» Psychiatry Definitions: Glossary of Behavioral Science

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 [...]


» Medication Doses: Dosage of common prescriptions

  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 [...]


» Medical Abbreviations

  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 [...]