULTURE
together in the same room.
Important: Know your patients cultural
FF The Nursing Process
dietary restrictions.
FF Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs
FF Contact Precautions
FF Standard Precautions Remember you can only delegate stable
FF Droplet-Airborne Precautions patients, and only an RN can do patient
assessments, interpretations, or evaluations.
FUNDAMENTALS: LAB VALUES
FF Religion & Dietary Preferences Overview
You are most likely to see Potassium, Sodium, FF 5 Rights of Delegation
Magnesium, Calcium, Chloride, HgB, PT/ INR, and
pH lab values. MED-SURG: FLUIDS & ELECTROLYTES
FF Normal Electrolyte Lab Values These questions are common. If you have to
FF WBC Differential Lab Value
guess here, a common answer is arrhythmia.
FF Hemoglobin (Hgb) Lab Value
FF pH Blood and Urine Lab Value
FF Hypokalemia
FF Hyperkalemia
FUNDAMENTALS: HOSPITAL CARE & MEDICATION FF Hyponatremia
ADMINISTRATION FF Hypernatremia
Safe medication administration techniques is a

must-know.
FF Aseptic Technique
FF IM Medication Administration
FF 6 Rights of Medication Administration
36 Picmonic.com
MED-SURG: RESPIRATORY DISORDERS MED-SURG: CARDIOVASCULAR

PHARMACOLOGY
Airway. Airway. Airway. Be sure to know how Be sure to remember which drug requires
a patient in respiratory distress will present which lab monitoring. With heparin you must
during an assessment. Also be sure to choose monitor PT/PTT and with warfarin you
the basic interventions before the more difficult monitor PT/INR.
ones.
There are several medications that have
FF COPD Overview (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary narrow therapeutic ranges, meaning they have
Disease Overview a higher risk for toxicity. Test makers love them.
FF Asthma Implementation and Education
FF Tuberculosis Assessment FF Aspirin (Acetylsalicylic Acid)
FF Heparin (Unfractionated)
MED-SURG: GENITOURINARY, RENAL FF Warfarin (Coumadin)
DISORDERS & DIURETICS FF Hypertension Medications
Be watchful of the older patient with a fever
and confusion! They are likely to have a urinary MED-SURG: ENDOCRINE AND METABOLIC
tract infection. Females and patients with DISORDERS
indwelling catheters are even higher risk You must be able to distinguish the
assessment findings in hypothyroidism versus
You can learn a lot about someone from hyperthyroidism.
their urine. Keep in mind patients with
decreased kidney function are not able to Know the different
remove toxins as well as many drugs from their types of diabetes and the early presentations
bodies. of each.
HCTZ is often given to African American FF Hypothyroidism Assessment

patients for hypertension. Another common FF Hypoglycemia Assessment
reminder is that loops lose calcium. FF Hypoglycemia Intervention
FF Diabetes Assessment
FF UTI Symptoms
FF Chronic Kidney Disease Interventions MED-SURG: ENDOCRINE PHARMACOLOGY
FF Loop Diuretics
FF Hydrochlorothiazide HCTZ FF Levothyroxine (Synthroid) Insulin
FF Metformin (Glucophage)
MED-SURG: CARDIOVASCULAR DISORDERS
These are a few Picmonics you should not

skip over. Know that LEFT heart failure fluid
backs up into the LUNGS and that RIGHT heart
failure fluid backs up into the BODY. Make
sure you also know the difference between
unstable and stable angina.
FF Hypertension Intervention
FF Stable Angina
FF Unstable Angina
FF Heart Failure Interventions
Picmonic.com 37
MED-SURG: GI DISORDERS MED-SURG: AUTOIMMUNE,

MUSCULOSKELETAL DISORDERS, & ANTI-
Be sure to know the assessment and INFLAMMATORIES
interventions for GERD.
Know the key differences to differentiate
Knowing how each type of hepatitis is osteoarthritis from rheumatoid arthritis. Don’t
transmitted is important. forget the patients at risk for osteoporosis (like:
postmenopausal women, and patients taking
FF Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) corticosteroids)
Assessment
FF Acute Pancreatitis Assessment Prednisone is a common steroid medication.
FF Hepatitis B (HBV) Assessment
Know the important side effects and
FF Cirrhosis Assessment
subsequent patient education
MED-SURG: NEUROLOGICAL DISORDERS FF Rheumatoid Arthritis Assessment

