Mneumonics

Question 1

Antimuscarinic/Anticholinergic side effects

Answer 1

"ABDC"
Anorexia
Blurry Vision
Constipation/Confusion
Dry Mouth
Stasis of Urine

Question 2

Insulin Functions on cells

Answer 2

Insulin stimulates two things to go into cells: potassium and glucose

Question 3

Aspirin Side effects

Answer 3

"ASPIRIN"
Asthma
Salicyalism (tinnitus or ringing of ears, n/v)
Peptic Ulcer Disease
Intestinal blood loss
Reye's syndrome (brain&liver damage)
Idiosyncrasy
Noise (tinnitus)

Question 4

Liver functions

Answer 4

"PUSH DOG"
Protein synthesis
ureas synthesis
storage
hormone synthesis
detoxification
glucose and fat metabolism

Question 5

Acidosis/Alkalosis

Answer 5

ROME Respiratory Opposite

• pH up PCO2 down = Alkalosis
• pH down PCO2 up = Acidosis Metabolic Equal
• pH up HCO3 up = Alkalosis
• pH down HCO3 down = Acidosis Compensation: RUB MUB Respiratory Uses Bicarb, Metabolic Uses Breathing
• Respiratory Acidosis, Retain Bicarb
• Respiratory Alkalosis, Excrete Bicarb
• Metabolic Acidosis, Increase Ventilation
• Metabolic Alkalosis, Decrease Ventilation

Question 6

signs of inflammation

Answer 6

PRISH

• Pain
• Redness
• Immobility (loss of function)
• Swelling
• Heat

Question 7

ACE Inhibitor Side effects

Answer 7

CAPTOPRIL

• Cough
• Angioedema/Agranulocystosis
• Potassium excess
• Taste changes
• Orthostatic hypotension
• Pregnancy contraindication
• Renal artery stenosis contraindication
• Inflammation-related pain
• Lower GFR

Question 8

Cranial Nerves

Answer 8

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I - Olfactory nerve

II - Optic nerve

III - Oculomotor nerve

IV - Trochlear nerve

V - Trigeminal nerve/dentist nerve

VI - Abducens nerve

VII - Facial nerve

VIII - Vestibulocochlear nerve/Auditory nerve

IX - Glossopharyngeal nerve

X - Vagus nerve

XI - Accessory nerve/Spinal accessory nerve

XII - Hypoglossal nerve

Question 9

Cranial Nerves, Sensory vs. Motor

Answer 9

“Some Say Money Matters But My Brother Says Big Brains Matter Most.”

• S = sensory,
• M = motor
• B = both.

These are in order from cranial nerves 1-12

Question 10

SSRI Side effects

Answer 10

BAD SSRI

• Body weight increase
• Anxiety
• Dizziness
• Serotonin Syndrome
• Stimulated CNS
• Reproductive/sexual dysfunction
• Insomnia