Hemophilia or haemophilia is a rare blood disorder wherein the blood does not clot properly or normally. It is an inherited or genetic disorder of insufficient blood-clotting proteins. Persons with hemophilia bleed longer than they would if their blood clot normally. Small cuts and bruises aren’t the problem, internal bleeding is, as this can damage organs and tissues. Such … [Read more...] about Hemophilia, the Bleeding Disorder
Nursing Study
Nursing Mnemonic: PMS, Angry Ladies, and the External Carotid Artery
Nursing Mnemonic Let’s start with a mnemonic for the external carotid artery. Its 8 branches are the: Superior thyroid Ascending pharyngeal Lingual Facial Occipital Posterior auricular Maxillary Superficial temporal I remember these branches using the sentence: “Some Angry Ladies Fight Off PMS.” … [Read more...] about Nursing Mnemonic: PMS, Angry Ladies, and the External Carotid Artery
Nursing Mnemonics: Hypernatremia “The MODEL”
Nursing Mnemonics: Hypernatremia "The MODEL" Medications, Meals Osmotic Diuretics Diabetes Insipidus Excessive H2O loss Low H2O intake … [Read more...] about Nursing Mnemonics: Hypernatremia “The MODEL”
Nursing Neuromnemonics: Syncope Mnemonics For Causes
Nursing Neuromnemonics: Syncope Mnemonics For Causes Head, Heart & Vessels Syncope is a transient loss of consciousness caused by global hypoperfusion characterized by rapid onset,short duration,and spontaneous complete recovery. … [Read more...] about Nursing Neuromnemonics: Syncope Mnemonics For Causes
Nursing Pharmacology Memory NoteCards: Levothyroxine (Synthroid)
Nursing Pharmacology Memory NoteCards: Levothyroxine (Synthroid) Levothyroxine is a replacement for a hormone normally produced by your thyroid gland to regulate the body's energy and metabolism. Levothyroxine is given when the thyroid does not produce enough of this hormone on its own. … [Read more...] about Nursing Pharmacology Memory NoteCards: Levothyroxine (Synthroid)