FF Osteoporosis Assessment
Don’t skip over Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s and FF Compartment Syndrome Assessment
delirium; you are likely to see questions related FF Ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin)
to these and have to distinguish between them. FF Prednisone (Glucocorticoids)
FF Seizure Precautions MED-SURG: PERIOPERATIVE CARE

FF Increased Intracranial Pressure (ICP)
Interventions Know whose responsibility it is to get
FF Parkinson's Disease Assessment
informed consent!
FF Alzheimer's Disease Assessment (Early
Symptoms)
Know when a chest tube isn’t working
properly.
MED-SURG: NEUROLOGICAL
PHARMACOLOGY FF Preoperative Care
FF Chest Tubes: Management and Care
Know the side effects of these important
medications. MED-SURG: BURNS & SKIN INTEGRITY
FF Morphine
FF Naloxone (Narcan)
FF Benztropine (Cogentin) Make sure you know what to do to prevent
FF Phenytoin (Dilantin) pressure ulcer formation.
FF Burns Interventions
MED-SURG: HEMATOLOGICAL AND FF Braden Scale
ONCOLOGICAL DISORDERS FF Interventions for Impaired Skin Integrity
You are likely to get a question about one

of these types of cancers. Be sure to know the
warning signs and screening tests for each.
FF Venous Thromboembolism (DVT) Assessment

FF Venous Thromboembolism (DVT) Interventions
FF Breast Cancer Diagnosis
FF Prostate Cancer Assessment
38 Picmonic.com
MED-SURG: ANTIBIOTICS PEDIATRICS: EARLY DEVELOPMENTAL

MILESTONES
You should be comfortable knowing the
main side effects with each antibiotic class. It is very likely that one of your OB questions
Spend a little more time knowing the side will ask you to calculate an APGAR score on a
effects and patient education rather than which newborn at 1 or 5 minutes.
infection we give them for.
FF APGAR SCORE
FF Penicillin FF Age 2 Months- Developmental Milestones
FF Cephalosporins FF Age 6 Months- Developmental Milestones
FF Vancomycin FF Age 9 Months- Developmental Milestones
FF Tetracyclines Overview FF Age 1 Year- Developmental Milestones
OBSTETRICS: PREGNANCY COMPLICATIONS PEDIATRICS: DISORDERS & INFECTIOUS

DISEASES
Don’t skip over RhoGAM; you need to know FF Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Assessment
the times to administer it. FF Tetralogy of Fallot
FF Preeclampsia Assessment PSYCHIATRIC NURSING: PSYCH DISORDERS

FF Severe Preeclampsia Be very familiar with suicide risk factors and
FF Eclampsia what to ask when assessing
FF RhoGam [Rho(D) Immune Globulin]
Restraints should ONLY be used AS A LAST
OBSTETRICS: LABOR & DELIVERY, RESORT
POSTPARTUM
FF SIG E CAPS for Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)
We’d be surprised if you don’t get a question FF Schizophrenia Assessment
on decelerations and accelerations. VEAL FF Bipolar Disorder Assessment
CHOP is your best friend. FF Suicide Assessment
FF Use of Restraints
Magnesium basically slows muscle PSYCHIATRIC NURSING: PSYCH
contraction. You can find the signs and PHARMACOLOGY
symptoms under the hypermagnesemia FF Benzodiazepine [Diazepam (Valium)]
picmonic. (Ps: It’s decreased DTR’s, and you FF Fluoxetine (Prozac)
should slow the rate of the medication and FF Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome
FF Clozapine (Clozaril)
have the antidote ready: calcium gluconate)
FF Decelerations (and Accelerations) Overview PSYCHIATRIC NURSING: SUBSTANCE ABUSE

