We can remember the adverse effects of Phenytoin by the mnemonic- HOT MALIKA 😛 H– Hirsutism, Hypertrophy of gums O– Osteomalacia T– Teratogenic M– Megaloblastic anemia A– Ataxia and nystagmus L– Lymphadenopathy I– Inhibits release of insulin (hyperglycemia) K– Vitamin K deficiency A– Arrhythmia As Phenytoin is teratogenic, it causes certain malformations in the fetus …
Mnemonics
Mnemonic- ABCDE A- Anticoagulants ( to prevent embolisation) B- Beta blockers (to slow down the heart rate) C- Calcium channel blockers (to slow down the heart rate) D- Digoxin (to slow down the heart rate) E- Electrocardioversion (to convert the rhythm to sinus rhythm)
Remember these conditions by the mnemonic ABCDE A– Asthma B– Block (heart block) C– COPD D– Diabetes mellitus (because beta blockers cause hypoglycemia and also mask the effects of hypoglycemia) E– Electrolyte imbalance (hyperkalemia)
Remember the mnemonic- BALD FISH! Bronchoconstriction and Bradycardia Arrhythmias Lethargy Disturbance in glucose metabolism (Hypoglycemia) Fatigue Insomnia Sexual dysfunction Hypotension
MUG M– Mannitol U– Urea G– Glycerol
Mnemonic: The Periphery of My Lung Liver and Cornea is Photosensitive The- Thyroid (Hypothyroidism and Hyperthyroidism) Periphery of – Peripheral neuropathy My –Myocardial depression Lung –Lung fibrosis Liver and – Liver toxicity Cornea is –Corneal microdeposits Photosensitive- Photosensitivity
Mnemonic to help you remember this is Other BENEFITS. OC pills decrease the risk of Other- Ovarian cyst B– Benign breast disease E– Ectopic pregnancy N– Neoplasm (ovarian, endometrial, colon) E– Endometriosis F– Fibroid I– Iron deficiency anemia T– Tension (premenstrual tension syndrome) S– Skeletal (Rheumatoid arthritis and osteoporosis) Hope this helped!
You can remember the Symptoms of Parkinson’s disease by the very simple mnemonic – TRAP T– Tremor (pill rolling and resting tremor) R– Rigidity (Cog wheel rigidity) A– Akinesia or bradykinesia (slowness in initiating movement) P– Postural instability Drug Treatment of Parkinson’s disease can be remembered using the mnemonic- BALSA (Balsa is a variety of …