*loss of na increases lithium levels-sweating excretes na *atropine-anticholinergic-are also given to decrease exraparadraymial se: dry mouth, constipation, blurred vision *watermelon has more k than tomato! *excessive intake of black licorice can decrease k levels *prozac se: diarrhea, decreased libido, weight loss & dry mouth *priority for protruding umbilical cord: assist pt into knee-chest position *vasodilatation occurs with nitroglycerin: monitor for hypotension * 454g = 1 lb (1g ~ 1 ml) or 500 ml = 1 lb. 1 kg ~ 1 liter. "a pint is a pound the world around." *7-10 ml/kg of body weight is normal tidal volume. average adult body weight is 50-75 kg, therefore 50 x 7 to 75 x 10 would identify an acceptable range.