D- Destructive
D- Domineering
Think: "what a cute pair of SLIPpeRs" to tie ALCOHOLISM OUTCOME
acute inflammation to “SLIPR”mnemonic). “BAD”
“SLIPR” B- Brain Damage
Swelling A- Alcoholic
Loss of Hallucinosis D- Death
function ALDOSTERONE IS REGULATED BY:
Increased "RNA’S"
heat Pain Renin-angiotensin mechanism
Redness Na concentration in blood
ADRENAL GLAND Anp (ANP – atrial natriuretic
HORMONES “SSS” peptide) Stress
S-sugar ALZHEIMER – “5 A’s” to DIAGNOSIS
(Glucocorticoids) S-salt “5-A's”
(Mineralocorticoids) S- Amnesia – loss of memories
sex (Androgens) Anomia – unable to recall names of everyday objects
AIMS for
improvement
“PETEES” AIMS
P - Patient centered
care E - Efficient
T - Timely
E-
Effective
E-
Equitable
S - Safety
ALCOHOL WITHDRAWAL – CLINICAL
FEATURES "HITS"
Hallucinations (visual,
tactile) Increased vital signs
& insomnia
Tremens delirium tremens (potentially
lethal) Shakes/Sweat/Seizures/Stomach
pain (N/V) ALCOHOLISM – BEHAVIORAL
PROBLEMS
“5-D's”
D- Denial
D-
Dependency
D-
Demanding
,NCLEX RN 1000 RN MNEMONICS ABC
Apraxia – unable to perform tasks of movement Urination
Agnosia – inability to process sensory information Defecation
Aphasia – disruption with ability to communicate ANTI-TB DRUGS & SIDE EFFECTS
ANGINA – PRECIPITATING FACTORS “RIPES”
"4-E's" Rifampicin – red-orange urine
Eating Isoniazid – peripheral neuritis
Emotion Pyrazinamide – increase uric acid
Exertion (Exercise) Ethambutol – eye problems
Extreme Temperatures (Hot/Cold Streptomycin – ototoxic
weather) “ANOREXIA” – EATING
DISORDER
A-menorrhea delayed
N-o organic factors accounts for weight
loss O-obviously thin but feels FAT
R-refusal to maintain normal body
weight E-epigastric discomfort is
common
X-symptoms (peculiar
symptoms) I-intense fears of
gaining weight A-always thinking
of foods
ANOREXIA NERVOSA – CLINICAL
FEATURES "ANOREXIC"
A-adolescent women/Amenorrhea
N-GT alimentation (most severe cases)
O-obsession w/ wt. loss/becoming fat though
underweight
R-refusal to eat (5% die)
E-electrolyte abnormalities (e.g., K+,
cardiac arrhythmia)
X-exercise
I-intelligence often above average/Induced
vomiting
C-cathartic use (and diuretic
abuse) ANTICHOLINERGIC CRISIS
Can't see (blurred vision)
Can't spit (dry mouth)
Can't pee (urinary retention)
Can't shit (constipation)
ANTICHOLINERGIC CRISIS – SIGNS
"SLUD"
Salivation
Lacrimation
, NCLEX RN 1000 RN MNEMONICS ABC
(use a star as these drugs stain the teeth) Adrenergics (Albuterol)
– ??? (H-eat, I-nduration) – ??? Steroids
APGAR Theophylline
SCORING Hydration (IV)
"APGAR" Mask (Oxygen)
Appearance: cyanosis--peripheral, central, Antibiotics
none Pulse: pulse rate ASTHMA - MANAGEMENT
Grimace: response to stimulation Asthma is a spasm of the airways, which causes
Activity: movement of the baby (muscle tone) difficulty breathing.
Respiration: respiratory rate “ASTHMA”
APPENDICITIS - Adrenergic (Albuterol)
ASSESSMENT “PAINS” Steroids
Pain (RLQ) - pain in RLQ of Theophylline
abdomen Anorexia - loss of
appetite
Increased temperature, WBC (15,000-
20,000) Nausea
Signs (McBurney's,
Psoas) ARTERIAL
BLOOD GASES
1. look at pH:
Low pH =
acidosis High
pH = alkalosis
2. use “ROME” mnemonic (to determine
if its respiratory or metabolic):
Respiratory –
Opposite
Metabolic – Equal
ASSESSING CHANGES IN
BEHAVIOR "DEMENTIA"
Drug and
alcohol Eyes
and ears
Metabolic and endocrine
disorders Emotional disorders
Neurologic
disorders
Tumors and
trauma Infection
Arterial vascular
disease ASTHMA
MANAGEMENT
"ASTHMA"
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