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blood type COMPATIBILITY iv catheter gauge
donor size

color

uses

0+ 0- a+ a- b+ b- ab+ab-

0+








14G

Trauma, Rapid infusion

0-








16G

Trauma, Surgery

recipient

a+

18G

Blood transfusions

a-

20G

IV fluids and

medications

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b+

22G

IV fluids, small veins

b-

24G

ab+

Fragile veins, pediatrics

ab-

26G

Neonates

Prefixes and Suffixes insulin

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nset nset
g

cting
15 mins 30 mins
Rapid Actin

Short A
beta blockers
-LOL
CC BLOCKERS
-PINE
ARBS
-SARTAN
ACE INHIBITORS LOOP DIURETICS Thiazide Diuretics
-PRIL -SEMIDE -THIAZIDE eak eak
1 hour 2-4 hR
CARDIO RESP GI PAIN uration
2-4 hRS uration
5-8 hRs

nset
H2 Receptor
statinS Xantine PPIs: Antagonists OPIOIDS NSAIDS
nset
Intermediate

cting
-STATIN -PHYLLINE -OPRAZOLE -DONE -PROFEN
-TIDINE
1-2 hrs 1-2Hours
ANTIBIOTICS ANTIVIRAL
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eak eak
Long A
8 hr no peak

Cephalosporin Penicillin Quinolones: Macrolides SULFONAMIDES Antiviral uration uration

CEF-, CEPH- -CILLIN -FLOXACIN -MYCIN SULF- -VIR 12-18 hrs 24 hrs

pharmacology conversions
Thrombolytics Anticoagulants Antilipidemic Diuretics
prevent the LOWERS
dissolve clots CHOLESTEROL promotes
formation of diuresis
clots LEVEL

Cardiac Glycosides Antiplatelets ACE Inhibitors Antihistamines

Decreases
1mg=1000mcg 1g=1000mg 1kg=1000g 1kg=2.2lbs
increase prevent the lowers blood
cardiac aggregation pressure bronchial
contractility Of platelets. secretions

Mucolytics bronchodilator PPI Antacid

Reduce neutralizes
thins mucus dilate airway
gastric acid acids
1gr=60mg 1L=1000mL 1mL=1cc 1 tsp=5mL
Antiemetics Laxatives Opioid Analgesics ssri
suppress Laxatives
promote bowel Suppresses anti-
nausea and
vomiting elimination. pain impulses depressant

Penicillin Aminoglycosides Sulfonamides Fluoroquinolones

antibiotic antibiotic antibiotic antibiotic 1 tbsp= 15mL 1oz=30mL 1 tbsp=3 tsp 1oz= 2 tbsp
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lab values rome
CBC
WBC: 4,500-11,000
renal
BUN: 7-20mg/dL
RBC: 4.5-5.5 Creatinine: O.6-1.2
HgB (F): 12-16 g/dL GFR: 90-120 espiratory pH CO2 Alkalosis
HgB (M): 14-18 g/dL
Specific gravity:
Platelets: 150,000-
1.010-1.030
400,000 cells/mcL
pposite pH CO2 Acidosis

electrolytes abgs
Na+: 135-145 mEq/L pH: 7.35-7.45 etabolic pH hCO3 Alkalosis
K+: 3.5-5.0 mEq/L PaCO2: 35-45mmHg
Mg+: 1.5-2.5 mEq/L PaO2: 80-100mmHg
Ca+: 9-11 mg/dL
PO4: 3.0-4.5 mg/dL
HCO3: 22-26 mmHg
SaO2: 95%-100%
qual pH hCO3 Acidosis
Cl-: 95-105 mEq/L

oxygen therapy breathing pattern

Simple face mask: Nasal Cannula EUPNEA: Cheyne-stokes:
FiO2: 40% to Fio2: 24% to NORMAL BREATHING RATE + PATTERN increase and decrease in
60% 44% respirations with apnea
FLOW Rate: Flow rate:
6 to 8 L/min 1 to 6 L/min Bradypnea:
decreased respiratory rate
Biot's:
rapid gasps with short pauses
Venturi Mask Partial Rebreather between sets
FIO2: 24% to fio2: 60% to 80% Tachypnea:
50% Flow rate: increased respiratory rate
Flow rate: 6 to 10 L/min Kussmaul's:
4 to 15 L/min tachypnea and hyperpnea
Apnea:
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fio2: 60%-100% Flow rate: 10 L/min
Flow rate: Hyperpnea: Apneustic:
10 to 15 L/min prolonged inspiration and
deep respirations/breathing shortened expiration

antidotes antibiotics
OPIOIDS CHOLINERGICS
ANTIDOTE:
Penicillin Tetracycline
ANTIDOTE:
Nalaxone Atropine Inhibits protein synthesis
Penicillins inhibit bacterial
which causes the inability for
cell wall synthesis.
bacterial growth
WAFARIN ACETAMINOPHEN