FF Magnesium Sulfate & TOXICITIES
FF Oxytocin (Pitocin) You will likely be asked to identify and
FF Postpartum Nursing Assessment differentiate between patients who are
alcoholic and abusing various drugs. Know the
key differences in presentation.
Know your antidotes!
FF Alcohol Abuse Interventions

FF Opioid Abuse & Withdrawal Assessment
FF Benzodiazepine Antidote
Picmonic.com 39
The Nursing Process
1. notes:
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
40 Picmonic.com
Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs
1. notes:
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
41 Picmonic.com
Contact Precautions
1. notes:
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
42 Picmonic.com
Standard Precautions
1. notes:
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
43 Picmonic.com
Droplet-Airborne Precautions
1. notes:
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
44 Picmonic.com
WBC Differential Lab Value
1. notes:
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
45 Picmonic.com
Normal Electrolyte Lab Values
1. notes:
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
46 Picmonic.com
pH - Blood and Urine Lab Value
1. notes:
2.
3.
4.
47 Picmonic.com
Hemoglobin (Hgb) Lab Values
1. notes:
2.
48 Picmonic.com
6 Rights of Medication Administration
1. notes:
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
49 Picmonic.com
Aseptic Technique
1. notes:
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
50 Picmonic.com
(IM) Intramuscular Medication Administration
1. notes:
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
51 Picmonic.com
Vital Signs - Adult
1. notes:
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
52 Picmonic.com
Glasgow Coma Scale
1. notes:
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
53 Picmonic.com
Tuberculosis Skin Mantoux Test (PPD)
1. notes:
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
54 Picmonic.com
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
1. notes:
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
55 Picmonic.com
Religion and Dietary Preferences Overview
1. notes:
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
56 Picmonic.com
5 Rights of Delegation
1. notes:
2.
3.
4.
5.
57 Picmonic.com
Hypokalemia
1. notes:
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
58 Picmonic.com
Hyperkalemia
1. notes:
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
59 Picmonic.com
Hyponatremia
1. notes:
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
60 Picmonic.com
Hypernatremia
1. notes:
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
61 Picmonic.com
Asthma Implementation and Education
1. notes:
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
62 Picmonic.com
Tuberculosis Assessment
1. notes:
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
63 Picmonic.com
COPD Overview (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Overview)
1. notes:
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
64 Picmonic.com
UTI Symptoms
1. notes:
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
65 Picmonic.com
Loop Diuretics
1. notes:
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
66 Picmonic.com
Hydrochlorothiazide HCTZ
1. notes:
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
67 Picmonic.com
Chronic Kidney Disease Interventions
1. notes:
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
68 Picmonic.com
Hypertension Intervention
1. notes:
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
69 Picmonic.com
Heart Failure Interventions
1. notes:
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
70 Picmonic.com
Stable Angina
1. notes:
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
71 Picmonic.com
Unstable Angina
1. notes:
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
72 Picmonic.com
Warfarin (Coumadin)
1. notes:
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
73 Picmonic.com
Hypertension Medications
1. notes:
2.
3.
4.
5.
74 Picmonic.com
Heparin (Unfractionated)
1. notes:
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
75 Picmonic.com
Aspirin (Acetylsalicylic Acid)
1. notes:
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
76 Picmonic.com
Hypoglycemia Assessment
1. notes:
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
77 Picmonic.com
Hypoglycemia Intervention
1. notes:
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
78 Picmonic.com
Hypothyroidism Assessment
1. notes:
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
79 Picmonic.com
Diabetes Assessment
1. notes:
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
80 Picmonic.com
Levothyroxine
1. notes:
2.
3.
4.
5.
81 Picmonic.com
Metformin (Glucophage)
1. notes:
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
82 Picmonic.com
Hepatitis B (HBV) Assessment
1. notes:
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
83 Picmonic.com
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) Assessment
1. notes:
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
84 Picmonic.com
Cirrhosis Assessment
