Cs Otm 001 Nursing Mnemonics 1
Cs Otm 001 Nursing Mnemonics 1
Cs Otm 001 Nursing Mnemonics 1
CATS
Severe Pre-Eclampsia Signs Convulsions Lidocaine Toxicity
and Symptoms SAMS
Arrhythmias
Tetany
HELLP Spasms and Stridor Slurred speech
Hemolysis
Altered central nervous system
Elevated
Muscle twitching
Liver Function tests
Hyponatremia-Signs/Symptoms Seizures
Low
Platelet count
SALT LOSS
Stupor/coma Diuretic Classes
Hypoxia - Signs and Symptoms Anorexia
Lethargy Leak Over The CAN
FINES Tendon reflexes decreased Loop
Feeding difficulty Osmotics
Inspiratory stridor Limp Muscles Thiazide
Nares flares Orthostatic hypotension Carbonic anhydrase inhibitors
Expiratory grunting Seizures Aldosterone inhibitors
Sternal retractions Stomach cramping Na channel blockers
NURSING MNEMONICS
MENTAL HEALTH MED SURG MED SURG
Anorexia - signs and symptoms Arterial Blood Gas Evaluation Moles - malignant assessment
ANOREXIA ROME ABCD's
Amenorrhea Respiratory Asymmetry--is the mole irregular
No organic factors accounts for Opposite in shape?
weight loss Metabolic Border--is the border irregular,
Obviously thin but feels FAT Equal notched, or poorly defined?
Refusal to maintain normal Color--does the color vary (for
body weight Pulmonary Edema - treatment example, between shades of brown,
Epigastric discomfort is common red, white, blue, or black)?
X-symptoms (peculiar symptoms) MAD DOG Diameter--is the diameter more
Intense fears of gaining weight than 6 mm?
Morphine – causes vasodilation
Always thinking of foods
resulting in decreased BP
Aminophylline – relaxes airways to Hypoglycemia-signs/symptoms
Alcoholism-behavioral problems make breathing easier
Digitalis – improve heart function in TIRED
5 D's pulmonary edema Tachycardia
Denial Irritability
Diuretics (Lasix) – pull excess fluid off Restless
Dependency
Oxygen – improve oxygenation Excessive Hunger
Demanding
Gases (Blood Gases ABGs) Diaphoresis/ Depression
Destructive
– asses respiratory status Sulfate
Domineering