Mnemonics

Question 1

drugs to avoid in CKD on sick days?

Answer 1

Question 2

CAGE questionnaire?

Answer 2

Cut down?

Annoyed by ppl asking you

Guilty?

Eye Opener?

Ask about withdrawal symptoms

Question 3

5 essential management headings?

Answer 3

• Pharmacological
• Non-pharmacological
• referrals: ?MHCP, GPMP
• patient education
• follow up

Question 4

“Am I going crazy?” What to ask?

Answer 4

Explore concerns

Check Safety: physical, financial abuse, neglect

Ask if patient thinks cognition is different

Consider MMSE/RUDAS Imaging

Question 5

Hypercalcaemia symptoms

Answer 5

thirst

kidney stones

depression

abdo pain

stones, bones, abdo moans, psychic groans

Question 6

primary hyperparathyroidism investigations

Answer 6

24 urinary calcium

UEC eGFR

vitamin D

bone density

Question 7

kidney stones diet recommendations

Answer 7

low sodium

low oxalate

low protein

Question 8

elderly referral services and things to discuss

Answer 8

home medicines review program

advanced care planning

my aged care referral

community supports -cooking/gardening classes

support network?

Question 9

COPD non pharmacological recommendations?

Answer 9

pulmonary rehab

regular exercise: 150min/week of moderate intensity

brief smoking cessation counselling

Question 10

drug for bed wetting at school camp?

Answer 10

desmopressin

Question 11

acute AF with patient with left ventricular dysfunction <40%, which beta blockers?

Answer 11

carvedilol

bisoprolol

nebivolol

Question 12

common side effects with PDE5 inhibitors, viagra/tadalafil

Answer 12

facial flushing

headache

dyspepsia

nasal congestion

dizziness