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Temperature (Extremity, Infection)
Ropes hang freely
Alignment
Circulation Check (5 P's)
Type & Location of fracture
Increase fluid intake
Overhead trapeze
No weights on bed or floor
NCLEX MNEMONIC
Client In Traction Nursing Care
"TRACTION"
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Cane
Opposite
Affected
Leg
Walker
With
Affected
Leg
NCLEX MNEMONIC
Canes and walkers
"COAL" and "WWAL"
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Alcohol Use
Corticosteroid Use
Calcium low
E-trogen low
Smoking
Sedentary lifestyle/s
NCLEX MNEMONIC
Osteoporosis Risk Factors
"ACCESS"
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D - izziness
A - Abdominal cramping
T - achycardia
NCLEX MNEMONIC
DUMPING SYNDROME
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Hepatitis A and E transmitted
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NCLEX MNEMONIC
Hepatitis Transmission Routes
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A - scites
B - leeding
C - aput medusa
D - ecreased albumin
E - nlarged spleen
NCLEX MNEMONIC
PORTAL HYPERTENSION
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S - treptomycin
R - ifampicin
I - soniazid
P - yrazinamide
E - thambutol
NCLEX MNEMONIC
Anti-TB drugs
“STRIPE”
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Emphysema has letter P (and not B) so Pink Puffer.
Chronic Bronchitis has letter B (and not P) so Blue
Bloater.
NCLEX MNEMONIC
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
"blue bloater vs. pink puffer"
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HIGH ALARM
O - bstruction due to increased secretions, kink, coughing
or gagging
LOW PRESSURE ALARM
D - isconnection or leak in ventilator or in airway cuff or
patient stops spontaneous breathing
NCLEX MNEMONIC
Ventilator Alarms
“HOLD”
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Beta 1 = one heart
Beta 2 = two lungs
NCLEX MNEMONIC
BETA 1 VERSUS BETA 2 EFFECTS
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In Heaven (heparin),
there is peace (protamine Sulfate).
In war (warfarin),
there are killings (Vitamin K).
NCLEX MNEMONIC
HEPARIN AND WARFARIN ANTIDOTES
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D - ilated veins/ discoloration
V - enography is gold standard
T - enderness of thigh and calf
NCLEX MNEMONIC
Deep Vein Thrombosis Diagnosis
“DVT”
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Isoproterenol
Dopamine
Epinephrine
Atropine Sulfate
NCLEX MNEMONIC
Bradycardia and Hypotension Drugs
"IDEA"
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Amiodarone
Cimetidine
Aspirin
Dapsone
Erythromycin
Metronidazole
Indomethacin
Clofibrates
Quinidine
Azapropazone
Ciprofloxacin
Statins
NCLEX MNEMONIC
Warfarin interactions
"ACADEMIC QACS"
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M - orphine
O - xygen
N - itroglycerin
A - spirin
NCLEX MNEMONIC
Treatment for MI
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V - enostasis
V - essel trauma
V - iscosity of blood
NCLEX MNEMONIC
Virchow’s Triad in Clot Formation
3 V’s
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A - sthma
B - lock (heart block)
C - OPD
D - iabetes mellitus
E - lectrolyte (hyperkalemia)
NCLEX MNEMONIC
Beta blocker contraindications
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Atrial
Pulmonic
Erb's point
Tricuspid
Mitral
NCLEX MNEMONIC
Heart Auscultation Order
"APETM"
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U - rokinase
S - treptokinase
A - lteplase (t-PA)
NCLEX MNEMONIC
Thrombolytic agents
“USA”
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Upright Position
Nitrates (in low dose)
Lasix
Oxygen
Aminophylline
Digoxin
Fluids (decrease)
Afterload (decrease)
Sodium restriction
Test (Dig level, ABGs, K level)
NCLEX MNEMONIC
CHF TREATMENT
"Unload Fast"
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Anemia
Neutropenia
Thrombocytopenia
NCLEX MNEMONIC
Leukemia symptoms
"ANT"
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Cough
Anaphylaxis
Palpitations
Taste
Orthostatic↓BP
Potassium (↑K+)
Renal impairment
Impotence
Leucocytosis
NCLEX MNEMONIC
ACE Inhibitor Side Effects
"CAPTOPRIL"
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A - ce inihibitors/ARBs
B - eta blockers
C - alcium blockers
D - iuretics
NCLEX MNEMONIC
Treatment For Hypertension
“ABCD”
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M - orphine
A - minophylline
D - igitalis
D - iuretics
O - xygen
G - ases (ABG)
NCLEX MNEMONIC
PULMONARY EDEMA MANAGEMENT
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B - radycardia/Tachycardia
A - norexia
D - iarrhea
V - isual disturbances
A - bdominal Cramps
N - ausea and vomiting
NCLEX MNEMONIC
EARLY SIGNS OF DIGOXIN TOXICITY
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Early ambulation
Exercise
Elastic stockings
Elevate legs
Encourage fluids
Extend knees
NCLEX MNEMONIC
Prevention of Thrombophlebitis - 6 E’s
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Sugar (Glucocorticoids)
Salt (Mineralcorticoids)
Sex (Androgens)
NCLEX MNEMONIC
Adrenal Gland Hormones
“3 S’s or GMA”
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Add Sone (steroid)
NCLEX MNEMONIC
Addison’s Disease
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Draw up regular then NPH
NCLEX MNEMONIC
Mixing insulins
“R.N.”
