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81 Cards in this Set
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Steps in the Nursing Process
ADPIE (A Delicious PIE) |
A-ssessment
D- iagnosis P-lanning I-mplementation E-valuaton |
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Steps in the Nursing Process
AAPIE (An Apple Pie) |
A-ssessment
A-nanlysis P-lanning I-mplementation E-valuation |
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Inflammation (HIPER)
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H-eat
I-nduration P-ain E-dema R-edness |
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Acid-Base (ROME)
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R-espiratory
O-pposite M-etabolic E-qual |
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CANCER'S Early Warning Signs
CAUTION UP |
C-hange in bowel or bladder
A- lesion that does not heal U-nusual bleeding or discharge T-hickening or lump in breast or elsewhere I-ndigestion or difficulty swallowing O-bvious changes in wart or mole N-agging cough or persisten hoarseness U-nexplained weight loss P-ernicious Anemia |
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CANCER Interventions
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C-omfort
A-ltered Body Image N-utrition C-hemotherapy E-valuate response to meds R-espite for caretakers |
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Hypoglycemia (TIRED)
- an abnormal decrease of blood in the sugar |
T-achycardia
I-rritability R-estless E-xcessive Hunger D-iaphoresis/ Depression |
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Adrenal Gland Hormones (SSS)
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S-ugar (Glucocorticoids)
S-alt (Mineralcorticoids) S-ex (Androgens) |
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Pulmonary Edema (MAD DOG)
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M-Morphine
A-Aminophylline D- Digitalis D-Diuretics (Lasix) O- Oxygen G- ases (Blood Gases ABG's) |
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5 P's of Circulatory Checks
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P-Pain
P-Paresthesia P-Paralysis P-Pulse P-Pallor (Paleness) |
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Hypertension Nursing Care (DIURETIC)
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D-aily Weight
I- ntake and Output (I & O) U- rine Output R-esponse of BP E-lectrolytes T-ake Pulses I-schemic Episodes (TIA) C-omplications: 4C's |
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4 C's of Hypertension (Complications)
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C- Coronary Artery Disease
C- Coronary Rheumatic Fever C- Congestive Heart Failure C- Cardio Vascular Accident |
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Complications of Trauma Client (TRAUMATIC)
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T-issue Perfusion Problems
R-espiratory Problems A-nxiety U-nstable Clotting Factors M-alnutrition A-ltered Body Image T-hromboembolism I-nfection C-oping Problems |
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Cyanotic Defects: 4 T's
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T- Tetralogy of Fallot
T- Truncus Arteriosus T- Transportation of the Great Vessels T- Tricuspid Atresia |
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Cranial Nerve Mnemonic 01
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O-Lympic (Olfactory)
O-Pium (Optic) O-Ccupies (Oculomotor) T-ROubled (Trochlear) T-RIathletes (Trigeminal) A-fter (Abducens) F-inishing (Facial) V-Egas (Vestibulocochlear) G-ambling (Glossopharyngeal) V-Acations (Vagus) S-till (Spinal Accessory) H-igh (Hypoglossal) |
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Cranial Nerve Mnemonic 02
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O- Oh
O- Oh O- Oh T- To T- Touch A- And F - Feel A G - irl's V - agina S - So H- Heavenly |
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Cranial Nerve Mnemonic 03
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O- On
O -Old O- Obando T- Tower T- Top A- F- Filipino A - Army G - Guards V - Villages A - And H - Huts |
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Cranial Nerve Mnemonics
(Sensory, Motor or Both) |
S - Some
S - Says M- Marilyn M- Monroe B - But M- My B- Brother S- Says B- Bridget B - Bardot M- Mmm M- Mmm |
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Cranial Nerve Mnemonics 02
(Sensory, Motor or Both) |
S- Some
S- Say M - Marry M- Money B- But M- My B - Brother S- Says B- Bad B- Business M - Marry M - Money |
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Nursing Care for Sprains and Strains (RICE)
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R- Rest
I - Ice C - Compression E- Elevation |
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Care of Client in Traction (TRACTION)
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T- Temperature (Extremity, Infection)
R - Ropes hang freely A - Alignment C - Circulation Check (5 P's) T- Type & Location of fracture I - Increase fluide intake O - Overhead trapeze N - No weights on bed or floor |
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OB Non-Stress Test (NNN)
3 negatives in a row to interpret results of Non-Stress Test |
N - Non-reactive
N - Non- Stress is N - Not good |
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Severe Pre-Eclampsia (HELLP)
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H- emolysis
E- levated L- iver function tests L- ow P- latelet count |
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Assessment Tests for Fetal Well-Being (ALONE)
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A- Amniocentesis
L- L/S Ratio O - Oxytocin Test N - Non-Stress Test E - Estriol Level |
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Evalution of Episiotomy Healing (REEDA)
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R- Redness
E- Edema E - Ecchymosis D - Discharge, Drainage A - Approximation |
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Evalution of Episiotomy Healing (REEDA)
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R- Redness
E- Edema E - Ecchymosis D - Discharge, Drainage A - Approximation |
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Post-Partum Assessment (BUBBLE)
