DON'Ts of PREGNANCY
ESTROGEN PILLS
COUMADIN / WARFARIN
ISOTRETINOIN
OHA
ANTIPSYCHOTICS
RADIATION
RIBAVIRIN (inhaled)
DILANTIN
CORTICOSTEROIDS = (+)
MUSCLE RELAXANTS
NEOMYCIN
MORPHINE SO4
DIAMOX
DOXORUBICIN
RIFAMPICIN
PYRIDIUM
LEVODOPA
OTOTOXIC DRUGS
STREPTOMYCIN
THIAZIDES
AMINOGLYCOSIDES
ANTI-NEOPLASTICS
LOOP DIURETICS
ICREASE ICP
HYDROCEPHALUS
MENINGITIS
EXERCISE
EMOTION
EATING
EXTREME WEATHER
MYASTENIA GRAVIS
BARLEY
RYE
OAT
WEAT
AMNIOCENTHESIS
PARACENTHESIS
LEOPOLD’S MANEUVER
ULTRASOUND (ABDOMINAL)
IMPOTENCE OR DECREASE LIBIDO
ALDACTONE
ACE INHIBITORS
BETA BLOCKERS
ANTI PSYCHOTIC
THIAZIDE DIURETICS
DANTRIM
LIQUID DILANTIN
MANNITOL
NITROGLYCERIN
DECREASES DOPAMINE (Disturbs Dopamine – Acetylcholine Balance)
PLASIL
REGLAN
RESERPINE
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Feb
08
THINK ABOUT THIS MEMORY TIP
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HODGEKIN'S DISEASE :
HODGRIDSTERNBERG CELLS
Fasting Blood Sugar
BUN, Creatinine
Serum Lipids
Cholesterol / Triglyceride
Phosphorus
To remember: FBS-Cellphone
HYPERNATREMIA
FRIED SALT
SALT
A - Agitation
T - Thirst
MURDER
HYPERKALEMIA - Causes
MACHINE
HYPOCALCEMIA
CATS
C - Convulsions
A - Arrhythmias
T - Tetany
BLEEDING - S/Sx
BEEP
B - Bleeding gums
STOP breathing
T - Trimethoprim
O - Opiates
P - Polymyxins
PNEUMOTHORAX - S/Sx
P-THORAX
INSPIRATION
I - Immunosuppression
N - Neoplasia
CROUP - S/Sx
SSS
S - Stridor
AAAA PPPP
A - Angina
A - Anxiety
A - Asthma
P - Pneumonia
P - Pneumothorax
P - Pulmonary Edema
P - Pulmonary Embolus
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Feb
16
MNEMONICS FOR NURSES PART 06
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CARDIAC VALVES
"TRI before you BI":
Tricuspid valve is located in left heart and Bicuspid valve is located in right heart. Blood flows through the tricuspid before bicuspid.
FEMORAL HERNIA
Tricuspid
Pulmonary
Mitral
Aorta
PLACENTA-CROSSING SUBSTANCES
Wastes
Antibodies
Nutrients
Teratogens
Microorganisms
Hormones/ HIV
Drugs
EMERGENCY MEDICINE
CHEMICAL CamP:
Cyanide
Hydrocarbons
Ethanol
Metals
Iron
Caustics
Airway unprotected
Lithium
CAMphor
Potassium
IPECAC: CONTRAINDICATIONS
4 C's:
Comatose
Convulsing
Corrosive
hydroCarbon
Thyroid
Hypothermia
Embolism (P.E.)