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Sick - easier to get sick
Sad -causes depression
Sex - increases libido
Salt - retains more and causes weight gain
Sugar - raises blood sugar
NCLEX MNEMONIC
Corticosteroid Side Effects
"Five S's"
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Hot and dry = sugar high
Cold and clammy = need some candy
NCLEX MNEMONIC
Hypoglycemia vs Hyperglycemia
"Hot and Dry"
"Cold and Clammy"
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Starvation
Alcohol
DM
NCLEX MNEMONIC
Causes of Diabetic Ketoacidosis
"SAD"
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Follicle stimulating hormone
Luteinizing hormone
Adrenocorticotropic hormone
Growth hormone
Thyroid stimulating hormone
Oxytocin
Prolactin
NCLEX MNEMONIC
Pituitary hormones
"FLAGTOP"
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Cataracts
Up all night
Suppression of adrenal
Hypertension
Hump buffalo
Infections
Necrosis (avascular)
Gain weight
Striae
Bone loss
Acne
DM
Moon face
Depression
NCLEX MNEMONIC
SIDE EFFECTS OF STEROIDS
“Cushings Bad MD “
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Same as lithium 0.6 - 1.2
NCLEX MNEMONIC
Creatinine lab values
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S - teven Johnson syndrome
S - kin rash
S - hiny crystals in urine
NCLEX MNEMONIC
Sulfonamide side effects
3 S’s
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Frequency
Urgency
Nocturia
NCLEX MNEMONIC
PROSTATE SYMPTOMS
"no FUN"
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Clozapine
Colchicine
Carbamazepine
NCLEX MNEMONIC
DRUGS CAUSING AGRANULOCYTOSIS
3 C’s
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edrophonium is for diagnosis,
pyridostigmine is to get rid of weakness
NCLEX MNEMONIC
Myasthenia drugs
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S - eligiline (Eldepryl)
A - nticholinergics (Cogentin, Artane)
L - dopa (Sinemet)
A - mantadine (Symmetryl)
NCLEX MNEMONIC
Antiparkinsoninan drugs
“SALA”
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S - alivation
L - acrimation
U - rination
D - iarrhea
G - astric distress
E - mesis
NCLEX MNEMONIC
CHOLINERGIC (Parasympathetic) EFFECTS
“sludge”
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C - arbamazepine
P - henytoin
P - henobarbital
NCLEX MNEMONIC
Drugs for all seizures
“CPP”
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Diarrhea
Urination
Miosis
Bradycardia
Emesis
Lacrimation
Lethargy
Salivation
NCLEX MNEMONIC
Cholinergic Adverse Effects
“DUMBELLS”
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A - miodarone
B - usulfan
C - hlorpromazine
D - examethasone
NCLEX MNEMONIC
DRUGS CAUSING CATARACT
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Glycerol
Urea
Mannitol
NCLEX MNEMONIC
Osmotic diuretics
"GUM"
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A - Alert
V - Response to Verbal Stimuli
P - Response to Pain
U - Unresponsive
NCLEX MNEMONIC
Level of Consciousness Assessment
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S - canning speech
I - ntention tremors
N - ystagmus
NCLEX MNEMONIC
Charcoat’s Triad in Multiple Sclerosis
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Increased BP
Decreased heart rate
Decreased respiratory rate
Widened pulse pressure
Decreased BP
Increased HR
Increased respiratory rate
Narrowed pulse pressure
NCLEX MNEMONIC
ICP VERSUS SHOCK
“have opposite V/S!”
