CME 4 Life Mnemonics for Chest Pain & SOB

Questions and Answers

What is the CME 4 Life mnemonic for causes of chest pain?

MCL

HORID

PAPPA (correct)

BEAST

What is the CME 4 Life mnemonic for causes of shortness of breath (SOB)?

MCL

PAPPA

HORID (correct)

BEAST

What is the CME 4 Life mnemonic for causes of acute pathology?

BEAST (correct)

MCL

PAPPA

HORID

What are the thrombotic events caused by Atrial Fibrillation (A Fib)?

Stroke, Ischemic limp, Mesenteric ischemia, Acute Renal failure. Signup and view all the answers

What are the types of kidney stones?

Struvite, Calcium, Uric acid, Cystine. Signup and view all the answers

What is the CME 4 Life Salicylate Shuffle and what does each action mean?

Slap Ass = ASA, rapid breathing = Kussmaul breathing, hit heat = ACS & CVA, slash throat = no kids (Reye's Syndrome), rev bike = Tx Kawasaki's, grab throat & cry = Tx de Quervain's Thyroiditis + Finkelstein test = Dx de Quervain's tenosynovitis, swipe cheek = Tx Niacin flush, flick nose = Samter's triad, finger in ear = Tinnitus. Signup and view all the answers

What is the CME 4 Life mnemonic for HCAP causes?

PEAS (Pseudomonas, E.coli, Anaerobes, Staph). Signup and view all the answers

What are the CME 4 Life causes for Alveolar Pneumonia?

MASH (Moraxella catarrhalis, Atypicals, Streptococcus pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae). Signup and view all the answers

What are the MC causes of Interstitial Pneumonia?

Viruses (PJP, Covid-19). Signup and view all the answers

What is the CME 4 Life mnemonic for Atypical causes of Pneumonia?

MCL (Mycoplasma, Chlamydia, Legionella). Signup and view all the answers

What are key aspects to remember for Mycoplasma Pneumonia?

Cold agglutinins, Bullous Myringitis, Erythema multiforme (leads to SJS, TEN). Signup and view all the answers

What are Marcus Gunn pupils and how do you remember them?

Pupils enlarge with light (Gunn in face = pupils get large). Signup and view all the answers

What are Argyll-Robertson pupils and how do you remember them?

Accommodation but not reactive to light (pin-point pupils). Signup and view all the answers

What is the CME 4 Life mnemonic for assessing/documenting sick kids?

TICKLES (tone, irritable/consolable, Kry = cry, laborous, environment, suckling). Signup and view all the answers

What is the mnemonic for vaccines not given during pregnancy (live vaccines)?

I in M V (Influenza = IN, MMR, Varicella). Signup and view all the answers

What are the key aspects of Rubeola?

Fever, rash = head to trunk but stays on head, Koplik spots. Signup and view all the answers

What are the key aspects of Rubella?

Low-grade fever, rash = head to trunk but clears head, neck lymphadenopathy. Signup and view all the answers

What are the key aspects of Roseola?

High temperature, rash = chest to head as fever breaks. Signup and view all the answers

What is Hutchinson's sign?

Herpes Zoster on nose (can go to eye). Signup and view all the answers

What are the key aspects of Varicella?

Multiple lesions in various stages of healing, dew drop on a rose petal. Signup and view all the answers

What are the key aspects of Erythema Infectiosum (5th's disease)?

Coryza, slapped cheek, Paravirus B19. Signup and view all the answers

What are the 4 problems with herpes on the face?

Herpes Keratitis, Hutchinson's sign, Bell's palsy, Ramsey Hunt syndrome. Signup and view all the answers

How do you remember when IgM is elevated?

M = moment (at this moment = current infection). Signup and view all the answers

How do you remember when IgG is elevated?

G = gone (when infection is gone). Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Chest Pain Causes

PAPPA mnemonic: Pericarditis, Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS), Pneumothorax, Pulmonary Embolism (PE), Aneurysms.

Shortness of Breath Causes

HORID mnemonic: CHF/ACS (Heart), Obstructive conditions (COPD/Asthma), Restrictive conditions, Infections (e.g., pneumonia), Death causes (PE, pneumothorax).

Acute Pathology Causes

BEAST mnemonic: Burst conditions (aneurysms, pneumothorax, etc.), Emboli, Arrhythmias, Stones (kidney/gallbladder), Twisting conditions (testicular/ovarian/intussusception).

Thrombotic Events from Atrial Fibrillation

Common events include stroke, ischemic limb, mesenteric ischemia, and acute renal failure.

Types of Kidney Stones

Struvite, Calcium (Ca), Uric acid, Cystine.

Salicylate Shuffle Mnemonic

Encompasses various clinical signs: ASA, Kussmaul breathing, ACS & CVA signs, Reye's Syndrome caution, Kawasaki's treatment, De Quervain's treatment and diagnosis, Niacin flush treatment, Samter's triad, Tinnitus.

Healthcare-associated Pneumonia (HCAP) Causes

PEAS mnemonic: Pseudomonas, E. coli, Anaerobes, Staphylococcus.

Alveolar Pneumonia Causes

MASH mnemonic: Morexia catarrhalis, Atypical pathogens, Streptococcus pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae.

Common Causes of Interstitial Pneumonia

Primary causes include viral infections like PJP and COVID-19.

Atypical Pneumonia Causes

MCL mnemonic: Mycoplasma, Chlamydia, Legionella.

Key Features of Mycoplasma Pneumonia

Symptoms: Cold agglutinins, Bullous myringitis, Erythema multiforme (may lead to SJS, TEN).

Marcus Gunn Pupils

Affected pupils enlarge with light exposure; mnemonic: Gunn in face = pupils get large.

Argyll-Robertson Pupils

Accommodate but do not react to light; remembered as pin-point pupils.

Assessment of Sick Kids

TICKLES mnemonic: Tone, Irritable/Consolable behavior, Kry = cry, Laborous breathing, Environment responsiveness, Suckling.

Vaccines Contraindicated in Pregnancy

Live vaccines mnemonic: In My Vag (Influenza, MMR, Varicella).

Key Aspects of Rubeola (Measles)

Symptoms include fever, rash progressing from head to trunk, Koplik spots.

Key Aspects of Rubella (German Measles)

Symptoms: low-grade fever, rash from head to trunk clearing the head, neck lymphadenopathy ("Bella" bites your neck).

Key Aspects of Roseola

Presents with high temperature and rash appearing as the fever breaks, typically ascending from chest to head.

Hutchinson's Sign

Herpes zoster affecting the nose; potential ocular involvement.

Key Aspects of Varicella (Chickenpox)

Characterized by multiple lesions at various stages of healing, described as "dew drop on a rose petal."

Key Aspects of Erythema Infectiosum (5th Disease)

Symptoms include coryza, slapped cheek appearance, caused by Parvovirus B19.

Effects of Herpes on the Face

Associated complications: Herpes Keratitis, Hutchinson's sign, Bell's palsy, Ramsay Hunt syndrome.

IgM Elevation Indicator

Mnemonic: M = moment; indicates current infection.

IgG Elevation Indicator

Mnemonic: G = gone; signifies when the infection has resolved.

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Test your knowledge of important mnemonics used in CME 4 Life for understanding causes of chest pain and shortness of breath. This quiz includes key terms like PAPPA and HORID to aid in recalling essential medical concepts. Perfect for medical students and professionals looking to reinforce their learning.