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B-reasts
U-terus B-owels B-ladder L-ochia E-pisiotomy/lateration/C-section incision |
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Tracheal Esophageal Fistula (3 C's)
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C- Choking
C- Coughing C - Cyanosis |
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Cleft Lip - Post Op Care (CLEFT LIP)
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C-hoking
L-ie on back E-valuate Airway F-eed Slowly T-eaching L-arger nipple opening I-ncidence incerase in males P-revent crust formation and aspiration |
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ADLs (Activity of Daily Living)
BATTED |
B-athing
A-mbulation T-oileting T-ransfers E-ating D-ressing |
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IADLS (Instrumental Activities of Daily Living) SCUM
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S-hopping
C-ooking and Cleaning U-sing telephone or transportaiton M-anaging money and medications |
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Bleeding Precautions (RANDI)
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R- Razor Electric/ Blades
A- Aspirin N- No needles (esp. in small gauge) D- Do decrease in needle sticks) I - Injury (Protect from) |
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Canes and Walkers (COAL)
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C- Cane
O- Opposite A- Affected L- Leg |
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Canes and Walkers (WWAL)
Wandering Wilma's Always Late |
W- Walker
W- With A- Affected L - Leg |
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Common Causes of Transient Incontinence (DIAPPERS)
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D-elirium
I-nfection A-trophic Urethra P-harmaceuticals P-sychologic E-xcess Urine Output R-estricted Mobility S-tool Impaction |
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Promotion of Normal Elimination (POOPER SCOOP)
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P-osition
O-utput O-ffer Fluids P-rivacy E-xercise R-eport Results S-ize (Amount) C-onsistency O-ccult Blood O-dor P-eristalsis |
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Emergency Trauma Assessment
(ABCDEFGHI) |
A-irway
B-reathing C-irculation D-isability E-xamine F-ahrenheit G-et Vitals H-ead to Toe Assessment I-ntervention |
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Trauma Surgery (AMPLE)
after initial assessment |
A-llergies
M-edications P-ast Medical History L-ast Meal E-vents Surrounding Injury |
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Trauma Surgery (AMPLE)
after initial assessment |
A-llergies
M-edications P-ast Medical History L-ast Meal E-vents Surrounding Injury |
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6 P's of Dyspnea
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P- Pulmonary Bronchial Constriction
P- Possible Foreign Body P- Pulmonary Embolus P- Pneumothorax P- Pump Failure P- Pneumonia |
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Lidocaine Toxicity (SAMS)
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S-lurred Speech
A-ltered Central Nervous System M-uscle Twitching S-eizures |
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Lidocaine Toxicity (SAMS)
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S-lurred Speech
A-ltered Central Nervous System M-uscle Twitching S-eizures |
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TDCI (These Drugs Can Interact)
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T - Theophyline
D - Dilantin C - Coumadin I - losone (Erythromycin) |
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Serious Complications of Oral Birth Control Pills (ACHES)
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A- Abdominal Pain
C - Chest Pain H - Headache E - Eye Problems S - Severe Leg Pain |
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Emergency Drugs to LEAN on
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L- Lidocaine
E - Epinephrine A- Atropine Sulfate N - Narcan |
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Drugs for Bradycardia & low BP (IDEA)
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I - Isoproterenol
D - Dopamine E - Epinephrine A - Atropine Sulfate |
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Cholinergic Crisis (SLUD)
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S-alivation
L-acrimation U-rination D-efecation |
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Depression Assessment (SIG)
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S-leep Disturbances
I-nterest Decreased G-uilty Feelings |
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Energy Decreased (CAPS)
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C-oncentration decreased
A-ppetite P-sychomotor function decreased S-uicidal Ideations |
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5 A's to Alzheimer Diagnosis
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A-mnesia
A-nomia A-praxia A-gnosia A-phasia |
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Major Symptoms of a Manic Attack (DIG FAST)
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D- Distractibility
I - Indiscretion G - Grandiosity F- Flight of Ideas A- Activity Increase S- Sleep Deficit T - Talkative |
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3 P's of Blindness
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P- Preventable
P- Painless P- Permanent |
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Symptoms of Leukemia (ANT)
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A- Anemia
N- Neutropenia T- Thrombocytopenia |
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Exercise Guide for Diabetic Fitness (FIT)
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F - Frequency (3x per week)
I - Intensity (60-80% of Maximal Heart Rate) T- Time (Aerobic Activity) |
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Symptoms of Hypoxia (RAT BED)
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Early Hypoxia:
R-estlessness A-nxiety T-achycardia/ Tachypnea Late Hypoxia: B-radycardia E-xtreme Restlessness D-yspnea |
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Symptoms of Hypoxia (in Pediatrics) - FINES