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Valproic acid
Ethosuximide
NCLEX MNEMONIC
Drugs for petit mal seizures
“VALET”
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M - etronidazole
C - hloramphenicol
A - minoglycoside
T - etracycline
NCLEX MNEMONIC
Antibiotics C/I During Pregnancy
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crosses suture lines
NCLEX MNEMONIC
CAPUT SUCCEDANEUM
“CS”
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Push then position
NCLEX MNEMONIC
Cord prolapse
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L - eft side
I - ncrease IV
O - xygenate
N - otify physician
P - itocin
NCLEX MNEMONIC
Interventions for complications of L&D
“LIONPit”
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A - ppearance
P - ulse rate (apical)
G - rimace
A - ctivity
R - espiratory rate
NCLEX MNEMONIC
APGAR SCORING
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Hemolysis
Elevated
Liver function tests
Low
Platelet count
NCLEX MNEMONIC
Severe pre-eclampsia complication
"HELLP"
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Breasts
Uterus
Bladder
Bowel function
Lochia
Episiotomy
Homan's sign
Emotional Status
Respiratory System
NCLEX MNEMONIC
Postpartum assessment
"BUBBLE HER"
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A - Amniocentesis
L - L/S Ratio (2:1)
O - Oxytocin Test
N - Non-Stress Test
E - Estriol Level
NCLEX MNEMONIC
ASSESSMENT TESTS
FOR FETAL WELL-BEING
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Variable decelerations – Cord compression
Early decelerations – Head compression
Accelerations – Okay
Late decelerations – Placental Insufficiency
NCLEX MNEMONIC
VEAL CHOP
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K-sparing diuretics
Beta blockers
ACE inhibitors
NSAIDs
K supplements
NCLEX MNEMONIC
Drugs That Cause Hyperkalemia
“K BANK”
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Kayexalate (orally/ enema)
Insulin
Na HCO3
Diuretics (Furosemide & Thiazides)
NCLEX MNEMONIC
Hyperkalemia Treatment
"KIND"
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M - uscle weakness
U - rinary changes (oliguria)
R - espiratory distress
D - ecreased cardiac motility
E - KG changes
R - eflexes
NCLEX MNEMONIC
SIGNS/SYMPTOMS OF HYPERKALEMIA
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M – medication (ACE, NSAIDS)
A - acidosis
C- cellular destruction (burns)
H – hypoaldosteronism
I – intake of supplements
N - nephron failure
E – excretion impaired
NCLEX MNEMONIC
CAUSES OF HYPERKALEMIA
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F - ever (low grade), flushed skin
R - estless (irritable)
I - ncreased fluid retention and increased BP
E - dema (peripheral and pitting)
D - ecreased urinary output, dry mouth
NCLEX MNEMONIC
SIGNS/SYMPTOMS OF HYPERNATREMIA
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S- tupor/coma
A - norexia, N&V
L - ethargy
T - endon reflexes decreased
L - imp muscles (weakness)
O - rthostatic hypotension
S - eizures/headache
S - tomach cramping
NCLEX MNEMONIC
SIGNS/SYMPTOMS OF HYPONATREMIA
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bone demineralization, nephrolithiasis, pain
NCLEX MNEMONIC
SIGNS/SYMPTOMS OF HYPERCALCEMIA
“Bones, Stones and Moans”
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C - onvulsions or Chvostek’s sign
A - rrhythmias
T - etany or Trosseau’s sign
S - pasms and stridor
NCLEX MNEMONIC
SIGNS/SYMPTOMS OF HYPOCALCEMIA
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S - Skin flushed
A - Agitation
L - Low-grade fever
T - Thirst
NCLEX MNEMONIC
SIGN/SYMPTOMS OF HYPERNATREMIA
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S - ulfonamide
H - ydralazine
I - soniazid
P - henytoin
P - rocainamide
NCLEX MNEMONIC
DRUGS CAUSING SLE SYMPTOMS
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A - miodarone
P - rocainamide
A - rsenium
C - isapride
H - aloperidol
E - rythromycin
NCLEX MNEMONIC
Drugs causing QT prolongation
“APACHE”
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D - igoxin
I - soniazid
S - pironolocatone
C - imetidine
O - estrogens
S - tillbestrol
NCLEX MNEMONIC
Drugs causing gynecomastia
“DISCOS”
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Digitalis - .5-2.5 = 2
Lithium - .6-1.2 = 2
Theophylline - 10-20 = 20
Dilantin - 10-20 = 20
NCLEX MNEMONIC
Therapeutic Drug Levels - Magic 2’s
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“Ben is off with flu”
NCLEX MNEMONIC
Benzodiazepine antidote - Romazicon (Flumanezil)
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Safety
Setting limits
Establish trusting relationship
Medications
Leas restrictive methods/environment
NCLEX MNEMONIC
5 INTERVENTIONS FOR PSYCHIATRIC PATIENTS
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H - yperthermia
A - utonomic instability (delirium)
R - igidity
M - yoclonus
NCLEX MNEMONIC
Serotonin syndrome
“HARM”
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C - ut down
A - nnoyed
G - uilty
E - ye opener
NCLEX MNEMONIC
ALCOHOL ADDICTION SCREENING
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(co = constrict blood vessels = increased BP)
NCLEX MNEMONIC
EFFECTS OF “CO”- CAINE
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U - nrelieved by interventions
S - udden
A - marked change
NCLEX MNEMONIC
REPORTING CRITICAL CONDITIONS
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T - eaching
I - V medications
A - ssesment
NCLEX MNEMONIC
RN SCOPE OF PRACTICE
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R- eview patient assessment
R- eview vital signs
R- eview records: MAR, Labs, Recent Orders, Progress Notes
R- eview care pathway, policies and procedures
R- eady relevant Information (e.g. chart, medication sheet,
vital signs, code status, POLST, allergies)
NCLEX MNEMONIC
BEFORE CALLING PHYSICIAN
5 R’s
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M - Measles
T - TB
C - Chickenpox
NCLEX MNEMONIC
AIRBORNE INFECTIONS
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First you put on your dress (Gown), then you put on your
lipstick (mask), then your Shades (googles) and lastly your drive
(gloves) to wherever you're going.
