Nursing Tips
Alendronate
Alendronate is a bisphosphonate used to treat osteoporosis. Key side effect is esophagitis. HINT: "Alen drones on and on about his esophagitis."
Alendronate
Alendronate is a bisphosphonate used to treat osteoporosis. Key side effect is esophagitis. HINT: "Alen drones on and on about his esophagitis."
Bulimia Nervosa
Key S&S of bulimia nervosa: normal (or slightly higher) body weight, calluses on knuckles, parotid gland enlargement, tooth erosion.
Bulimia Nervosa
Key S&S of bulimia nervosa: normal (or slightly higher) body weight, calluses on knuckles, parotid gland enlargement, tooth erosion.
Iron supplements and stool
Iron supplements can cause dark green/black stools. This is expected and harmless.
Iron supplements and stool
Iron supplements can cause dark green/black stools. This is expected and harmless.
Key Beliefs of Preschoolers
2 Key beliefs of preschoolers: (1) Magical thinking: thoughts can cause events to occur, and (2) Animism: inanimate objects are alive.
Key Beliefs of Preschoolers
2 Key beliefs of preschoolers: (1) Magical thinking: thoughts can cause events to occur, and (2) Animism: inanimate objects are alive.
Positive Schizophrenia Symptoms
POSITIVE symptoms in schizophrenia include the presence of things that are NOT normally present.
Positive Schizophrenia Symptoms
POSITIVE symptoms in schizophrenia include the presence of things that are NOT normally present.
Donepezil & Alzheimer's
Donepezil is a KEY medication used for Alzheimer's disease. It does NOT cure the disease, but it may improve memory, cognition, and an individual’s ability to perform ADLs.
Donepezil & Alzheimer's
Donepezil is a KEY medication used for Alzheimer's disease. It does NOT cure the disease, but it may improve memory, cognition, and an individual’s ability to perform ADLs.
Orthostatic Hypotension
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
Orthostatic Hypotension
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
Lung capacity measurement
Patients with asthma should monitor their airway with a peak flow meter.
Lung capacity measurement
Patients with asthma should monitor their airway with a peak flow meter.
Amitriptyline
Amitriptyline is a Tricyclic Antidepressant. "Amy tripped over a tricycle in the desert". Desert helps you remember anticholinergic side effects (urinary retention, constipation, dry mouth, blurry vision, photophobia, tachycardia)
Amitriptyline
Amitriptyline is a Tricyclic Antidepressant. "Amy tripped over a tricycle in the desert". Desert helps you remember anticholinergic side effects (urinary retention, constipation, dry mouth, blurry vision, photophobia, tachycardia)
Enteral feeding tubes
For enteral feeding tubes, flush tubing with 15-30ml of water before, after, and in between medications
Enteral feeding tubes
For enteral feeding tubes, flush tubing with 15-30ml of water before, after, and in between medications
Depo-Provera Side Effect
A person who gets medroxyprogesterone (Depo-Provera) shots for contraception needs to increase their intake of Calcium and Vitamin D because a key side effect of this medication is decreased bone density!
Depo-Provera Side Effect
A person who gets medroxyprogesterone (Depo-Provera) shots for contraception needs to increase their intake of Calcium and Vitamin D because a key side effect of this medication is decreased bone density!
Assault versus Battery
Assault vs. Battery Remember A before B! Assault is threatening a patient, Battery is following through with that threat.
Assault versus Battery
Assault vs. Battery Remember A before B! Assault is threatening a patient, Battery is following through with that threat.
Infant weight gain
Infants should DOUBLE their birthweight by 6 months, and TRIPLE their birthweight by 1 year.
Infant weight gain
Infants should DOUBLE their birthweight by 6 months, and TRIPLE their birthweight by 1 year.
