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

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.

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

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

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.

Hyponatremia is decreased levels of sodium in the blood. It can be caused by inadequate sodium or excess free water which leads to lower concentration of sodium. Sodium and potassium work together to allow depolarization of muscles. Low sodium levels can limit this ability and cause muscle weakness. Sodium in the blood helps maintain the oncotic pressure. If fluid leaves the blood vessels, it can...

Hypokalemia is LOW potassium, which starts with L. So the 6 L's can help you recognize the signs and symptoms of LOW potassium or hypokalemia

The BONES store the most calcium – remember these words that rhyme with BONES to help you remember possible signs and symptoms of hypercalcemia.

Normal serum sodium levels are 134-145 mmol/L. Hypernatremia is defined as a serum sodium level exceeding 145 mmol/L. Think "fried food is salty". Hypernatremia can be caused by too much sodium in the blood, but it also is caused by too little free water in the body. You must first assess the patient's volume status before knowing how to treat appropriately. Hypernatremia signs can be very subtle,...

Picture  type   O  as a huge circle, like the universe, because they are the  universal donor .  They can give to everyone.  However, also think of them as the  "odd man out"  because they can only receive  type O  as well.  They are  universally odd , able to give to all but only receive from themselves!