1. notes:
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
85 Picmonic.com
Acute Pancreatitis Assessment
1. notes:
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
86 Picmonic.com
Increased Intracranial Pressure (ICP) Interventions
1. notes:
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
87 Picmonic.com
Parkinson’s Disease Assessment
1. notes:
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
88 Picmonic.com
Alzheimer’s Disease Assessment (Early Symptoms)
1. notes:
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
89 Picmonic.com
Seizure Precautions
1. notes:
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
90 Picmonic.com
Phenytoin
1. notes:
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
91 Picmonic.com
Morphine
1. notes:
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
92 Picmonic.com
Benztropine (Cogentin)
1. notes:
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
93 Picmonic.com
Naloxone (Narcan)
1. notes:
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
94 Picmonic.com
Venous Thromboembolism (DVT) Interventions
1. notes:
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
95 Picmonic.com
Prostate Cancer Assessment
1. notes:
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
96 Picmonic.com
Breast Cancer Diagnosis
1. notes:
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
97 Picmonic.com
Venous Thromboembolism (DVT) Assessment
1. notes:
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
98 Picmonic.com
Rheumatoid Arthritis Assessment
1. notes:
2.
3.
4.
5.
99 Picmonic.com
Ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin)
1. notes:
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
100 Picmonic.com
Prednisone (Glucocorticoids)
1. notes:
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
101 Picmonic.com
Osteoporosis Interventions
1. notes:
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
102 Picmonic.com
Compartment Syndrome Assessment
1. notes:
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
103 Picmonic.com
Chest Tubes: Management and Care
1. notes:
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
104 Picmonic.com
Preoperative Care
1. notes:
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
105 Picmonic.com
Interventions for Impaired Skin Integrity
1. notes:
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
106 Picmonic.com
Braden Scale
1. notes:
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
107 Picmonic.com
Burns Interventions
1. notes:
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
108 Picmonic.com
Vancomycin
1. notes:
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
109 Picmonic.com
Penicillin
1. notes:
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
110 Picmonic.com
Tetracyclines Overview
1. notes:
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
111 Picmonic.com
Cephalosporins
1. notes:
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
112 Picmonic.com
Preeclampsia Assessment
1. notes:
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
113 Picmonic.com
RhoGam [Rho(D) Immune Globulin]
1. notes:
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
114 Picmonic.com
Severe Preeclampsia
1. notes:
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
115 Picmonic.com
Eclampsia
1. notes:
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
116 Picmonic.com
Postpartum Nursing Assessment
1. notes:
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
117 Picmonic.com
Decelerations (and Accelerations) Overview
1. notes:
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
118 Picmonic.com
Magnesium Sulfate
1. notes:
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
119 Picmonic.com
Oxytocin (Pitocin)
1. notes:
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
120 Picmonic.com
APGAR Score
1. notes:
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
121 Picmonic.com
Age 2 Months - Developmental Milestones
1. notes:
2.
3.
4.
5.
122 Picmonic.com
1. notes:
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
123 Picmonic.com
1. notes:
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
124 Picmonic.com
Age 1 Year - Developmental Milestones
1. notes:
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
125 Picmonic.com
Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Assessment
1. notes:
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
126 Picmonic.com
Tetralogy of Fallot
1. notes:
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
127 Picmonic.com
Schizophrenia Assessment
1. notes:
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
128 Picmonic.com
Bipolar Disorder Assessment
1. notes:
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
129 Picmonic.com
Suicide Assessment
1. notes:
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
130 Picmonic.com
Use of Restraints
1. notes:
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
131 Picmonic.com
SIG E CAPS for Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)
1. notes:
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