NCLEX MNEMONIC
Donning: Gown, Mask, Google, and Gloves
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First you turn off your car (gloves),then you take of your shades
(googles) because you are indoors, your take off your dress
(gown) and finally you wipe off your lipstick (Mask)
NCLEX MNEMONIC
Removing: Gloves, Googles, Gown, and Mask
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AIRBORNE DROPLET PRECAUTIONS CONTACT PRECAUTIONS
My - measles
Chicken - chickenpox
Hez - herpes zoster
TB - TB
SPIDERMAN
s - sepsis
s - scarlet fever
s - streptococcal pharyngitis
p - parvovirus b19
p - pertussis
p - pneumonia
i - influenza
d - diptheria (pharyngeal)
e - epiglottitis
r - rubella
m - mumps
m - meningitis
m - mycoplasma or meningeal
pneumonia
an - adenovirus
MRS. WEE
m - multidrug resistant organism
r - RSV
s - skin infections
w - wound infections
e - enteric infections - C. diff.
e - eye infections
NCLEX MNEMONIC
TRANSMISSION-BASED PRECAUTIONS
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C - Change in bowel or bladder habits
A - A sore throat that does not heal
U - Unusual bleeding or discharge
T - Thickening or lump in breast or elsewhere
I - Indigestion or dysphagia
O - Obvious change in wart or mole
N - Nagging cough or hoarseness
NCLEX MNEMONIC
Seven Warning Signs of Cancer
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Used to treat bradycardia
NCLEX MNEMONIC
ATROPINE
"A goes with B"
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Bradycardia & hypotension
Anorexia
Diminished pupilary size
Analgesia
Miosis
Euphoria
Respiratory depression
Increased smooth muscle activity
(biliary tract constriction)
Constipation
Ameliorate cough reflex
Nausea and vomiting
Sedation
NCLEX MNEMONIC
OPIOD EFFECTS
“Bad Americans”
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Tetralogy of Fallot
Truncus Arteriosus
Tricuspid Atresia
NCLEX MNEMONIC
Cyanotic defects
"3 T's"
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Choking precautions
Lie on back
Evaluate Airway
Feed Slowly
Teaching
Larger nipple opening
Incidence increased in
males
Prevent crust formation
and aspiration
NCLEX MNEMONIC
Cleft lip post op care
"CLEFT LIP"
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Lidocaine
Epinephrine
Atropine Sulfate
Narcan
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EMERGENCY MEDS
"drugs to LEAN on"
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Feeding difficulty
Inspiratory Stridor
Nares Flares
Expiratory Grunting
Sternal Retractions
NCLEX MNEMONIC
Pediatric Hypoxia Symptoms
"FINES"
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Banana
Rice
Apple
Toasted Bread
NCLEX MNEMONIC
Diet For Severe Dehydration
"BRAT"
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Barley
Rye
Oats
Wheat
NCLEX MNEMONIC
Foods To Avoid With Celiac Disease
"BROW"
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Lactic
Uremic
Salicylate
Ketoacidosis
NCLEX MNEMONIC
Causes of Metabolic Acidosis
“LUSK”
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E - evaluate
A - assess
T - teach
NCLEX MNEMONIC
DO NOT delegate what you can EAT!
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Do not give potassium without adequate
urine output
NCLEX MNEMONIC
No Pee, no K
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NCLEX MNEMONIC
If a client is in distress, do not
assess ! Safety comes first!
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TO CONVERT CENTIGRADE TO F
F= C+40, multiply 9/5 and substract 40
TO CONVERT FAHRENHEIT TO C
C= F+40, multiply 5/9 and substract 40
NCLEX MNEMONIC
Converting temperatures
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1 tsp (teaspoon)= 5 ml
1 T(tbsp)= 3 tsp = 15 ml
1 oz= 30 ml
1 cup= 8 oz
1 quart= 2 pints
1 pint= 2 cups
1 gr (grain)= 60 mg
1 g (gram)= 1000 mg
1 kg= 2.2 lbs
1 lb= 16 oz
NCLEX MNEMONIC
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  • 21. Conquer the NCLEX Live and Online Anytime! www.matusnursingreview.com www.matusnursingreviewacademy.com Anemia Neutropenia Thrombocytopenia NCLEX MNEMONIC Leukemia symptoms "ANT"
  • 22. Conquer the NCLEX Live and Online Anytime! www.matusnursingreview.com www.matusnursingreviewacademy.com Cough Anaphylaxis Palpitations Taste Orthostatic↓BP Potassium (↑K+) Renal impairment Impotence Leucocytosis NCLEX MNEMONIC ACE Inhibitor Side Effects "CAPTOPRIL"
  • 23. Conquer the NCLEX Live and Online Anytime! www.matusnursingreview.com www.matusnursingreviewacademy.com A - ce inihibitors/ARBs B - eta blockers C - alcium blockers D - iuretics NCLEX MNEMONIC Treatment For Hypertension “ABCD”
  • 24. Conquer the NCLEX Live and Online Anytime! www.matusnursingreview.com www.matusnursingreviewacademy.com M - orphine A - minophylline D - igitalis D - iuretics O - xygen G - ases (ABG) NCLEX MNEMONIC PULMONARY EDEMA MANAGEMENT
  • 25. Conquer the NCLEX Live and Online Anytime! www.matusnursingreview.com www.matusnursingreviewacademy.com B - radycardia/Tachycardia A - norexia D - iarrhea V - isual disturbances A - bdominal Cramps N - ausea and vomiting NCLEX MNEMONIC EARLY SIGNS OF DIGOXIN TOXICITY
  • 26. Conquer the NCLEX Live and Online Anytime! www.matusnursingreview.com www.matusnursingreviewacademy.com Early ambulation Exercise Elastic stockings Elevate legs Encourage fluids Extend knees NCLEX MNEMONIC Prevention of Thrombophlebitis - 6 E’s
  • 27. Conquer the NCLEX Live and Online Anytime! www.matusnursingreview.com www.matusnursingreviewacademy.com Sugar (Glucocorticoids) Salt (Mineralcorticoids) Sex (Androgens) NCLEX MNEMONIC Adrenal Gland Hormones “3 S’s or GMA”
  • 28. Conquer the NCLEX Live and Online Anytime! www.matusnursingreview.com www.matusnursingreviewacademy.com Add Sone (steroid) NCLEX MNEMONIC Addison’s Disease
  • 29. Conquer the NCLEX Live and Online Anytime! www.matusnursingreview.com www.matusnursingreviewacademy.com Draw up regular then NPH NCLEX MNEMONIC Mixing insulins “R.N.”
