November 20, 2019
A patient is POSITIVE for orthostatic hypotension if: The SBP decreases more than 20mmHg when changing position AND/OR the DBP decreases more than 10mmHg with a 10-20% increase in heart rate.
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November 18, 2019
Gentamicin is an aminoglycoside used to treat SERIOUS bacterial infections. Gentamicin looks like "Gentle", but it is the OPPOSITE of gentle. Key side effects includeototoxicity andnephrotoxicity.
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November 15, 2019
Oxygen safety: UseCOTTON bedding and clothes (vs. synthetic fabrics or wool).
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November 13, 2019
Between 18 and 32 weeks gestation, the fundal height = gestational age.
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November 11, 2019
Don't getTIPSY when taking yourTB meds! Alcohol is contraindicated for these TB meds: Isoniazid, Rifampin, Pyrazinamide, Ethambutol. All carry a risk for hepatotoxicity!
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November 06, 2019
Reponse to a FIRE: Use the RACE sequence. R = rescue (move patients to safer location). A = alarm (activate alarm system). C = contain (close doors/windows, turn off oxygen sources). E = extinguish (use fire extinguiser).
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November 04, 2019
Pioglitazone is an oral antidiabetic medication. Key side effects include fluid retention and elevated LDL levels. HINT: Pioglitazone kind of looks like "pig zone", which can help you remember these side effects.
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November 01, 2019
Apical pulse is taken at the fifth intercostal space at the left midclavicular line.
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October 31, 2019
With the ABCDE principle in Nursing, A is for "airway". Ensure the patient has a patent airway AND the cervical spine is stabilized if neck/head trauma is suspected.
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October 29, 2019
Injury prevention in the home: Make sure water heater setting is set to LESS than 120 degrees F to prevent burns.
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October 27, 2019
Rivaroxaban is an anticoagulant. HINT: If you takeRivaroxaban, your blood will flow like ariver. RivaroXaban works by inhibiting factorXa in the coagulation cascade.
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October 22, 2019
Glucagon is a hyperglycemic agent used to treat severe hypoglycemia wihen a patient is unable to take oral glucose (ex: unconscious patient). HINT: When the glucose is all GONE, take glucagon.
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