ANTIDOTE: ANTIDOTE:
Vit K Acetylcysteine Cephalosporin Sulfonamides
Cephalosporins inhibit Inhibit the metabolic process
HEPARIN INSULIN
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bacterial cell wall synthesis. essential for the function and

growth of the bacterial cell.
ANTIDOTE: ANTIDOTE:
Protamine Glucagon Fluoro-
Aminoglycosides quinolones
BENZODIAZEPINES DIGOXIN
Inhibit bacteria protein Interfere with DNA gryase
ANTIDOTE: ANTIDOTE: synthesis. They inhibit the needed by the bacteria for the
Flumazenil Digoxin Immune Fab translation of mRNA to protein synthesis of DNA
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medical terminologies fractures
gastritis carditis hepatitis TRANSVERSE Oblique: fracture
inflammation of inflammation of the inflammation of the A NORMAL BONE straight across that run at an
lining of the stomach heart liver the bone. angle across

Comminuted Closed
nephritis pharyngitis glossitis Spiral: fracture
fracture: bone
that circles or break into
inflammation of the inflammation of the inflammation of the spirals around more than break without
kidneys pharynx tongue two open wound in
the shaft.
fragments. skin.
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myelitis enteritis cystitis Impacted: a part Greenstick: one Complete fracture:

side of the bone complete break
inflammation of the inflammation of the of the bone that
inflammation of the is broken, the through the bones
spinal cord small intestine impact another
urinary bladder other side is that separates
bone into two.
bent
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colitis laryngitis metritis Open fracture fissure fracture Compression:
inflammation of the (compound): are cracks in the one bone
inflammation of the inflammation of the
uterus fracture with bone. compresses
inner lining of the larynx
an open another
colon
wound. bone

ekgs shock
normal sinus rhythm atrial flutter
Atrial and ventricular rhythms are Atrial rhythm is regular cardio- hypo- ANAPHY NEURO-
regular.
Rate: 60-100 beats/min
Rate: 250-400 beats/min
P wave: sawtooth

GENIC volemic SEPTIC

LACTIC GENIC

PR interval and QRS width are within PR interval: not measurable

Chest pain Hypotension, Hypotension, Tachycardia, Hypotension,
normal limit QRS complex: less than or equal to 0.12s fast/weak tachycardia
CARDIAC:

pulse,

(rapid, weak and

tachycardia

hypotension

bradycardia

SINUS BRADYCARDIA Ventricular TACHYCARDIA systolic bp thready pulse)

Atrial and ventricular rhythms are Rhythm: regular Orthopnea, Shortness of affects breathing
regular Rate: 140-250 beats/min rapid, shallow Rapid, shallow increased breath, (depending

on the
Rate: less than 60 beats/min P wave: absent RESP:

respirations,

breathing

respirations

bronchoconstric type of injury)

Normal P wave precedes each QRS complex PR: not measurable crackles tion
PR. interval & QRS width= normal limits QRS complex: QRS complex is wide, bizarre Pale, Initial stage- Hives, flushed,
Cool/Clammy
SKIN:
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Dry, warm skin

Skin, Cyanosis Cool/Clammy flushed & warm itching, localized

sinus TACHYCARDIA Ventricular FIBRILLATION Skin edema

Rhythm: chaotic rapid rhythm no bladder
Atrial and ventricular rhythms are regular Oliguria (late control
Rate: Not measurable Oliguria Oliguria Oliguria
Rate: >100 beats/min
Normal P wave precedes each QRS complex P wave: absent GU:

stage)

(depending on the
type of injury)
PR interval and QRS width are within normal PR: not measurable
Confusion, Anxiety,
limits QRS complex: not measurable
Confusion restlessness, Decreased LOC
CNS:

restlessness,

atrial fibrillation pvc anxiety lethargy

Atrial rhythm is irregular Rhythm: Irregular, Rate: is that of
Ventricular rhythm is irregular
Rate: 350-600bpm, No P wave
underlying rhythm.
P wave: absent (no P wave with PVCs) PR: not
IMMUNE:



Fever

PR interval is not measurable measurable, QRS complex: QRS complex in PVC

Fibrillatory waves before QRS complex is premature, wide and abnormal
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cardiovascular respiratory
Accumulation of fluid in Accumulation of blood in
CAD ANGINA MI the pleural space. the pleural space.
buildup of plaque in chest pain due to myocardial tissue PLEURAL HEMOTHORAX
decreased myocardial damage as a result EFFUSION
the arteries oxygenation of oxygen deprivation

fluid BLOOD
HEART FAILURE PERICARDITIS ENDOCARDITIS
inability of the heart Pericarditis is an infection Inflammation and
muscle to pump enough of the pericardium. infection of the air in the pleural space collection of pus IN THE
blood. endocardium PLEURAL SPACE
causing lung collapse
PNEUMO-
THORAX EMPYEMA
HYPERTENSION CARDIAC TAMPONADE AORTIC ANEURYSM
an increase in blood accumulation of fluid in balloon-like bulge in
pressure (chronic). the pericardial cavity the aorta air pus
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pulmonary embolism spinal cord injury

stroke pad vs pvd

gi disorders cancer
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