  • 30. Conquer the NCLEX Live and Online Anytime! www.matusnursingreview.com www.matusnursingreviewacademy.com Sick - easier to get sick Sad -causes depression Sex - increases libido Salt - retains more and causes weight gain Sugar - raises blood sugar NCLEX MNEMONIC Corticosteroid Side Effects "Five S's"
  • 31. Conquer the NCLEX Live and Online Anytime! www.matusnursingreview.com www.matusnursingreviewacademy.com Hot and dry = sugar high Cold and clammy = need some candy NCLEX MNEMONIC Hypoglycemia vs Hyperglycemia "Hot and Dry" "Cold and Clammy"
  • 32. Conquer the NCLEX Live and Online Anytime! www.matusnursingreview.com www.matusnursingreviewacademy.com Starvation Alcohol DM NCLEX MNEMONIC Causes of Diabetic Ketoacidosis "SAD"
  • 33. Conquer the NCLEX Live and Online Anytime! www.matusnursingreview.com www.matusnursingreviewacademy.com Follicle stimulating hormone Luteinizing hormone Adrenocorticotropic hormone Growth hormone Thyroid stimulating hormone Oxytocin Prolactin NCLEX MNEMONIC Pituitary hormones "FLAGTOP"
  • 34. Conquer the NCLEX Live and Online Anytime! www.matusnursingreview.com www.matusnursingreviewacademy.com Cataracts Up all night Suppression of adrenal Hypertension Hump buffalo Infections Necrosis (avascular) Gain weight Striae Bone loss Acne DM Moon face Depression NCLEX MNEMONIC SIDE EFFECTS OF STEROIDS “Cushings Bad MD “
  • 35. Conquer the NCLEX Live and Online Anytime! www.matusnursingreview.com www.matusnursingreviewacademy.com Same as lithium 0.6 - 1.2 NCLEX MNEMONIC Creatinine lab values
  • 36. Conquer the NCLEX Live and Online Anytime! www.matusnursingreview.com www.matusnursingreviewacademy.com S - teven Johnson syndrome S - kin rash S - hiny crystals in urine NCLEX MNEMONIC Sulfonamide side effects 3 S’s
  • 37. Conquer the NCLEX Live and Online Anytime! www.matusnursingreview.com www.matusnursingreviewacademy.com Frequency Urgency Nocturia NCLEX MNEMONIC PROSTATE SYMPTOMS "no FUN"
  • 38. Conquer the NCLEX Live and Online Anytime! www.matusnursingreview.com www.matusnursingreviewacademy.com Clozapine Colchicine Carbamazepine NCLEX MNEMONIC DRUGS CAUSING AGRANULOCYTOSIS 3 C’s
  • 39. Conquer the NCLEX Live and Online Anytime! www.matusnursingreview.com www.matusnursingreviewacademy.com edrophonium is for diagnosis, pyridostigmine is to get rid of weakness NCLEX MNEMONIC Myasthenia drugs
  • 40. Conquer the NCLEX Live and Online Anytime! www.matusnursingreview.com www.matusnursingreviewacademy.com S - eligiline (Eldepryl) A - nticholinergics (Cogentin, Artane) L - dopa (Sinemet) A - mantadine (Symmetryl) NCLEX MNEMONIC Antiparkinsoninan drugs “SALA”
  • 41. Conquer the NCLEX Live and Online Anytime! www.matusnursingreview.com www.matusnursingreviewacademy.com S - alivation L - acrimation U - rination D - iarrhea G - astric distress E - mesis NCLEX MNEMONIC CHOLINERGIC (Parasympathetic) EFFECTS “sludge”
  • 42. Conquer the NCLEX Live and Online Anytime! www.matusnursingreview.com www.matusnursingreviewacademy.com C - arbamazepine P - henytoin P - henobarbital NCLEX MNEMONIC Drugs for all seizures “CPP”
  • 43. Conquer the NCLEX Live and Online Anytime! www.matusnursingreview.com www.matusnursingreviewacademy.com Diarrhea Urination Miosis Bradycardia Emesis Lacrimation Lethargy Salivation NCLEX MNEMONIC Cholinergic Adverse Effects “DUMBELLS”
  • 44. Conquer the NCLEX Live and Online Anytime! www.matusnursingreview.com www.matusnursingreviewacademy.com A - miodarone B - usulfan C - hlorpromazine D - examethasone NCLEX MNEMONIC DRUGS CAUSING CATARACT
  • 45. Conquer the NCLEX Live and Online Anytime! www.matusnursingreview.com www.matusnursingreviewacademy.com Glycerol Urea Mannitol NCLEX MNEMONIC Osmotic diuretics "GUM"
  • 46. Conquer the NCLEX Live and Online Anytime! www.matusnursingreview.com www.matusnursingreviewacademy.com A - Alert V - Response to Verbal Stimuli P - Response to Pain U - Unresponsive NCLEX MNEMONIC Level of Consciousness Assessment
  • 47. Conquer the NCLEX Live and Online Anytime! www.matusnursingreview.com www.matusnursingreviewacademy.com S - canning speech I - ntention tremors N - ystagmus NCLEX MNEMONIC Charcoat’s Triad in Multiple Sclerosis
  • 48. Conquer the NCLEX Live and Online Anytime! www.matusnursingreview.com www.matusnursingreviewacademy.com Increased BP Decreased heart rate Decreased respiratory rate Widened pulse pressure Decreased BP Increased HR Increased respiratory rate Narrowed pulse pressure NCLEX MNEMONIC ICP VERSUS SHOCK “have opposite V/S!”