132 Picmonic.com
Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome
1. notes:
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
133 Picmonic.com
Benzodiazepine [Diazepam (Valium)]
1. notes:
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
134 Picmonic.com
Fluoxetine (Prozac)
1. notes:
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
135 Picmonic.com
Clozapine (Clozaril)
1. notes:
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
136 Picmonic.com
Benzodiazepine Antidote
1. notes:
137 Picmonic.com
Alcohol Abuse Interventions
1. notes:
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
138 Picmonic.com
Opioid Abuse and Withdrawal Assessment
1. notes:
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
139 Picmonic.com
ANSWER KEY
WEEK 1 WEEK 2
1) Fill in the Blank 1) Insulin
1. 3.5-5.0 mEq/L Rapid Acting:
2. 15,3,8 Insulin Lispro (Humalog):
3. 60-100 Onset: 15-30 minutes
4. 8.5-10.5 mg/dL Duration: 3-6 hours
5. Does not
6. Physiological Insulin Aspart (Novolog):
7. 135-145 mEq/L Onset: 10-20 minutes
8. Neutrophils Duration: 3-5 hours
9. 13-7 g/dL, 12-16 g/dL
10. Negative Insulin Glulisine (Apidra):
11. 1 Onset: 10-15 min
12. Eosinophils Duration: 3-5 hours
13. 10-14
14. 1.5- 2.5 mEq/L
15. 70-100 mg/dL Short Acting:
16. Surgeon Regular Insulin (Humalin R):
17. Sensory perception, moisture, activity, mobility, Onset: 30-60 minutes
nutrition, friction and shear Duration: 6-10 hours
18. 1 hour
19. Confine Intermediate Acting:
20. Subcutaneous Isophane NPH (Humalin N):
Onset: 1-2 hours
2) Find the answers to the fill-in the Picmonics at Duration: 16-24 hours
Picmonic.com
Long Acting:
3) Question of the Day: Detemir (Levemir):
1) Respiratory Acidosis Onset: 15-30 minutes
Let’s think about this for a second. Now let out a Duration: 3-6 hours
long sigh. Remember that when you breathe, you
expel CO2 (or acid). In this question, the patient has Glargine (Lantus):
taken a few too many opiates, which causes re- Onset: 1 hour
spiratory depression. When patients don’t breathe, Duration: One day
they don’t expel CO2, and it builds up. In time, this
leads to respiratory acidosis. 4) List 3 Differences Between Heparin and
Warfarin
Heparin
4) Match the Lung Sounds: Safe for pregnancy? Yes
1) Wheezes, 2) Crackles 3) Rhonchi, 4) Pleural Fric- Antidote: Protamine Sulfate
tion Rub What to monitor: aPTT
Warfarin
Safe for pregnancy? No
Antidote: Vitamin K and Fresh Frozen Plasma
What to monitor: INR
140 Picmonic.com
5) Question of the Day: WEEK 3
4) "I will add the patient's other medications to this 1) Fill in the Blank
solution." 1. 18%
When enteral feeding is contraindicated in patients, 2. 9%
nutrition can be provided intravenously through 3. 24 hours
total parenteral nutrition (TPN). These solutions 4. Compression
usually contain fat emulsions (lipids), dextrose, 5. Serosanguineous
amino acids, vitamins, and minerals. Additional 6. Benzodiazepines
medications should not be added to the TPN solu- 7. Should not
tion, nor should they be administered through the 8. Dopamine
line containing TPN. Each TPN preparation should 9. Agnosia, Anomia, Aphasia, Apraxia, Amnesia
be administered slowly, through a large central 10. Thrombotic and embolic
vein, which prevents complications such as throm-
bophlebitis. When administered too rapidly, TPN 2) Question of the Day
solutions containing lipids may cause nausea and ANSWER: 2, 3
vomiting, as well as hyperosmolar diuresis. Do not
increase the rate of TPN in an attempt to catch up if Genital herpes is caused by types 1 and 2 of the
the infusion falls behind schedule. And remember, herpes simplex virus (HSV), although HSV type 2 is
an IV filter should be used with all TPN infusions. typically responsible for genital infections in both
men and women. Lesions or “fever blisters” may ap-
6) Question of the Day: pear on the oral mucosa, or in this case, the genitals.
3) Niacin Lesions are usually small and vesicular. They can be
Niacin (B3) is indicated to raise HDL levels. It clas- painful; however, painless lesions may also appear
sically can cause a “niacin flush” or flushed skin on infected sites. Painless chancres are a character-
after administration. You can always remember this istic of syphilis, not herpes. It’s important to remem-
because the popular energy drinks, “5 Hour Energy” ber that patients are infectious during recurrences
have 2000% of your daily required intake of Niacin, of the infection, which may be triggered by stress,
and you guessed it...there’s a warning on the label fatigue, sunburn, acute illness, immunosuppression,
that states “may cause skin flushing.” Nursing ge- and menses. Prodromal symptoms include tin-
nius. gling, burning, and itching at the site where lesions
typically reappear. Penicillin is usually given as a
7) All Things Blood Crossword Puzzle Answer Key treatment for syphilis, while antivirals such as acy-
clovir, valacyclovir, and famciclovir are often used to
reduce outbreaks/recurrences or treat infections.
6) Question of the Day:

