mnemonics that may be helpful Flashcards

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MONA for MI

A

morphine
oxygen
nitroglycerine
asa

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MADD DOG for heart failure

A
morphine 
aminophylline 
digoxin 
dopamine
diuretics 
oxygen 
gasses (aterial)
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FAME for endocarditis

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fever, anemia, murmur = endocarditis

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SPAMS for heart murmur

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stenosis of valve
parital obsturction
aneurysm
mitral septal defect

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5
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stroke is FAST

A

Face
Arms
Speech
Time

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treating a fracture keep PRICE in mind

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Pressure
Rest 
Ice 
Compression 
Elevation
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hyperthyroidism is STING

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Sweating 
Tremors/ Tachy 
Intolerance to heat/ Irregular eyes 
Nervousness
Gastrointestinal problems
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Mania for bipolar is DIG FAST

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Distractibility 
Indiscretion or involvement in pleasurable activities 
Grandiosity 
Flight of Ideas 
Activity increases
sleep deficit 
Talkativeness
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for prenatal think ABCDEF

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amniotic fluid 
bleeding 
contractions 
dysruia 
edema 
fetal movement
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