Nursing Mnemonics Podcast by NURSING.com (Nursing Podcast, NCLEX® Prep for nursing students)

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Body Systems Nursing Mnemonic (MR DICE RUNS) Jul 06, 2023

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Outline MR DICE RUNS

M-Muscular
R-Respiratory
D-Digestive
I-Integumentary
C-Circulatory
E-Endocrine
R-Reproductive
U-Urinary
N-Nervous
S-Skeletal

Description

To remember the 10 major body systems.

ADLs (Activity of Daily Living) Nursing Mnemonic (BATTED) Jul 04, 2023

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Outline BATTED

B-Bathing
A-Ambulation
T-Toileting
T-Transfers
E-Eating
D-Dressing

Description

When assessing a patient's ability to care for him or herself at home we must assess their ability to complete activities of daily living. A patient's ability to bath, walk, and toilet on their own will help us determine the level of care they will need when they leave the hospital.

Lidocaine Toxicity – Signs and Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (SAMS) Jun 29, 2023

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Outline SAMS

S-Slurred Speech
A-Altered Central Nervous System
M-Muscle Twitching
S-Seizures

Description

Lidocaine is an anesthetic that prevents painful impulses from reaching the brain. These are signs that the patient may have had too much lidocaine (like buying in bulk)

Emergency Drugs Nursing Mnemonic (LEAN) Jun 27, 2023

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Outline LEAN

L-Lidocaine
E-Epinephrine
A-Atropine Sulfate
N-Narcan

Description

The above drugs work in a variety of emergency settings, they are good drugs to LEAN on. Lidocaine can be used in emergency situations for ventricular arrhythmias. Epinephrine is a vital drug in the ACLS protocol. Atropine can be given with symptomatic bradycardia. Narcan is a reversal agent for opiate overdose.

Drug Interactions Nursing Mnemonic (These Drugs Can Interact) Jun 22, 2023

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Outline These Drugs Can Interact

T-Theophylline
D-Dilantin
C-Coumadin
I-llosone (Erythromycin)

Description

Coumadin and ilosone: Ilosone can increase the effects of Coumadin, increase risk for bleeding. Coumadin and Dilantin: potential for increased effects of both. Coumadin and Dilantin: Increased Coumadin metabolism (decreased effect). Theophylline and Dilantin: if taken orally they can interfere with absorption of each other and decrease medication effect.

Cholinergic Crisis – Signs and Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (SLUDGE) Jun 20, 2023

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Outline SLUDGE

S-Salivation
L-Lacrimation
U-Urination
D-Defecation
G-Gastric upset
E-Emesis

Description

A cholinergic crisis can occur if the body stops properly breaking down Acetylcholine. This can cause overactivity of Acetylcholine at the neuromuscular junction. Acetylcholine is part of Rest & Digest (Parasympathetic) – so we see overactive digestion and secretion.

Drugs for Bradycardia & Low Blood Pressure Nursing Mnemonic (IDEA) Jun 15, 2023

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Outline IDEA

I-Isoproterenol
D-Dopamine
E-Epinephrine
A-Atropine
S-Sulfate

Description

This refers to symptomatic bradycardia and hypotension. Bradycardia and hypotension are not necessarily adverse clinical findings requiring treatment in and of themselves.

Beta 1 and Beta 2 Nursing Mnemonic (1 Heart, 2 Lungs) Jun 13, 2023

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Outline 1 Heart, 2 Lungs

BETA 1-One Heart
BETA 2-Two Lungs

Description

Beta 1 adrenergic receptors are mostly found in the heart. Beta 2 adrenergic receptors are found in lungs, GI tract, vascular smooth muscle, skeletal muscle, liver. Beta 1 beta blockers act primarily on the heart. Beta 2 beta blockers act primarily on the lungs.

Alkalosis and Acidosis Nursing Mnemonic (Kick Up, Drop Down) Jun 08, 2023

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Outline Kick Up, Drop Down

K-alKalosis, pH Kicks up
D-aciDosis, pH Drops down

Description

Alkalosis has a K, therefore it is Kicking the pH UP! | Acidosis has a D, therefore it is dropping the pH DOWN!

Electrolytes – Location in Body Nursing Mnemonic (PISO) Jun 06, 2023

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Outline PISO

P-Potassium
I-Inside the cell
S-Sodium
O-Outside the cell

Description

Potassium and sodium are the two most abundant cations in the body and have an inverse relationship in regards to intracellular and extracellular concentrations. Potassium is primarily located within the cell and sodium is primarily located outside the cell.

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