Alcohol
Ischemia
Atrial enlargement
Lone or idiopathic
Infarct
O NAVEL:
Oxygen
Naloxone
Atropine
Ventolin (albuterol)
Epinephrine
Lidocaine
CHAPLIN:
Hypoglycemia
Anaemia
Pulmonary edema
Lactic acidosis
Infections
DOGASH:
Diamorphine
Oxygen
GTN spray
Asprin 300mg
Streptokinase
Heparin
PAIN HISTORY CHECKLIST
OLDER SAAB:
Onset
Location
Exacerbating factors
Radiation
Severity
Associated symptoms
Alleviating factors
TV SPARC CUBE:
Thirst
Vomiting
Sweating
Pulse weak
Anxious
Respirations shallow/rapid
Cool
Cyanotic
Unconscious
BP low
Eyes blank
BATS:
Berry aneurysm
Stroke
"Shock, Shock, Shock, Everybody Shock, Little Shock, Big Shock, Momma Shock, Poppa Shock":
Shock= Defibrillate
Everybody= Epinephine
Little= Lidocaine
Big= Bretylium
Momma= MgSO4
Poppa= Pocainamide
VFIB/VTACH DRUGS USED ACCORDING TO ACLS
Epinephrine
Lidocaine
Bretylium
Magsulfate
Procainamide
KING UFC:
K+ (potassium)
Fluids (crytalloids)
10 S's:
Subdural hematoma
Subarachnoid hemorrhage
Sclerosis (MS)
Some migraines
MIDAS:
Meningitis
Intoxication
Diabetes
"Some Hot Dude Better Give Iced Fluids Fast!" (Hot dude = hypothermia):
Dantrolene (2.5mg/kg)
Bicarbonate
ABCDE:
Airway
Breathing
Circulation
Drugs
Environment
APPENDICITIS:
Appendicitis/ Abscess
PID/ Period
Pancreatitis
Ectopic/ Endometriosis
Neoplasia
Diverticulitis
Intussusception
IBD
Torsion (ovary)
Stones
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Feb
15
MNEMONICS FOR NURSES PART 05
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Acidosis
» Metabolic(equal): pH HCO3
Alkalosis
» Metabolic(equal): pH HCO3
Eating
Emotion
Exertion (Exercise)
X - ercise
Appendicitis: assessment—"PAINS"
Pain (RLQ)
Anorexia
Increased temperature, WBC (15,000–20,000)
Nausea
Pain
Pale
Pulseless
Paresthesia
Poikilothermic
Paralysis
Symptom Implication
Artery
Vein
Artery
Cholecystitis: risk factors—"5F's"
Female
Fat
Forty
Fertile
Fair
Crying, minimize
Logan bow
Elbow restraints
Position—never on abdomen
Judgment
Orientation
Confabulation
Affect
Memory
Hemolysis
Sugar (hyperglycemia)
Salt (hypernatremia)
Sex (excess androgens)
Cake
Cookies
Dystocia: etiology—"3P's"
Power
Passageway
Passenger
Psych
Placenta
Position
Episiotomy assessment—"REEDA"
Redness
Edema
Ecchymosis
Discharge
Approximation of skin
Eye medications
Respiration, pulse
Electrolytes
Daily weight
Diaphoresis
Increased pulse
Restless
Extra hungry
Toxoplasmosis
Rubella
Cytomegalovirus
String missing
Manipulation: nursing plan—promote the "3C's"
Cooperation
Compromise
Collaboration
RIGHT medication
RIGHT dosage
RIGHT route
RIGHT time
RIGHT client
RIGHT technique
Melanoma characteristics—"ABCD"
Asymmetry
Border
Color
Diameter
Redundancy (repeat)
Monitor/ Morphine
Oxygen
Nitroglycerin
Aspirin
Appearance
Pulse
Grimace
Activity
Respiratory effort
Gravida
Term
Preterm
Living children
Oral contraceptives: signs of potential problems—"ACHES"
Pain: assessment—"PQRST"
Pain: management—"ABCs"
Wind (pulmonary)
Wound
Walk (thrombophlebitis)
Immature liver
Vivactil
Elavil
Norpramin
Tofranil
Affect
Ambivalence
Associative looseness
Autism
Rest
Ice
Compression
Elevation
Stool assessment—"ACCT"
Amount
Color
Consistency
Timing
Coughing
Choking
Cyanosis
Infection prevention
Output (monitor)
Tinnitus = vertigo
Respiration, altered
Mobility impaired
clinical features:
Confusion
Ophthalmoplegia
Ataxia
characteristic findings:
Confabulation
Korsakoff's psychosis
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Feb
14
MNEMONICS FOR NURSES PART 04
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SIGNS OF CANCER
Indigestion/ Dysphagia
Unexplained anemia
Chemotherapy
Bed rest
Oxygen
Opiate
Monitoring
Anticoagulation
IgG
IgA
IgM
IgE
IgD
Location of the heart valve from right to left - "A Permanently Temperamental Man"
Aortic
Pulmonary
Tricuspid
Mitral
The 3rd, 4th and 5th cervical spinal nerves innervate the diaphragm.
Flexion
Extension
Eversion
Dorsiflexion
Pronation
Inversion
Plantarflexion
Elevation
Circumduction
Abduction
Rotation
Depression
Supination
Hyperextension
Adduction
Retraction
Protraction
Cranial Nerves - "Oh Ohh Ohhh To Try And Fit A Gold Velvet So Heavenly"
Olfactory CN I
Optic CN II
Occulomotor CN III
Trochlear CN IV
Trigeminal CN V
Abducens CN VI
Facial CN VII
Auditory CN VIII
Glasopharyngeal CN IX
Vagus CN X
Spinal/Accessory CN XI
Hypoglossal CN XII
For remembering that Parasympathetics are involved with erection and Sympathetics with ejaculation.
