meTOPROLol

MNEMONICS

meTOPROLol succinate = TOPROL XL

CATASTROPHE: Evaluating an elderly patient after a fall

Clinic A/P, adults, MNEMONICS

Evaluating an elderly patient after a fall. Mnemonic – CATASTROPHE Caregiver and housing adequate? Alcohol and alcohol withdrawal? Any illicit drugs? Treatment (Medications and medication compliance)? Affect (Depression) Syncope Teeting (Dizziness or Vertigo)...

ASSOCIATE: 10 CLASSES OF DRUGS THAT ARE ABUSED

MNEMONICS, PSYCHIATRY

A – Alcohol S – Sedatives, hypnotics, anxiolytics S – Stimulants O – Opioids C – Cannabis I – Inhalants A – (Appear like ‘H’ in bad handwriting :p ) – Hallucinogens T – Tobacco E – etc (others) like...

ABUSERS: Substance Abuse

MNEMONICS, PSYCHIATRY

ABUSERS Affecting his life negatively, yet he continues to do it. Appointments/Assignments/work/job are affected negatively by the substance use. (1) Stopping or reducing important social, occupational, or recreational activities due to opioid use. (2) Repeatedly...

FEVER: Neuroleptic malignant syndrome

MNEMONICS, PSYCHIATRY

FEVER  Fever Encephalopathy Vital sign instability Elevated WBC/CPK (creatine phosphokinase) Rigidity

Dysthymia: HE’S 2 SAD

MNEMONICS, PSYCHIATRY

HE’S 2 SAD Hopelessness Energy loss or fatigue Self-esteem is low 2 years minimum of depressed mood most of the day, for more days than not Sleep is increased or decreased Appetite is increased or decreased Decision-making or concentration is...