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What is the CME 4 Life mnemonic for causes of chest pain?
What is the CME 4 Life mnemonic for causes of shortness of breath (SOB)?
What is the CME 4 Life mnemonic for causes of acute pathology?
What are the thrombotic events caused by Atrial Fibrillation (A Fib)?
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What are the types of kidney stones?
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What is the CME 4 Life Salicylate Shuffle and what does each action mean?
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What is the CME 4 Life mnemonic for HCAP causes?
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What are the CME 4 Life causes for Alveolar Pneumonia?
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What are the MC causes of Interstitial Pneumonia?
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What is the CME 4 Life mnemonic for Atypical causes of Pneumonia?
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What are key aspects to remember for Mycoplasma Pneumonia?
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What are Marcus Gunn pupils and how do you remember them?
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What are Argyll-Robertson pupils and how do you remember them?
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What is the CME 4 Life mnemonic for assessing/documenting sick kids?
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What is the mnemonic for vaccines not given during pregnancy (live vaccines)?
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What are the key aspects of Rubeola?
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What are the key aspects of Rubella?
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What are the key aspects of Roseola?
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What is Hutchinson's sign?
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What are the key aspects of Varicella?
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What are the key aspects of Erythema Infectiosum (5th's disease)?
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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.