When to take Antacids
ANTACIDS: Take 1 hr and 3 hr after meals, and at bedtime. Also take 1 hour before or after other medications (not WITH other medications)
When to take Antacids
ANTACIDS: Take 1 hr and 3 hr after meals, and at bedtime. Also take 1 hour before or after other medications (not WITH other medications)
Indications of Bleeding After a Tonsillectomy
After a tonsillectomy, monitor for frequent swallowing or clearing of the throat. This can indicate bleeding at the incision site!
Indications of Bleeding After a Tonsillectomy
After a tonsillectomy, monitor for frequent swallowing or clearing of the throat. This can indicate bleeding at the incision site!
ADHD Medication and Children's Weight
ADHD medications cause decreased appetite and weight loss in children.
ADHD Medication and Children's Weight
ADHD medications cause decreased appetite and weight loss in children.
Splitting Behavior
A patient with borderline personality disorder exhibits SPLITTING behavior, engages in impulsive behavior, and is at high risk for self-harm.
Splitting Behavior
A patient with borderline personality disorder exhibits SPLITTING behavior, engages in impulsive behavior, and is at high risk for self-harm.
Antisocial personality
An antisocial personality disorder does NOT mean an individual doesn't like to be around people.
Antisocial personality
An antisocial personality disorder does NOT mean an individual doesn't like to be around people.
Meningitis diagnosis
Diagnosis of meningitis is done by analyzing the patient's CSF (cerebrospinal fluid).
Meningitis diagnosis
Diagnosis of meningitis is done by analyzing the patient's CSF (cerebrospinal fluid).
Tooth Eruption
Tooth eruption typically begins around 6 months of age. You can calculate the child's estimated age by the number of teeth they have!
Tooth Eruption
Tooth eruption typically begins around 6 months of age. You can calculate the child's estimated age by the number of teeth they have!
Mixing insulin
When mixing insulin, remember CLEAR before CLOUDY. Inject air in the longer-acting insulin (NPH), then inject air in the shorter-acting insulin (regular). Without withdrawing needle, draw up shorter-acting insulin, then draw...
Mixing insulin
When mixing insulin, remember CLEAR before CLOUDY. Inject air in the longer-acting insulin (NPH), then inject air in the shorter-acting insulin (regular). Without withdrawing needle, draw up shorter-acting insulin, then draw...
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)
Risk factors for Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)
Risk factors for Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)
Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA)
Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA) is a congenital heart defect where the fetal ductus arteriosus fails to close.
Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA)
Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA) is a congenital heart defect where the fetal ductus arteriosus fails to close.
Suffix: -lithiasis
The suffix "lithiasis" means "presence of stones," as in "cholelithiasis" (presence of stones in the gallbladder).
Suffix: -lithiasis
The suffix "lithiasis" means "presence of stones," as in "cholelithiasis" (presence of stones in the gallbladder).
Periodic Rest
Tire out easily? Try alternating periods of studying with periods of rest.
Periodic Rest
Tire out easily? Try alternating periods of studying with periods of rest.
Fontanelle Closures
A child's posterior fontanelle closes first, then the anterior fontanelle closes.
Fontanelle Closures
A child's posterior fontanelle closes first, then the anterior fontanelle closes.
Pediatric Pain Scales
When assessing a child's pain, be sure to use an age-appropriate pain scale.
Pediatric Pain Scales
When assessing a child's pain, be sure to use an age-appropriate pain scale.
Prefix: Pan-
The prefix "Pan-" means "all," as in "pancytopenia" where all types of blood cells are decreased.
Prefix: Pan-
The prefix "Pan-" means "all," as in "pancytopenia" where all types of blood cells are decreased.
Prefix: Ab-
The prefix "Ab-" means "to take away from," such as abducting the arm (moving it away from midline).
Prefix: Ab-
The prefix "Ab-" means "to take away from," such as abducting the arm (moving it away from midline).
Prefix: Lingu-
The root "lingu/o" means "tongue," as in the "sublingual" (under the tongue).
Prefix: Lingu-
The root "lingu/o" means "tongue," as in the "sublingual" (under the tongue).
