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Mnemonic device , is any learning technique that aids  memory . To improve long term memory, mnemonic systems are used to make memorization easier. They do so by increasing the efficiency of the process of consolidation. EYES Another way to remember the eyes is: You look  OU t with  Both  eyes. Take the  Right  dose so you won't  OD  [overdose]. The only one that is  Left  is  OS . · Both eyes=OU, Right eye=OD, Left eye=OS. It is about fetal accelerations and decelerations!!! Just remember VEAL CHOP Variable Cord compression Early Head compression Accelerations OK Late Placental insufficiency Heart sounds: S3= Heart fail-ure (3 syllables) S4=Hy-per-ten-sion (4 syllables) And the effects of anticholinergics: Can't see Can't pee Can't spit Can't --defecate Nine-point Postpartum Assessment... BUBBLEHER B- Breasts U- Uterus B- Bladder B- Bowel...

Mnemonic device , is any learning technique that aids  memory . To improve long term memory, mnemonic systems are used to make memorization easier. They do so by increasing the efficiency of the process of consolidation. The HYPERKALEMIA "Machine"   - Causes of Increased Serum K+ M - Medications - ACE inhibitors, NSAIDS A - Acidosis - Metabolic and respiratory C - Cellular destruction - Burns, traumatic injury H - Hypoaldosteronism, hemolysis I - Intake - Excesssive N - Nephrons, renal failure E - Excretion – Impaired MURDER Signs and Symptoms of Increased Serum K+ M - Muscle weakness U - Urine, oliguria, anuria R- Respiratory distress D - Decreased cardiac contractility E - ECG changes R - Reflexes, hyperreflexia, or areflexia (flaccid) HYPONATREMIA "You Are Fried" F  - Fever (low grade), flushed skin R  - Restless (irritable) I  - Increased fluid retention and increased BP E  - ...

Toxin Antidote / Treatment Acetaminophen (Paracetamol) N-acetylecysteine Salicylates Alkalinize urine, dialysis Anticholinesterases, organophosphates Atropine, Pralidoxime Antimuscarinic, anticholinergic agents Physostigmine salicylate Beta blockers Glucagon Digitalis Stop digitalis, normalize K; lidocaine, anti-dig FAB fragments ( Digitoxin) Digitalis Immune FAB Iron (Ferrous Sulfate) Deferoxamine Lead CaEDTA, dimercaprol, succimer, penicillamine Arsenic, mercurym gold Dimercaprol (BAL), succimer Copper, arsenic, gold Penicillamine Cyanide Nitride, Hydroxocobalamin Methemoglobin Methelyn blue Carbon Monoxide 100% O2, hyperbaric O2 Methanol, ethylene glycol (antifreeze) Ethanolm dialysism fomepizole Opioids, Narcotic Analgesics: Demerol and ...

Standard Precautions: Tier 1 Perform hand hygiene before and after care and when soiled; most important way to prevent infection Use personal protective equipment (PPE) if touching, spilling, or splashing of blood or body fluids is likely; use gloves, gowns, mask, goggles, shields, aprons, head and foot protection Discard disposable items in fluid-impermeable bag and contaminated Do not recap used needles; dispose in sharps container  Hold linen away from body; place in impermeable bag in a covered hamper; do not let hampers overflow Place lab specimens in a leak-proof transport bag without contaminating the outside; label with biohazard sticker and patient information Institute procedure for accidental exposure: Wash area, report to supervisor, receive emergency care, seek referral for follow-up Receive hepatitis B vaccine Assign patient to private room if hygiene practices are unacceptable Avoid eating, drinking, touching eyes, apply...

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Common Cardiac Drugs Drugs Main effects Mechanism Sites of action abciximab anticoagulant stops platelet activation monoclonal antibody to fibrinogen receptors platelets amiloride (combination with frusemide is frumil ) potassium sparing diuretic plasmalemma sodium & chloride channels kidney (distal tubules) amiodarone class III anti-arrhythmic prolongs action potential duration myocardium aspirin anticoagulant stops platelet activation COX inhibitor, blocks TXA 2 synthesis platelets atropine (sometimes used to stop vagus bradycardia) parasympatholytic, increases heart rate blocks muscarinic AcCh receptors pacemaker cells (sino-atrial node) captopril reduces arterial blood pressure ACE inhibitor relaxes vascular smooth muscle clopidogrel anticoagulant stops platelet activation blocks ADP...

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