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F-eeding difficulty
I-nspiratory Stridor N-ares Flares E-xpiratory Grunting S-ternal Retractions |
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Management of ASTHMA
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A-drenergics (Albuterol)
S-teroids T-heophylline H-ydration (IV) M-ask (Oxygen) A-ntibiotics |
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Epiglottitis (AIR RAID)
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A-irway Closed
I-ncreased Pulse R-estlessness R-etractions A-nxiety Increased I-nspiratory Stridor D-rooling |
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Blood Flow Through the Cardiac Valves (Tissue Paper My Assets)
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T-ricuspid
P-ulmonic M-itrial A-ortic |
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Immediate Treatment of a Myocardial Infarction Client (MONA)
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M- Morphine
O- Oxygen N- Nitroglycerine A- ASA |
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Treating CHF (UNLOAD FAST)
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U-pright Position
N-itrates (in low dose) L-asix O-xygen A-minophylline D-igoxin F-luids (decrease) A-fterload (decrease) S-odium restriction T-est (Dig level, ABGs, K level) |
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DEMENTIA
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Make sure they don't have problems with:
D-rug and alcohol E-yes and ears M-etabolic and endocrine disorders E-motional disorders N-eurologic disorders T-umors and trauma I-nfection A-rteriovascular disease |
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Osteoporosis Risk Factors (ACCESS)
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A-lcohol Use
C-orticosteroid Use C-alcium low E-strogen low S-moking S-edentary lifestyle/s ACCESS leads to OSTEOPOROSIS |
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Who needs dialysis? (Check the vowels: AEIOU)
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A- Acid-Base Problems
E- Electrolyte Problems I- Intoxications O- Overload of fluids U - Uremic Symptoms |
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Prostate Problems are no... FUN
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F- Frequency
U- Urgency N- Nocturia |
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BRAT Diet (for severe dehydration)
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B- Banana
R- Rice A- Apple T- Toasted Bread |
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Gluten Free Diet (ROW)
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R- Rye
O- Oats W- Wheat |
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Assess Changes in Senile Dementia (JAMCO)
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J- Judgment
A- Affect M- Memory C- Cognition O- Orientation |
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3 P's of Diabetes Mellitus - Type 1 Signs & Symptoms
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P- Polyuria (excessive urination)
P- Polydypsia (excessive thirst) P- Polyphagia (excessive hunger) |
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Right-Sided Heart Failure (HEAD)
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H- Hepatomegaly
E- Edema (Bipedal) A- Ascites D- Distended Neck Vein |
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Left-Sided Heart Failure (CHOP)
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C- Cough
H- Hemoptysis O- Orthopnea P- Pulmonary Congestion (crackles/ rales) |
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Hyperkalemia Management (KIND)
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K- Kayexalate (orally/ enema)
I- Insulin N- Na HCO3 D- Diuretics (Furosemide & Thiazides) |
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Management of Myocardial Infarction (MONATAS)
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M- Morphine
O- Oxygen N- Nitrates (Nitroglycerin) A- Aspirin (ASA) T- Thormbolytics A- Anti-Coagulants S- Stool Softeners |
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Electrolytes - PISO
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P- Potassium
I- Inside S- Sodium O- Outside |
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Eating Disorder: ANOREXIA
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A-menorrhea delayed
N-o organic factors accounts for weight loss O-bviously thin but feels FAT R-efusal to maintain normal body weight E-pigastric discomfort is common X-symptoms (peculiar symptoms) I-ntense fears of gaining weight A-lways thinking of foods |
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Eating Disorder: BULIMIA
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B-inge eating
U-nder strict dieting L-acks control over-eating I-nduced vomiting M-inimum of to binge eating episodes I-ncrease/Persistent concern of body size/shape A-buse of diuretics & laxatives |
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Findings of a Bulimia client: WASHED
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W-eight loss of 15% of original body weight
A-menorrhea S-ocial withdrawal H-istory of high activity & achievement E-lectrolyte Imbalance D-epression/ Distorted Body Image |
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Outcome of Alcoholism: BAD
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B- Brain Damage
A- Alcoholic Hallucinosis D- Death |
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5 D's of Behavioral Problems of Alcoholism
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D- Denial
D- Dependency D- Demanding D- Destructive D- Domineering |
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Situations requiring Crisis Situation: RAPE
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R- Ruthless
A- Abusive P- Personal E- Experience |
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Warning Signs of a Child Abuse/ Neglect: CHILD ABUSE
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C-hild's excessive knowledge on sex & abusive words
H-air growth in various lengths I-nconsistent stories from the child & parent/s L-ow self-esteem D-epression A-pathy, no emotion B-ruised U-nusual injuries S-erious injuries E-vidence of old injuries not reported |