Triage for a Mass Casualty event
Triage for a Mass Casualty event: Class I (red tag), Class II (yellow tag), Class III (green tag), Class IV (black tag)
Triage for a Mass Casualty event
Triage for a Mass Casualty event: Class I (red tag), Class II (yellow tag), Class III (green tag), Class IV (black tag)
Premature Rupture of Membranes
To confirm Premature Rupture of Membranes (PROM), you can use one of these tests: Nitrazine paper test, Ferning test
Premature Rupture of Membranes
To confirm Premature Rupture of Membranes (PROM), you can use one of these tests: Nitrazine paper test, Ferning test
Delegating to your PN
Things can delegate to PN: Medication administration, foley catheter, enteral feeding, NG tube insertion, suctioning, tracheostomy care...
Delegating to your PN
Things can delegate to PN: Medication administration, foley catheter, enteral feeding, NG tube insertion, suctioning, tracheostomy care...
Suppression and Repression
Suppression is VOLUNTARY denial of thoughts or feelings. Repression is UNCONCIOUS (i.e. involuntary) denial of thoughts or feelings.
Suppression and Repression
Suppression is VOLUNTARY denial of thoughts or feelings. Repression is UNCONCIOUS (i.e. involuntary) denial of thoughts or feelings.
Presumptive Signs of Pregnancy
Presumptive Signs of pregnancy are things that can be explained by OTHER reasons besides pregnancy.
Presumptive Signs of Pregnancy
Presumptive Signs of pregnancy are things that can be explained by OTHER reasons besides pregnancy.
Opioid and Non-opioid Analgesics
Non-opiod analgesics are use to treat MILD to MODERATE pain. Opioid analgesics are used to treat MODERATE to SEVERE pain.
Opioid and Non-opioid Analgesics
Non-opiod analgesics are use to treat MILD to MODERATE pain. Opioid analgesics are used to treat MODERATE to SEVERE pain.
Therapeutic Communication Key Points
Key points about Therapeutic Communication: Avoid asking "Why...?" Ask OPEN ended questions. Don't offer opinion, give false reassurance, or change subject.
Therapeutic Communication Key Points
Key points about Therapeutic Communication: Avoid asking "Why...?" Ask OPEN ended questions. Don't offer opinion, give false reassurance, or change subject.
Eating Disorders Key Interventions
Key nursing interventions for patients with Eating Disorders: Supervise before/after meals; Set limits on exercise; Restrict caffeine; Provide rewards for calories consumed.
Eating Disorders Key Interventions
Key nursing interventions for patients with Eating Disorders: Supervise before/after meals; Set limits on exercise; Restrict caffeine; Provide rewards for calories consumed.
Injectible Medroxyprogesterone
Injectible medroxyprogesterone can cause bone loss. Advise patient to take Calcium and Vitamin D supplements to reduce the risk of bone loss.
Injectible Medroxyprogesterone
Injectible medroxyprogesterone can cause bone loss. Advise patient to take Calcium and Vitamin D supplements to reduce the risk of bone loss.
Diaphragm Patient Teaching
Important patient teaching about diaphragms: Diaphragms should remain in place for 6 hrs after intercourse; Reapply spermicide after intercourse.
Diaphragm Patient Teaching
Important patient teaching about diaphragms: Diaphragms should remain in place for 6 hrs after intercourse; Reapply spermicide after intercourse.
Mild and Severe Anxiety
For mild anxiety, you can assist the patient with problem-solving and relaxation techniques. For severe anxiety, problem-solving is NOT realistic.
Mild and Severe Anxiety
For mild anxiety, you can assist the patient with problem-solving and relaxation techniques. For severe anxiety, problem-solving is NOT realistic.
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
For Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD): Set time limits. Help the patient identify source of anxiety and provide medications as ordered.
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
For Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD): Set time limits. Help the patient identify source of anxiety and provide medications as ordered.
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