Altered Mental Status Nursing Mnemonic (AEIOU TIPS)

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AEIOU TIPS

  • A-Alcohol/durgs
  • E-Endocrine
  • I-Insulin
  • O-Overdose
  • U-Uremia
  • T-Trauma
  • I-Infection
  • P-Psychiatric
  • S-Shock

Description

There are many reasons why a patient may present with altered mental status. Neurological injury is not the only reason for AMS! Make sure you explore all possibilities.

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Module C

Concepts Covered:

  • Psychological Disorders
  • Central Nervous System Disorders – Brain
  • Terminology
  • Personality Disorders
  • Psychotic Disorders
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Trauma-Stress Disorders
  • Cognitive Disorders
  • Depressive Disorders
  • Concepts of Population Health
  • Studying
  • Psychological Emergencies
  • Bipolar Disorders
  • Substance Abuse Disorders
  • Eating Disorders
  • Peripheral Nervous System Disorders
  • Somatoform Disorders
  • Neurologic and Cognitive Disorders
  • Medication Administration

Study Plan Lessons

Psychological Disorders
Dementia and Alzheimers
Psychiatry Terminology
Antipsychotics
Antipsychotics
Alprazolam (Xanax) Nursing Considerations
Altered Mental Status Nursing Mnemonic (AEIOU TIPS)
Anxiety Disorders (PTSD, Anxiety, Panic Attack) for Certified Emergency Nursing (CEN)
Altered Mental Status- Delirium and Dementia for Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN)
Atypical Antipsychotics
Depression
Disruptive Behaviors, Aggression, Violence for Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN)
Haloperidol (Haldol) Nursing Considerations
High Risk Behavior Nursing Mnemonic (HEADSS)
Homicidal and Suicidal Ideation for Certified Emergency Nursing (CEN)
Mental Health Course Introduction
Mood Disorders (Bipolar)
Mood Disorders (Bipolar, Depression) for Certified Emergency Nursing (CEN)
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome / Delirium Tremens
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Alzheimer’s Disease
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Depression
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Dementia
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Dissociative Disorders
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Eating Disorders (Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, Binge-Eating Disorder)
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Schizophrenia
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Personality Disorders
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Parkinson’s Disease
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Somatic Symptom Disorder (SSD)
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Suicidal Behavior Disorder
Nursing Care Plan for (NCP) Autism Spectrum Disorder
Nursing Case Study for (PTSD) Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Nursing Case Study for Bipolar Disorder
Nursing Case Study for Mania (Manic Syndrome)
Personality Disorders
Quetiapine (Seroquel) Nursing Considerations
Schizophrenia Case Study (45 min)