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| Mnemonics for USMLE Step 2 CS cases HPI (history of present illness) Ask for: LIQOR AAA Code: L Location of the symptom (forehead, wrist ) I Intensity of the symptom (scale 1-10, 6/10) Q Quality of the symptom (burning, pulsating pain ) O Onset of the symptom + precipitating factors R Radiation of the symptom ( to left shoulder and arm) A Associated symptoms ( palpitations, shortness of breath) A Alleviating factors (sitting with my chest on my knees) A Aggravating factors (effort, smoking, large meals) Search for: PAM HUGS FOSS Code: P Previous presence of the symptom (same chief complaint) A Allergies (drugs, foods, chemicals, dust ) M Medicines (any drugs the patient used) H Hospitalization for any illness in the past U Urinary changes ( esp if diabetic, elderly ) G Gastrointestinal complains (diet changes, bowel movements ) S Sleep pattern (waking up/going to sleep ) F Family history (simmilar chief complaints/serious illness) O OB/GYN history (LMP, abortions, para ) S Sexual habits (active/preferences/STD ) S Social life (job/house/smoking/alcohol ..) mnemonic:CLITORIS: Code: Character Location Intensity Timing Onset Radiating Irritating and relieving factors Symptoms associated mnemonic:DIRECTION: Code: Drugs Infection Rheumatologic Endocrine Cardiovascular Trauma Inflammatory Other Neoplasm For Social History mnemonic:TIA SHOE Code: T obacco I llicit drigs A lcohol S exual H ouse life O ccupation E ating (diet) premenopausal symptoms mnemonic:HAVOC Code: H- hotflahes A-atropy of vagina V-vaginal dryness O- osteoporosis C- coronary artery diseases Depression. mnemonic:SIGEMCAPS Code: S-sleep I-interest G-guilt,gun E-energy M-mood C-concentration A-appetite P-psycomotor S-suicide Fatigue mnemonic:IMP ADH Code: I-infectin M -malignancy P-ptsd A-abuse D-depression H-hypothyroidism Insomnia counselling mnemonic=ABCDEFGHJKLMN Code: Avoid Bedtime Concerns (worries) Drugs (nicotine/caffeine/Alcohol) Excercise/Excitement (TV Shows) Follow Good Habits for sleep. Jetlag Keep List (Diary) Monitor Naps (day time) Enuresis Counselling mnemonic= SMILE SAM Code: Supportive (of the child) Monitor Intake (@ Day) Limit (@ Night) Encourage Washroom( @ bedtime) Sheets ( Rubber flannel sheets) Alarms ( >5yrs ) Motivate (thru Rewards) mnemonic= MEDOWS Code: Medications (regularity) Excercise ( for obese/sedentary life styles) Diet Modification( Salt/Fatty foods) Opthalmoscopic exams (annual routine) Weight Management (/control) Suger Check ups Smoking Cessation counselling mnemonic= SPANCSTER Code: Stressor ( any stress in life/tension etc ) Problems ( Heart /Lung/ CA) Advantages ( Improved breathing & Increased energy) Nicotine Patch ( I can offer you reading materials ) Counsellors ( I can refer u/ give # ) Support systems ( I can refer u /give #) Taper down ( if u cant do cold turkey den just taper down a bit) Excercise Programs ( eg Swimming ) Rewards ( reward urself, treat urself with a dinner 4m money saved off of quitting) STD / HIV Counselling mnemonic:STRIP BIMBO ! Code: SAFE SEXUAL PRACTICES TRANSMISSION ( to partners ) RISKS ( acquiring more STDs) IMMUNIZATIONS ( for Influenza/ Pneumococcal ) PREVENTION COUNSELLING ( REFER TO SW /CAN GIVE #) BEHAVIOUR COUNSELLING (REFER / CAN GIVE #) INTERVENTIONAL COUNSELLING ( REFER /CAN GIVE #) MEDICATIONS BARRIER METHODS (CONDOMS OPPURTUNISTIC INFECTIONS/OBSERVATION (FOR LABS) HOPI For A CC OF URINARY COMPLAINT mnemonic:FINISHED PUBS Code: Frequency ( How frequent do u Ux) Incontinence( Do u hav trouble holding Ux) Nocturia ( do u hav 2 wak up @ Night) Incomplete emptying ( do u feel fullnes after Ux) Stream (How is ur stream?) Hematuria ( did u notic any blood) Hesitancy (do u hav 2 wait b4 starting Ux) Dysuria (Did u hav diff Ux) Pyuria ( did u pus in Ux) Urgency (do u hav 2 rush) Burning (dysuria) (does it burn) Strain (Do u hav to strain during Ux) OBESITY mnemonic:OBESITY-DISC Code: Osteoarthritis Breathing problems Excess Cholestrol Sleep Apnea Increased Incidence Cas (Endomet/Breast/Colon) Type 2 DM hYpertension Depression Incontinence Stress Cholelithiasis/Cycle disturbances/Cardiac Syncope/ Loss of Consciousness/Spells mnemonic:CAMPUS
D/D Confusion mnemonic = DEMENTIA
D/D = BACK PAIN mnemonic = LIMCOTS
Nasuea & Vomiting mnemonic= A MOPING
Dizziness mnemonic: DENTAL CAMPUS
Mnemonic for orderly HOPI questions mnemonic= ABCDF- SIQOR AA ROS
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| Nice Thread |
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| wonderful buddy.good going |
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| Wow, very helpful stuff! Thank you, some are quite funny! |