Mnemonics for med-surg Flashcards
1
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emPhysema & coPd
A
Pursued lip breathing; LOW FLOW OXYGEN (1-3L); increased fluids to thin secretions
2
Q
Blood Transfusion
A
FN BLD F- fliter N- normal saline (never LR) B- baseline vitals L- large bore needles (18 is best) D- double verification ( 2 RNs to verify)
3
Q
Glomerulonephritis S&S
A
3 H’s
Hyperkalemia (high K+)
hemoglobin decreased (anemia)
hyperphosphatemia
4
Q
AIDS pt education
A
AIDS A- after 60 minutes, dispose of drinks I- infection prevention: weekly cleaning of toothbrush in bleach solution or dishwasher D- daily temp S- steam veggies (no raw)
5
Q
Hypocalcemia S&S
A
CATS C- convulsions A- arrhythmias T- tetany S- spasms/stridor
6
Q
Hyponatremia S&S (severe)
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SALT LOSS S- stupor/coma A- anorexia L- lethargy T- Tendon reflexes decreased L- limp muscles/weakness O- orthostatic hypotension S-seizures S- stomach cramping
7
Q
steroid side effects
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Six S's sugar: hyperglycemia soggy bones: osteoporosis sick: decreased immunity Sad: depression/decreased affect Salt: salt and water retention (increased BP) Sex: decreased sex drive
8
Q
Lidocaine Toxicity S&S
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SAMS S- slurred speech A- altered CNS effects M- Muscle Twitching S- Seizures
9
Q
Hypoxia early S&S
A
RAT
R- restlessness
A- anxiety
T- tachycardia/tachypnea
10
Q
Hypoxia late S&S
A
BED
B- bradycardia
E- extreme restlessness/retractions
D- dyspnea
11
Q
Hyperglycemia
A
Hot/dry= sugar high
12
Q
hypoglycemia
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cool/clammy= needs come candy
13
Q
Hyperglycemia S&S
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The 3 P’s
Polydipsia
Polyphagia
Polyuria
Plus decreased skin turgor