1) Avocados, 2) Spinach 3) Potatoes
Patients at risk for hypokalemia, such as those on
diuretics, should understand the importance of
eating a balanced diet and including foods high in
potassium. Examples of foods high in potassium are
avocados, spinach, and potatoes. The other options
here are low in potassium.
7) Match the Antibiotic with Possible Side Effects

Vancomycin Red man syndrome
Tetracyclines Bone deformities and
discoloration of teeth
141 Picmonic.com 141

Macrolides QT prolongation 3) Question of the Day:
2. If I miss a dose of this medication I should double
Fluoroquinolnes Achilles tendon rupture up the next dose.
Cephalosporins Thrombophlebitis during IV Lithium has a narrow therapeutic range, therefore
infusion serum levels should be monitored and patients
should never double up on these types of medi-
WEEK 4 cations. As a general rule, you should never tell a
1)Fill in the Blank patient to double up their medication dosages. Lith-
Probable ium also has an unknown mechanism of action and
1. Presumptive does not directly act on serotonin receptors. While
2. 1 and 5 minutes it’s a good idea to frequently check blood pressure,
3. Moderate distress it’s not required. Remember, it’s asking which state-
4. E=Elevated L=Liver Enzymes ment indicates a need for further education, mean-
5. Side-lying ing we are looking for the incorrect answers. Lith-
6. Placenta previa ium is contraindicated in pregnancy and has side
7. Six months effects of tremors, SIADH, and hypothyroidism.
8. One year
9. Intussusception 3. Because this medication works on my Serotonin
receptors, I will be sure to let my doctor know if
2) Match the Psychiatric Disorder there is an increase or decrease in blood pressure
and check it weekly.
Obsessive Anxiety about losing control, has
Compulsive repetitive, intrusive thoughts that
Disorder interfere with daily functioning
6) Crossword: Need To Know Pharmacology For
Post Traumatic Re-experiences traumatic the NCLEX
Stress Disorder events, is avoidant, and has
self-destructive behaviors
Bipolar When manic, has nonstop
Disorder physical activity, rapid speech,
flight of ideas, and euphoric
mood
Schizophrenia Has flat affect, hallucinations
or delusions, illogical thinking,
impaired judgement or memory
Illusion Misinterpretation of stimulus
Delusions A fixed, false belief
Hallucinations No external stimulus
Borderline Has chronic feelings of
Personality emptiness, poor self-image,
Disorder self-destructive behaviors and
is unable to maintain stable
relationships
Antisocial Disregards the rights of others,
Personality often manipulative and lacks
Disorder remorse for actions

COLORING BOOK

THANK YOU
Thank you for studying with us!

Here it is! The end of the workbook. You put forth so much time and effort and
learned so much along the way. We hope you found studying with Picmonic not
only only useful and simple to use but enjoyable as well. Now with our unforgettable
characters by your side, you can take on the NCLEX®Ⓡ with confidence! Want
additional tips? Check out the following webinar on “How to Pass the NCLEX® the First
Time with Picmonic” on Youtube.com for some last minute tips and pointers for your
big day.
We wish you the best of luck! Let us know how you did!
The Picmonic Team

feedback@picmonic.com

Haven’t tried Picmonic yet?
Check us out!
TRY FREE BUY NOW

PICMONIC DOG & CAT TAX
Penny Sir Kota Bear Macy Miss Maya

Likes lettuce, hates fork Really really ridiculously good Can eat a whole banana Touch me and I’ll kill you
looking
Huxley Eddie Dr. Dubby & Nurse Tula Lil’ Señor