  • 49. Conquer the NCLEX Live and Online Anytime! www.matusnursingreview.com www.matusnursingreviewacademy.com Valproic acid Ethosuximide NCLEX MNEMONIC Drugs for petit mal seizures “VALET”
  • 50. Conquer the NCLEX Live and Online Anytime! www.matusnursingreview.com www.matusnursingreviewacademy.com M - etronidazole C - hloramphenicol A - minoglycoside T - etracycline NCLEX MNEMONIC Antibiotics C/I During Pregnancy
  • 51. Conquer the NCLEX Live and Online Anytime! www.matusnursingreview.com www.matusnursingreviewacademy.com crosses suture lines NCLEX MNEMONIC CAPUT SUCCEDANEUM “CS”
  • 52. Conquer the NCLEX Live and Online Anytime! www.matusnursingreview.com www.matusnursingreviewacademy.com Push then position NCLEX MNEMONIC Cord prolapse
  • 53. Conquer the NCLEX Live and Online Anytime! www.matusnursingreview.com www.matusnursingreviewacademy.com L - eft side I - ncrease IV O - xygenate N - otify physician P - itocin NCLEX MNEMONIC Interventions for complications of L&D “LIONPit”
  • 54. Conquer the NCLEX Live and Online Anytime! www.matusnursingreview.com www.matusnursingreviewacademy.com A - ppearance P - ulse rate (apical) G - rimace A - ctivity R - espiratory rate NCLEX MNEMONIC APGAR SCORING
  • 55. Conquer the NCLEX Live and Online Anytime! www.matusnursingreview.com www.matusnursingreviewacademy.com Hemolysis Elevated Liver function tests Low Platelet count NCLEX MNEMONIC Severe pre-eclampsia complication "HELLP"
  • 56. Conquer the NCLEX Live and Online Anytime! www.matusnursingreview.com www.matusnursingreviewacademy.com Breasts Uterus Bladder Bowel function Lochia Episiotomy Homan's sign Emotional Status Respiratory System NCLEX MNEMONIC Postpartum assessment "BUBBLE HER"
  • 57. Conquer the NCLEX Live and Online Anytime! www.matusnursingreview.com www.matusnursingreviewacademy.com A - Amniocentesis L - L/S Ratio (2:1) O - Oxytocin Test N - Non-Stress Test E - Estriol Level NCLEX MNEMONIC ASSESSMENT TESTS FOR FETAL WELL-BEING
  • 58. Conquer the NCLEX Live and Online Anytime! www.matusnursingreview.com www.matusnursingreviewacademy.com Variable decelerations – Cord compression Early decelerations – Head compression Accelerations – Okay Late decelerations – Placental Insufficiency NCLEX MNEMONIC VEAL CHOP
  • 59. Conquer the NCLEX Live and Online Anytime! www.matusnursingreview.com www.matusnursingreviewacademy.com K-sparing diuretics Beta blockers ACE inhibitors NSAIDs K supplements NCLEX MNEMONIC Drugs That Cause Hyperkalemia “K BANK”
  • 60. Conquer the NCLEX Live and Online Anytime! www.matusnursingreview.com www.matusnursingreviewacademy.com Kayexalate (orally/ enema) Insulin Na HCO3 Diuretics (Furosemide & Thiazides) NCLEX MNEMONIC Hyperkalemia Treatment "KIND"
  • 61. Conquer the NCLEX Live and Online Anytime! www.matusnursingreview.com www.matusnursingreviewacademy.com M - uscle weakness U - rinary changes (oliguria) R - espiratory distress D - ecreased cardiac motility E - KG changes R - eflexes NCLEX MNEMONIC SIGNS/SYMPTOMS OF HYPERKALEMIA
  • 62. Conquer the NCLEX Live and Online Anytime! www.matusnursingreview.com www.matusnursingreviewacademy.com M – medication (ACE, NSAIDS) A - acidosis C- cellular destruction (burns) H – hypoaldosteronism I – intake of supplements N - nephron failure E – excretion impaired NCLEX MNEMONIC CAUSES OF HYPERKALEMIA
  • 63. Conquer the NCLEX Live and Online Anytime! www.matusnursingreview.com www.matusnursingreviewacademy.com F - ever (low grade), flushed skin R - estless (irritable) I - ncreased fluid retention and increased BP E - dema (peripheral and pitting) D - ecreased urinary output, dry mouth NCLEX MNEMONIC SIGNS/SYMPTOMS OF HYPERNATREMIA
  • 64. Conquer the NCLEX Live and Online Anytime! www.matusnursingreview.com www.matusnursingreviewacademy.com S- tupor/coma A - norexia, N&V L - ethargy T - endon reflexes decreased L - imp muscles (weakness) O - rthostatic hypotension S - eizures/headache S - tomach cramping NCLEX MNEMONIC SIGNS/SYMPTOMS OF HYPONATREMIA
