Currently applying to new grad positions. Currently freaking out.

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My patient is repeatedly asking when their Dr is going to discharge them

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bloopz:

Saw this in a practice nclex question, and got it wrong. Wanted to share with you guys so you get it right & know how to administer these 2 when prescribed at the same time :)

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bloopz:

*Reblog*

bloopz:

Here’s an Acid/Base Compensation diagram that I made to help you understand acid/base compensation//arterial blood gases better!

Acid/Base Compensation

Remember ROME:
Respiratory-Opposite
Metabolic-Equal

pH (acid): < 7.35
pH (normal):7.35–7.45
pH (base): > 7.45

PaCO2 (acid): > 45
PaCO2 (normal): 35–45
PaCO2 (base): < 35

HCO3 (acid): < 22
HCO3 (normal): 22–26
HCO3 (base): > 26

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fiftyshadesofme:

Areas each cranial nerve controls. What a great mnemonic!

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bloopz:

**Reblog**

Cardiac & pharm.

bloopz:

This is soo helpful when remembering Beta Blockers (cardiovascular medication).
B1- affects the heart (heart is 1 organ)
B2- affects the lungs (there are 2 lungs)

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deformutilation:

A true knot is observed in a segment of umbilical cord with clamps at both ends.

fetus cannot survive this :(

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