Bulimia is an illness in which a person has regular episodes of overeating (bingeing) and feels a loss of control. The person then uses different ways, such as vomiting or laxatives (purging), to prevent weight gain. Many people with bulimia also have anorexia nervosa. … [Read more...] about Nursing Mnemonics: BULIMIA

Cholinergic Effects is an over-stimulation at a neuromuscular junction due to an excess of acetylcholine (ACh), as of a result of the inactivity (perhaps even inhibition) of the AChE enzyme, which normally breaks down acetylcholine. … [Read more...] about Infographics: Cholinergic Effects

Asthma is a chronic (long-term) lung disease that inflames and narrows the airways. Asthma causes recurring periods of wheezing (a whistling sound when you breathe), chest tightness, shortness of breath, and coughing. The coughing often occurs at night or early in the morning. Asthma affects people of all ages, but it most often starts during childhood. In the United States, … [Read more...] about Nursing Guide: Asthma

Cancer Interventions C-A-N-C-E-R C - Comfort A - Altered body image N - Nutrition C - Chemotherapy E - Evaluate response to meds R - Respite of caretakers … [Read more...] about Nursing Guide: Cancer Care Plans

Diabetes is a lifelong condition that causes a person's blood sugar level to become too high. There are two main types of diabetes – type 1 diabetes and type 2 diabetes. Symptoms of diabetes The main symptoms of diabetes are: feeling very thirsty urinating more frequently than usual, particularly at night feeling very tired weight loss and loss of muscle … [Read more...] about Nursing Mnemonics: Mixing Insulin