Zero hux to give Netflix & chills Bone specialists Big heart
King Cheese Louie Albie Lando Dogrissian Tot

Judging you Loves pillows, hates the toaster Master of the puppy dog eyes Destroyer of kale
Mochi Beefcake Hunter Tyrion Hammister

Rap name T. Mo Rap name B. Flo Certified Fluffalo Dwarf hamster of Hamster-ly rock
Picmonic.com 147
NOTES:
148 Picmonic.com
NOTES:
Picmonic.com 149
NOTES:
150 Picmonic.com
NOTES:
Picmonic.com 151
Designed by the Picmonic medical scholar and creative team!
Let’s be buddies! Tweet us @picmonic
picmonic.com

4 Weeks To NCLEX Workbook and Study Planner - 300

Загружено:

Сведения о документе

Оригинальное название

Авторское право

Доступные форматы

Поделиться этим документом

Поделиться или встроить документ

Параметры публикации

Этот документ был вам полезен?

Это неприемлемый материал?

Авторское право:

Доступные форматы

4 Weeks To NCLEX Workbook and Study Planner - 300

Загружено:

Авторское право:

Доступные форматы

Picmonic.

Have feedback for us? Please don’t hesitate to shoot an email to

A LETTER FROM SOMEONE WHO’S BEEN THERE:�����������������������������������������1

Hello Future Nurse!

Getting Started Discover Learn with Picmonics

You can find all of our tutorials at picmonic.com/tutorials

HOW TO USE THIS PLANNER

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

6am 6am 6am

PRACTICE QUESTIONS 8am 8am 8am

9am 9am 9am

10am 10am 10am

“If we’re growing, we’re 1pm 1pm 1pm

- John Maxwell 4pm 4pm 4pm

5pm 5pm 5pm

6pm 6pm 6pm

7pm 7pm 7pm

8pm 8pm 8pm

9pm 9pm 9pm

1. ___________________ 11pm 11pm 11pm

7am 7am 7am 7am

8am 8am 8am 8am

9am 9am 9am 9am

10am 10am 10am 10am

11am 11am 11am 11am

12pm 12pm 12pm 12pm

1pm 1pm 1pm 1pm

2pm 2pm 2pm 2pm

3pm 3pm 3pm 3pm

4pm 4pm 4pm 4pm

5pm 5pm 5pm 5pm

6pm 6pm 6pm 6pm

7pm 7pm 7pm 7pm

8pm 8pm 8pm 8pm

9pm 9pm 9pm 9pm

10pm 10pm 10pm 10pm

11pm 11pm 11pm 11pm

12am 12am 12am 12am

PATHWAY: Fluid, PATHWAY: Respiratory PATHWAY: Cardiovascular PATHWAY:

1. Fill in the Blank

Check your answers

2. Fill in the Picmonic: Normal Electrolyte Lab Values

3. Question of the Day:

Respiratory Acidosis Respiratory Alkalosis

Metabolic Alkalosis Metabolic Acidosis

Check your answers

4. Match the Lung Sounds!

Description: High-Pitched, Musical

Description: Fine: Hair Moving Through

Description: Low- Pitched Rumbling,

Description: Dry, Rubbing, or Squeaking,

6am 6am 6am

PRACTICE QUESTIONS 8am 8am 8am

9am 9am 9am

10am 10am 10am

12pm 12pm 12pm

yourself in the service of 2pm 2pm 2pm

others.” 3pm 3pm 3pm

4pm 4pm 4pm

6pm 6pm 6pm

7pm 7pm 7pm

8pm 8pm 8pm

9pm 9pm 9pm

A LETTER FROM SOMEONE WHO’S BEEN THERE:��1

9. The 5 A’s of Alzheimer’s are , , , , ___.