How to Remember USPSTF Grades

MNEMONICS

A=Absolutely do it.There is high certainty that the net benefit is substantial. B=Better to do it or benefits outway the risks. There is high certainty that the net benefit is moderate or there is moderate certainty that the net benefit is moderate to substantial....

Amsel Criteria: Diagnostic Criteria for Bacterial Vaginosis

MNEMONICS

Amsel’s Diagnostic Criteria for Bacterial Vaginosis In clinical practice, bacterial vaginosis is diagnosed by the presence of 3 out of 4 Amsel criteria: 1. Thin, homogenous or milky vaginal discharge 2. Vaginal pH greater than 4.5 (i.e. greater than normal) 3....

CLUSTER Headache Mnemonic

MNEMONICS

Mnemonic for CLUSTER headaches Cluster headaches are typically clustered in bouts of about 7 days, except for chronic variant. C – Conjunctival injection (bloodshot eyes). Conjunctival injection = A popular term for eyes that appear red due to dilation of the...

SNOOP: Red Flags for Headache

MNEMONICS

Get MRI with contrast if you need to get imaging for HA.  “Red flag signs and symptoms include focal neurologic signs, papilledema, neck stiffness, an immunocompromised state, sudden onset of the worst headache in the patient’s life, personality changes,...

How to Remember FDA Pregnancy Categories

MNEMONICS, Pharmacy and Therapeutics

How to Remember the FDA Pregnancy Medication Classification How to remember: A= Absolutely use it. B=Better to use it or benefits outway the risks. C= Cutting too close. Could use it. D= Don’t use it. X= Cross it out. It’s contraindicated. Category A:...

Treatment of Chronic Heart Failure Failure

MNEMONICS, Pharmacy and Therapeutics

Treatment of Chronic Heart Failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF). In addition to diet and exercise,  LMNOP ( for acute decompensated HF), the following mnemonic gives you treatment for chronic CHF. ABCDEFGH of chronic HFrEF A-ACE / ARB,* Aldosterone...