  • 65. Conquer the NCLEX Live and Online Anytime! www.matusnursingreview.com www.matusnursingreviewacademy.com bone demineralization, nephrolithiasis, pain NCLEX MNEMONIC SIGNS/SYMPTOMS OF HYPERCALCEMIA “Bones, Stones and Moans”
  • 66. Conquer the NCLEX Live and Online Anytime! www.matusnursingreview.com www.matusnursingreviewacademy.com C - onvulsions or Chvostek’s sign A - rrhythmias T - etany or Trosseau’s sign S - pasms and stridor NCLEX MNEMONIC SIGNS/SYMPTOMS OF HYPOCALCEMIA
  • 67. Conquer the NCLEX Live and Online Anytime! www.matusnursingreview.com www.matusnursingreviewacademy.com S - Skin flushed A - Agitation L - Low-grade fever T - Thirst NCLEX MNEMONIC SIGN/SYMPTOMS OF HYPERNATREMIA
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  • 70. Conquer the NCLEX Live and Online Anytime! www.matusnursingreview.com www.matusnursingreviewacademy.com D - igoxin I - soniazid S - pironolocatone C - imetidine O - estrogens S - tillbestrol NCLEX MNEMONIC Drugs causing gynecomastia “DISCOS”
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  • 72. Conquer the NCLEX Live and Online Anytime! www.matusnursingreview.com www.matusnursingreviewacademy.com “Ben is off with flu” NCLEX MNEMONIC Benzodiazepine antidote - Romazicon (Flumanezil)
  • 73. Conquer the NCLEX Live and Online Anytime! www.matusnursingreview.com www.matusnursingreviewacademy.com Safety Setting limits Establish trusting relationship Medications Leas restrictive methods/environment NCLEX MNEMONIC 5 INTERVENTIONS FOR PSYCHIATRIC PATIENTS
  • 74. Conquer the NCLEX Live and Online Anytime! www.matusnursingreview.com www.matusnursingreviewacademy.com H - yperthermia A - utonomic instability (delirium) R - igidity M - yoclonus NCLEX MNEMONIC Serotonin syndrome “HARM”
  • 75. Conquer the NCLEX Live and Online Anytime! www.matusnursingreview.com www.matusnursingreviewacademy.com C - ut down A - nnoyed G - uilty E - ye opener NCLEX MNEMONIC ALCOHOL ADDICTION SCREENING
  • 76. Conquer the NCLEX Live and Online Anytime! www.matusnursingreview.com www.matusnursingreviewacademy.com (co = constrict blood vessels = increased BP) NCLEX MNEMONIC EFFECTS OF “CO”- CAINE
  • 77. Conquer the NCLEX Live and Online Anytime! www.matusnursingreview.com www.matusnursingreviewacademy.com U - nrelieved by interventions S - udden A - marked change NCLEX MNEMONIC REPORTING CRITICAL CONDITIONS
  • 78. Conquer the NCLEX Live and Online Anytime! www.matusnursingreview.com www.matusnursingreviewacademy.com T - eaching I - V medications A - ssesment NCLEX MNEMONIC RN SCOPE OF PRACTICE
  • 79. Conquer the NCLEX Live and Online Anytime! www.matusnursingreview.com www.matusnursingreviewacademy.com R- eview patient assessment R- eview vital signs R- eview records: MAR, Labs, Recent Orders, Progress Notes R- eview care pathway, policies and procedures R- eady relevant Information (e.g. chart, medication sheet, vital signs, code status, POLST, allergies) NCLEX MNEMONIC BEFORE CALLING PHYSICIAN 5 R’s
  • 80. Conquer the NCLEX Live and Online Anytime! www.matusnursingreview.com www.matusnursingreviewacademy.com M - Measles T - TB C - Chickenpox NCLEX MNEMONIC AIRBORNE INFECTIONS
  • 81. Conquer the NCLEX Live and Online Anytime! www.matusnursingreview.com www.matusnursingreviewacademy.com First you put on your dress (Gown), then you put on your lipstick (mask), then your Shades (googles) and lastly your drive (gloves) to wherever you're going. NCLEX MNEMONIC Donning: Gown, Mask, Google, and Gloves
  • 82. Conquer the NCLEX Live and Online Anytime! www.matusnursingreview.com www.matusnursingreviewacademy.com First you turn off your car (gloves),then you take of your shades (googles) because you are indoors, your take off your dress (gown) and finally you wipe off your lipstick (Mask) NCLEX MNEMONIC Removing: Gloves, Googles, Gown, and Mask
