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To remember the 10 major body systems.
When assessing a patient’s ability to care for him or herself at home we must assess their ability t
Lidocaine is an anesthetic that prevents painful impulses from reaching the brain. These are signs t
The above drugs work in a variety of emergency settings, they are good drugs to LEAN on. Lidocaine c
Coumadin and ilosone: Ilosone can increase the effects of Coumadin, increase risk for bleeding. Coum
A cholinergic crisis can occur if the body stops properly breaking down Acetylcholine. This can caus
This refers to symptomatic bradycardia and hypotension. Bradycardia and hypotension are not necessar
Beta 1 adrenergic receptors are mostly found in the heart. Beta 2 adrenergic receptors are found in
Alkalosis has a K, therefore it is Kicking the pH UP! | Acidosis has a D, therefore it is dropping t
Potassium and sodium are the two most abundant cations in the body and have an inverse relationship
Hyponatremia is decreased levels of sodium in the blood. It can be caused by inadequate sodium or ex
Hypokalemia is LOW potassium, which starts with L. So the 6 L’s can help you recognize the signs and
The BONES store the most calcium – remember these words that rhyme with BONES to help you remember p
Normal serum sodium levels are 134-145 mmol/L. Hypernatremia is defined as a serum sodium level exce
Picture type O as a huge circle, like the universe, because they are the universal donor. They can
