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  • Cranial Nerves Simplified

    Cranial Nerves Mnemonic Oh Oh To Touch And Feel A Giant Volcano So Hot 1 Olfactory (Smell) 2 Optic (Vision) 5 Trigeminal (Facial Nerve, Jaw Movement) 8 Auditory (Hearing) 7 Facial (Facial Expression) 9 Glossopharyngeal (Taste & Swallow) 10 Vagus (Sensation of pharynx, vocal cords) Sensory– Think 5 senses 3 Oculomotor (Eye Movement, Pupil constriction/dilation)…

  • Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

    Polycystic ovary syndrome involves an increase in the levels of estrogen, testosterone, and LH. A decreased secretion of FSH. Increased levels of androgens (male hormones).Increase androgens cause irregular ovulation which can cause cysts to develop. Cysts produce more estrogen. Not everyone with PCOS will have cysts. Insulin resistance-Increased insulin levels cause increased levels of androgens.Low-grade…

  • Lithium

    Works on the central nervous system. Used to treat manic episodes and for bipolar disorder maintenance.Lithium causes serotonin receptor blockageCan decrease neuronal atrophy or increase neural growthInfluences the flow of sodium throughout the body (sodium affects mania)Pregnancy Category: D InteractionsAntidepressantsAntipsychoticsMAOIsDiureticsNSAIDsAnticholinergicsFentanylSt. John’s WortTramadol Signs & Symptoms Loss of appetiteIncreased urination/issues with visionThirst/tremorsHypothyroidismInteractionsUpset stomach (N/V, diarrhea)Muscle weaknessSkin…

  • 6 Best Study Tips

    TIP 1: Read your text book out loud TIP 2: Transform your notes into charts, graphs and tables TIP 3: Review new information on the same day you learned it TIP 4: Never just memorize inform you need to understand it TIP 5: Look at the learning objectives TIP 6: Set tiny goals

  • Anaphylaxis

    Anaphylaxis is a severe, potentially life-threatening allergic reaction. The immune system produces antibodies to defend against foreign substances. In anaphylaxis the immune system overreacts. Signs & Symptoms Starts 5-30 minutes after exposureBiphasic-2nd wave of symptoms. Can be hours to days later Common Triggers Some people are so sensitive that even the smell or cross contamination…

  • Hypercalcemia

    Hypercalcemia is a condition in which the calcium level in your blood is too high. Too much calcium causes weak bones, can create kidney stones, and interfere with your heart and brain. What does Calcium do? 99% of the body’s calcium is stored in the bones Hormonal Regulation Parathyroid hormone Causes the kidneys to decrease…

  • Dysphagia

    Dysphagia is difficulty swallowing Symptoms Causes Neurological Obstruction Muscular conditions Other  Diagnosis  Treatment

  • Panic Attacks

    Panic disorder is a type of anxiety disorder.  Panic attacks typically last 15 to 30 minutes Sudden, intense fear that triggers severe physical reaction. Symptoms Panic attacks typically begin suddenly, without warning.  Causes Risk factors Complications Nursing Interventions 

  • Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation

    Consumptive coagulopathy- decreased platelets and clotting factors  Thromboplastin activates widespread clotting which causes organ ischemia  Healthy RBCs break apart when traveling in vessels with clots  Life-threatening Too much and too little clotting  External or internal bleeding Risk factors Symptoms Testing Nursing Interventions 

  • Bipolar Disorder

    Bipolar disorder aka manic depression Bipolar I: one manic episode that maybe preceded or followed by hypomanic or major depressive episodes. Bipolar II: One major depressive episode and at one hypomanic episode, but no manic episodes Bipolar II disorder is not a milder form of bipolar I disorder, but a separate diagnosis. Mixed episode-both a…