  • 83. Conquer the NCLEX Live and Online Anytime! www.matusnursingreview.com www.matusnursingreviewacademy.com AIRBORNE DROPLET PRECAUTIONS CONTACT PRECAUTIONS My - measles Chicken - chickenpox Hez - herpes zoster TB - TB SPIDERMAN s - sepsis s - scarlet fever s - streptococcal pharyngitis p - parvovirus b19 p - pertussis p - pneumonia i - influenza d - diptheria (pharyngeal) e - epiglottitis r - rubella m - mumps m - meningitis m - mycoplasma or meningeal pneumonia an - adenovirus MRS. WEE m - multidrug resistant organism r - RSV s - skin infections w - wound infections e - enteric infections - C. diff. e - eye infections NCLEX MNEMONIC TRANSMISSION-BASED PRECAUTIONS
  • 84. Conquer the NCLEX Live and Online Anytime! www.matusnursingreview.com www.matusnursingreviewacademy.com C - Change in bowel or bladder habits A - A sore throat that does not heal U - Unusual bleeding or discharge T - Thickening or lump in breast or elsewhere I - Indigestion or dysphagia O - Obvious change in wart or mole N - Nagging cough or hoarseness NCLEX MNEMONIC Seven Warning Signs of Cancer
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  • 86. Conquer the NCLEX Live and Online Anytime! www.matusnursingreview.com www.matusnursingreviewacademy.com Bradycardia & hypotension Anorexia Diminished pupilary size Analgesia Miosis Euphoria Respiratory depression Increased smooth muscle activity (biliary tract constriction) Constipation Ameliorate cough reflex Nausea and vomiting Sedation NCLEX MNEMONIC OPIOD EFFECTS “Bad Americans”
  • 87. Conquer the NCLEX Live and Online Anytime! www.matusnursingreview.com www.matusnursingreviewacademy.com Tetralogy of Fallot Truncus Arteriosus Tricuspid Atresia NCLEX MNEMONIC Cyanotic defects "3 T's"
  • 88. Conquer the NCLEX Live and Online Anytime! www.matusnursingreview.com www.matusnursingreviewacademy.com Choking precautions Lie on back Evaluate Airway Feed Slowly Teaching Larger nipple opening Incidence increased in males Prevent crust formation and aspiration NCLEX MNEMONIC Cleft lip post op care "CLEFT LIP"
  • 89. Conquer the NCLEX Live and Online Anytime! www.matusnursingreview.com www.matusnursingreviewacademy.com Lidocaine Epinephrine Atropine Sulfate Narcan NCLEX MNEMONIC EMERGENCY MEDS "drugs to LEAN on"
  • 90. Conquer the NCLEX Live and Online Anytime! www.matusnursingreview.com www.matusnursingreviewacademy.com Feeding difficulty Inspiratory Stridor Nares Flares Expiratory Grunting Sternal Retractions NCLEX MNEMONIC Pediatric Hypoxia Symptoms "FINES"
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  • 93. Conquer the NCLEX Live and Online Anytime! www.matusnursingreview.com www.matusnursingreviewacademy.com Lactic Uremic Salicylate Ketoacidosis NCLEX MNEMONIC Causes of Metabolic Acidosis “LUSK”
  • 94. Conquer the NCLEX Live and Online Anytime! www.matusnursingreview.com www.matusnursingreviewacademy.com E - evaluate A - assess T - teach NCLEX MNEMONIC DO NOT delegate what you can EAT!
  • 95. Conquer the NCLEX Live and Online Anytime! www.matusnursingreview.com www.matusnursingreviewacademy.com Do not give potassium without adequate urine output NCLEX MNEMONIC No Pee, no K
  • 96. Conquer the NCLEX Live and Online Anytime! www.matusnursingreview.com www.matusnursingreviewacademy.com NCLEX MNEMONIC If a client is in distress, do not assess ! Safety comes first!
  • 97. Conquer the NCLEX Live and Online Anytime! www.matusnursingreview.com www.matusnursingreviewacademy.com TO CONVERT CENTIGRADE TO F F= C+40, multiply 9/5 and substract 40 TO CONVERT FAHRENHEIT TO C C= F+40, multiply 5/9 and substract 40 NCLEX MNEMONIC Converting temperatures
  • 98. Conquer the NCLEX Live and Online Anytime! www.matusnursingreview.com www.matusnursingreviewacademy.com 1 tsp (teaspoon)= 5 ml 1 T(tbsp)= 3 tsp = 15 ml 1 oz= 30 ml 1 cup= 8 oz 1 quart= 2 pints 1 pint= 2 cups 1 gr (grain)= 60 mg 1 g (gram)= 1000 mg 1 kg= 2.2 lbs 1 lb= 16 oz NCLEX MNEMONIC Household measures