Behavioral Science Definitions Psychiatric Symptoms Disturbances of Consciousness - Disorientation – disturbance of orientation in time, place, or person - Clouding of consciousness – incomplete clear-mindedness w/disturbances in perception & attitudes - Stupor – pt’s akinetic, a state of unresponsiveness w/immobility & mutism - Delirium – clouded or low level of consciousness; memory difficulties, judgment [...]
COMMONLY USED MEDICATIONS AND DOSAGES Analgesics/Anti-inflammatory/Anti-pyretic agents Acetaminophen (Tylenol) 650 mg po q4-6h prn fever, pain (NB: not anti-inflammatory) Ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) 200-800 mg po qid Antimicrobials Against Gram-positives: Ampicillin 1-2g IM/IV q4-6h or 250-500 mg po qid Amoxicillin clavulanate (Augmentin) 250-500 mg po tid (broad-spectrum – many Gram-negatives, too!) Erythromycin ethyl [...]
COMMONLY USED MEDICAL ABBREVIATIONS ABG – arterial blood gas ADL – activities of daily living AMS – altered mental status A&Ox3 – alert & oriented to person, place, time ARF – acute renal failure ASA – aspirin B – bilaterally BAL – bronchoalveolar lavage BBB – bundle branch block bid – twice a [...]
