MORPHINE’S Effects (Opioid Effects)

MNEMONICS, Pharmacy and Therapeutics

Mnemonic for Opioid Side Effects MORPHINE’S Miosis Orthostatic hypotension Respiratory depression Pain Suppression Histamine release/ Hormonal alterations ICP increase Nausea / Vomiting / Constipation Euphoria...

CONSCIOUS: Questions for diagnosing delirium

HealthCare, HOSPITAL MEDICINE, MNEMONICS, PSYCHIATRY

Mnemonic: CONSCIOUS. You can use the 9 features that distinguish delirium from dementia and other similar conditions to help you diagnose delirium. This is a rough version of the validated short CAM that follows the mnemonic, confusion.  Feature of Delirium Evaluating...

CONSCIOUS: Mnemonic aid for distinguishing between Delirium and Dementia

GERIATRICS, HOSPITAL MEDICINE, MNEMONICS

How do you distinguish between delirium and dementia? Mnemonic: CONSCIOUS Delirium Dementia Consciousness Altered level of consciousness (ALOC). Either decreased (“Clouded” ) or hyper alert Alert  (normal) -i.e. not altered. Onset Acute or sub-acute...

on PAR for informed consent

MNEMONICS

on PAR Procedure / or problem Alternatives Risks Don’t list all the risks. Say, the risks were discussed with the patient including but not limited to… Then list the major risks/side effects.            ...

Metoprolol Succinate vs. Tartrate

MNEMONICS

Metoprolol Succinate vs. Tartrate tartrate = twice per day= given Bid. succinate = sustained release = once per day = ER = given qd

LOT – Benzos for elderly patients or those with kidney failure

MNEMONICS

LOT – Benzodiazepines that are preferred for patients with kidney failure and for elderly patients Lorazepam Oxazepam Temazepam