Skin
Connective tissue
Aponeurosis
Pericranium
Carpal bones of the hand (lateral to medial) - "She Looks Too Proud, Try To Chase Her"
Proximal row:
Scaphoid
Lunate
Triquetrum
Pisiform
Distal row:
Trapezium
Trapezoid
Capitate
Hamate
Adeno virus
Corana virus
Norwak virus
Entero virus
Calci virus
Astro virus
Rota virus
Citrate
Isocitrate
alpha Ketoglutarate
Succinyl CoA
Succinate
Fumarate
Malate
Oxaloacetate
Stages of mitosis/meiosis including interphase as a phase - "In Philippines, Men Are Talented"
Interphase
Prophase
Metaphase
Anaphase
Telophase
Order of prevalence of White Blood Cells, most prevalent to least - "Never Let Monkeys Eat Bananas"
Neutrophils
Lymphocytes
Monocytes
Eosinophils
Basophils
10 essential amino acids - "PVT. TIM HALL"
Phenylalanine
Valine
Tryptophan
Threonine
Isoleucine
Metheonine
Histidine(semi-essential)
Arginine(semi-essential)
Leucine
Lysine
Rheumatoid arthritis
Lepra reaction
Infectious mononucleosis
Photogenic reactions
Orciprenaline
Adrenaline
Salbutamol
Isoprenaline
Salmeterol
Peripheral edema
Raised JVP
Hepatomegaly
Tricuspid incompetence
Ascites
Caput medusae
Diminished liver
Enlarged spleen
Allergies
Medication
Last meal
Lung
Prostat
Kidney
Thyroid
Breast
Sorethroat
Swollen tonsils
Strawberry tongue
Sandpaper rash
Salivation
Lacrimation
Urination
Defecation
Myelofibrosis
Malaria
Myelogenous leukemia
Tremor
Rigidity
Postural Instability
Days of appearance of rashesVaricella(chickenpox) - "Very Sick Patients Must Take Double Exercise"
2nd dayPox(smallpox)
3rd dayMumps
4th dayTyphus
5th dayDengue
SHOCK – HYPOTACHYTACHY
HYPOTENSION
TACHYPNEA
TACHYCARDIA
CUSHINGS TRIAD:
BRADYCARDIA
BRADYPNEA
HYPOGLYCEMIA
TREMORS, TACHYCARDIA
IRRITABILITY
RESTLESSNESS
EXTREME
DIAPHORESIS
RESTLESSNESS
AGITATION
TACHYCARDIA
BRADYCARDIA
EXTREME RESTLESSNESS
DYSPNEA
CYANOSIS
DIGOXIN
MORPHINE
AMINOPHYLLINE
DOPAMINE
DIURETICS
O2
MG SO4 TOXICITY
BP DECREASE
HYDRATION
OXYGENATION
PAIN
INFECTION
HEMOLYSIS
ELEVATED LIVER ENZYMES
LOW
PLATELETS
VOMITTING
ANOREXIA
NAUSEA
DIARRHEA
ABDOMINAL PAIN
FRACTURE
PRESSURE
REST
ICE
COMPRESSION
ELEVATION
TETRALOGY OF FALLOT
DISPLACED AORTA
PULMONARY STENOSIS
HYPOKALEMIA
U-WAVE ON ECG
CONSTIPATION
TOXICITY TO DIGOXIN
OTOSTASIS
NUMBNESS PARESTHESIA
PAIN ASSESSMENT
PROVOCATION
QUALITY
RADIATION, RELIEF
SEVERITY
TIME
NEUROVASCULAR CHECK
PAIN
PULSELESSNESS
PARESTHESIA
PARALYSIS
PALLOR
VENUS STASIS
DAMAGE TO VESSELS
HYPERCOAGUABILITY
ASSYMPTOMATIC
ABDOMINAL MASS
ABDOMINAL PULSE
ACHES LOW BACK
STREPTOMYCIN – OTOTOXIC
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Feb
11
MNEMONICS FOR NURSES PART 01
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L - LUGOL'S SOLUTION
I - IRON
N - NITROFURANTOIN
T - TETRACYCLINE
RADIATION TX VIA:
MUSTARD
ESTROGEN
NITROGEN
STEROIDS
ANTIBIOTICS
DILUTE DECREASE OSMOLALITY