Loop diuretics represent a sub-category of diuretic drugs that act at the ascending tract of the loop of Henle, the anatomical element of the nephron. They are used for the treatment of hypertension and edema often caused by heart failure and renal failure. The loop diuretics act on the Na-K-Cl (membrane co-carrier protein) cotransporter in …
Serotonin syndrome is a potentially life-threatening syndrome that is precipitated by the use of serotonergic drugs and overactivation of both the peripheral and central postsynaptic 5HT-1A and, most notably, 5HT-2A receptors. Serotonin syndrome consists of a combination of mental status changes, neuromuscular hyperactivity, and autonomic hyperactivity. Serotonin syndrome can occur via the therapeutic use of serotonergic …
Remember the classification of Insulin analogues using this visual mnemonic. FAST-ACTING1 – Lispro2 – Aspart3 – Glulisine (APIDRA—> anagram of RAPID Acting) SHORT-ACTING4 – Regular insulin LONG-ACTING 5 – Detemir (Lemevir)6 – Glargine ULTRA-LONG-ACTING7 – Degludec INTERMEDIATE-ACTING8 – Isophane insulin Source National Center for Biotechnology Information. PubChem Compound Database; CID=118984375, https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/118984375 (accessed Nov. 18, 2018). Hope …
Pharmacological inhibition of gastric acid secretion is achieved most effectively with proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), more correctly referred to as hydrogen-potassium ATPase inhibitors. Proton Pump Inhibitors examples (remember OLPER’s milk):OmeprazoleLansoprazolePantoprazoleEsomeprazoleRabeprazole Medical uses of Proton Pump Inhibitors imclude ( remember PhD & GERD): Peptic ulcer disease including NSAID associated ulcersHelicobacter pylori eradication therapyDyspepsiaGastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) …
Remember the factors used in Child-Pugh Classification for Hepatic Disease using the mnemonic AABBC. AA BB C Ascites Albumin level Bleeding (Prothrombin Time/INR) Bilirubin level Cephalopathy (ie, encephalopathy) Hope that mnemonic helped. Got a better mnemonic for the same? Let us know in the comments below.Also check out these medical mnemonics Mnemonics- Causes of Absolute …
Remember the causes of Urinary Retention using the mnemonic ATONIC BLADDER. ATONIC BLADDER Atonic myelitis Transverse myelitis Obstruction to urethra, e.g. stone, stricture, etc. Neurological: multiple sclerosis, spinal cord disease Infections: UTI Compression of bladder by fibrosis/ retroverted uterus Bladder: stone, tumor Lithium Anti-cholinergic drugs Drug: sympathomimetic +Delivery – after effect Enlarged prostate Rupture of …
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Remember the properties of crystals in gout and pseudogout using the following mnemonic. Gout vs. pseudo gout: crystal lab findings Pseduogout crystals are Positive birefringent and Polygon shaped. Gout therefore is the negative needle shaped crystals. Also, gout classically strikes great Toe, and its hallmark is Tophi. Hope that mnemonic helped. Got a better mnemonic …
Remember the order or sequence of EOM involvement in Thyroid eye disease (TED) or Thyroid associated Orbitopathy using the mnemonic IMSLOw. I’M SLOw Mnemonic I: inferior rectus M: medial rectus S: superior rectus L: lateral rectus O: obliques muscles (superior oblique and inferior oblique) This mnemonic will help you remember that Inferior rectus is the most commonly affected EOM and first EOM …
Pulseless electrical activity is a very serious medical emergency with very high mortality unless its etiology can be quickly ascertained and corrected. A super useful mnemonic to remember the different causes of pulseless electrical activity is: MAD (triple H) CAT If you are a fan of WWE (well, who isn’t ?) , Triple H, one of the biggest WWE stars, …
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Remember the treatment options in Myocardial Infarction using the medical mnemonic O BATMAN. Oxygen Beta blocker Aspirin Thrombolytics (eg: heparin) Morphine ACE inhibitor PRN Nitroglycerin Hope that mnemonic helped. Find more medical mnemonics here. LOOP DIURETICS MNEMONICS SEROTONIN SYNDROME MNEMONICS INSULIN ANALOGUES MNEMONICS TETRACYCLINES MNEMONICS BACTERICIDAL and BACTERIOSTATIC ANTIBIOTICS MNEMONICS Divisions and Subdivisions of The …
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