Helpful Mnemonics

Question 1

Lung target organ for cancer - ABC’S to avoid the RN

Answer 1

A - arsenic, asbestos
B - beryllium
C - cadmium, chromium
S - soot, silica
R - radon
N - nickel

Question 2

Metals causing lung cancer - NBA C(auses) C(ancer)

Answer 2

N - nickel
B - beryllium
A - arsenic
C - cadmium
C - chromium

Question 3

Kidney damage - MUSCLE

Answer 3

M - mercury
U - uranium
S - silica
C -cadmium
L - lead
E -exposure to organic solvents

Question 4

THat X Sound is CLAM

Answer 4

T - toluene
H - hydrogen cyanide
X - xylene
S - styrene
C - carbon monoxide
L - lead
A - arsenic
M - manganese, mercury

Question 5

Peripheral neuropathy - CLAMNOTE

Answer 5

C - carbon disulfide, cadmium
L - lead
A - arsenic
M - mercury
N - n-Hexane
O - organophosphate
T - thallium
E- ethyl oxide

Question 6

Hydrocarbon - Men Eat Peanut Butter with Peanuts Happily

Answer 6

• C1 - Methane
• C2 - Ethane
• C3 - propane
• C4 - butane
• C5 - pentane
• C6 - hexane

Question 7

Organophosphate poisoning SLUDGE

Answer 7

Salivation
Lacrimation (flow of tears)
Urination
Defecation
GI stress
Emesis (vomiting)

Question 8

Organophosphate poisoning DUMBELS

Answer 8

Defecation
Urination
Miosis (excessive construction of the eyes)
Bronchospasm / bronchorrhea
Emesis (vomiting)
Lacrimation
Salivation