Mnemonics 1 Flashcards
What does ‘ABC for CPPD’ stand for?
Aligned with compensator, Blue under polarized light, Calcium pyrophosphate crystals
What does ‘Gout is YELLOW’ refer to in crystal identification?
Y-axis aligned, Eccentric shape, Long needles, Lemon-yellow color, Optically bright, Weakly negative birefringence
What does ‘5, 6, 7, 8 - Deltoid, Biceps, Triceps, Hand’ signify in cervical radiculopathies?
C5: Deltoid, C6: Biceps, C7: Triceps, C8: Hand intrinsics
What does ‘4, 5, S1 - Knee, Toe, Foot’ signify in lumbar radiculopathies?
L4: Knee extension, L5: Toe dorsiflexion, S1: Foot eversion
What does ‘Low C3, C4 - Think SLEEP’ refer to in complement disorders?
SLE, Lupus nephritis, Endocarditis, Essential mixed cryoglobulinemia, Post-streptococcal GN
What mnemonic can help remember the causes of bursitis?
Bursitis GETS Worse: Gout, ERA (RA), Trauma, Septic
What does ‘HOMES’ represent for ANA patterns?
Hashimoto’s, Other CTDs, Mixed CTD, ERA (RA), Sjögren’s
Which joints are affected in OA and RA according to the mnemonic ‘DIPs & PIPs for OA, MCPs & Wrists for RA’?
OA: Distal and proximal interphalangeal joints, RA: Metacarpophalangeals and wrists
What does ‘Stenosis = Slow Downhill’ indicate about spinal stenosis?
Pain worsens with downhill walking
What does ‘RAIN’ stand for in the context of rheumatoid arthritis features?
Rheumatoid nodules, Anemia, Interstitial lung disease, Neuropathy
What are the characteristics of pain in ankylosing spondylitis as per ‘3 AM Back Pain’?
Pain worse at night/early morning, Improves with activity, Morning stiffness >30 minutes
What criteria does ‘SOAP BRAIN MD’ cover for lupus?
Serositis, Oral ulcers, Arthritis, Photosensitivity, Blood disorders, Renal, ANA, Immunologic, Neurologic, Malar rash, Discoid rash
What visual mnemonic represents gouty tophi?
Think of GOUT crystals as sharp yellow needles piercing a joint
What visual mnemonic represents CPPD crystals?
Imagine blue bricks (rhomboid shapes) in the joint
