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Notes, Mnemonics and Quizzes for USMLE preparation

SSRIS MNEMONICS

Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, or SSRIs, are a class of psychotropic drugs used as antidepressants. SSRIs  modify the concentration in the brain of some neurotransmitters responsible for the regulation of mood (in particular by increasing that of serotonin) by blocking the main biological process of eliminating it from the synaptic vesicle (reuptake). They are therefore used …

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Narcolepsy Symptoms and Clinical Features Mnemonics

We have several interesting mnemonics to remember the clinical features of Narcolepsy. CHAP: Narcolepsy is characterized by : Excessive daytime sleepiness (Associated with dozing off, or so-called “sleep attacks”) Hypnagogic hallucinations occurring when falling asleep (GOing to bed) Hypnopompic hallucinations occurring when waking up (POMPing out of bed) Cataplexy (emotionally triggered transient muscle weakness) Sleep paralysis (Inability to move for one …

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Differences between Locking and Unlocking of Knee

The following table summarises the differences between locking and unlocking of the knee joint. Locking of the knee joint Unlocking of the knee joint Medial rotation of thefemur on tibia duringterminal phase of extension Lateral rotation of thefemur on tibia during initialphase of the flexion It is brought about byquadriceps femoris It is brought about …

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Structures under cover of the Gluteus maximus muscle

The following table summarises the Structures under cover of the gluteus maximus muscle. Muscles Vessels Nerves Joints and ligaments Bursae All the muscles of the glutealregion except tensor fasciae latae Superior and inferiorgluteal vessels Superior and inferior glutealnerves Hip joint Trochantericbursa Reflected head of the rectusfemoris Internal pudendal vessels Sciatic nerve Sacroiliac joint Ischial bursa(occasional) …

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Mnemonic for DSM-V Criteria for Major Depressive Disorder

Remember the diagnostic criteria for Major Depressive Disorder using the useful mnemonic “SIG E CAPS”: Hope that mnemonic helped. Got a better mnemonic for the same? Let us know in the comments below.Also check out these useful medical mnemonics. More Mnemonics to make your life easier 🙂 Direct Sympathomimetic Catecholamines Parts of The Male Urethra …

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Mnemonic for Bones of the Arm

Remember the bones of the arm using any of the following mnemonics : “Ultra Red Hair” “Ultimate Rave Headquarters Usually Really Hard Unemployment Rises High Hope you found those mnemonics helpful. Find more useful mnemonics here. SSRIS MNEMONICS Narcolepsy Symptoms and Clinical Features Mnemonics Differences between Locking and Unlocking of Knee Structures under cover of the Gluteus maximus muscle Mnemonic for DSM-V Criteria …

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Hormones secreted by different parts of Pituitary

The following table summarises the difference between Hormones secreted by different parts of Pituitary / adeno hypophysis Part Cell types/nuclei Hormones secreted Parsanterior Acidophil cells I. Growth hormoneII. Prolactin Basophil cells I. AdrenocorticotrophichormoneII. Thyrotrophic hormoneIII. Gonadotrophichormone Parsintermedia Melanocyte stimulatinghormone Parsposterior Supraoptic nucleusof hypothalamusParaventricularnucleus ofhypothalamus Vasopressin or antidiuretichormoneOxytocin Hope you found that article useful. We are …

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AZOLES MNEMONICS

Azole antifungal agents prevent the synthesis of ergosterol, a major component of fungal plasma membranes, by inhibiting the cytochrome P-450-dependent enzyme lanosterol demethylase (also referred to as 14α-sterol demethylase or P-450DM). This enzyme also plays an important role in cholesterol synthesis in mammals. Exposure of fungi to an azole causes depletion of ergosterol and accumulation …

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The Complete List of Pharmacology Drugs Name Stems

The best way of memorizing the use and function of different classes of drugs is to familiarize yourself with its generic name stem. Usually, drugs of the same therapeutic class are given names with the same stem. These stems are mostly placed word-finally (suffix), but in some cases, word-initial (prefix) stems are also used. Common …

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