Oral Medicine Mnemonics
Oral Medicine Mnemonics:
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Curriculum of Oral Medicine Mnemonics:
ASA Classification Mnemonics
ASA 1
ASA 2
ASA 3 Mnemonics
ASA 4
ASA 5 and 6
Analgesics Mnemonics
Ibuprofen And Acetaminophen Have a Synergistic Effect
Analgesics for Severe Pain
Cases in Which Acetaminophen Should be Used instead of NSAIDs
Celecoxib is a cox-2 inhibitor
Opioids Side Effects (Quick Summary)
Opioids Side Effects (In Details)
Antihistamines Mnemonics
Diphenhydramine is an H-1 Antihistamine
Antihistamines Mnemonics
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Local Anesthesia Mnemonics
Maximum Dose of Epinephrine: Healthy vs Cardiac Risk Patients
Antibiotic Prophylaxis Mnemonics
Cases in which Antibiotics Prophylaxis is Not Needed
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Cardiovascular Diseases Mnemonics
Cyanotic Heart Defects
Maximum Dose of Epinephrine: Healthy vs Cardiac Risk Patients
Maximum Dose of Epinephrine: Healthy vs Cardiac Risk Patients
CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) Mnemonics
Rescue Breathing Rate in Children vs. Adults
CPR Chest Compressions Mnemonic: Rate & Method
The brain can survive 6 minutes without oxygen.
Bisphosphonates Mnemonics
Bisphosphonates Function.
Identifying Bisphosphonates through their Name
Bisphosphonates With Nitrogen Side Group Have Higher Potency
Farnesyl Pyrophosphate & Bisphosphonates with Nitrogen Side Group
Bisphosphonates Concentration in Trabecular vs. Compact Bone
Bisphosphonates Have a Variable Half-Life: Alendronate vs. Ibandronate
Medication-Related Osteonecrosis of the Jaws (MRONJ)
Diabetes Medication Mnemonics
Dipeptidyl Pepidase-4 Inhibitors Name Identification and Examples
Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 Inhibitors Key Facts (GIP and GLP are Natural Secretagogues)
Thiazolidinediones Name Identification and Examples
Thiazolidinediones Increase Insulin Sensitivity
Alpha Glucosidase Inhibitors’ Key Facts and Side Effects
SGLT2 Inhibitors Name Identification and Examples
SGLT2 Inhibitors Key Facts and Side Effects
Sulfonylureas Name Identification and Examples
Sulfonylureas Mechanism of Action
Drugs to Avoid in Well-Controlled Diabetics
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease COPD Medications Mnemonics
COPD Medication: Anticholinergics (Ipratropium And Tiotropium)
COPD Medication B Adrenergic Agonists MoA and Examples
Phosphodiesterase Inhibitors with Example (Theophylline)
COPD Patients Taking Theophylline Should Not Be Given Erythromycin
COPD Treatment Corticosteroids (Fluticasone vs Prednisone)
Precautions in Well-Controlled COPD Patients
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Asthma Mnemonics
Treatment for Acute Asthma Attack
Long-Term Asthma Control Medications
Leukotriene Receptor Antagonists (Treatment of Chronic Asthma) + Examples
Things to Avoid in Asthma: NSAIDs, Narcotics, and Barbiturates
Tobacco Cessation
Bupropion (Mechanism of Action & Side Effects)
Tuberculosis Mnemonics
Head and Neck Manifestations of Tuberculosis: ulcers, scrofula, tuberculous osteomyelitis
Tuberculosis Latent Infection: Isoniazid: Prevents Advancement of latent infection to active infection
Treatment of Active Tuberculosis Infection: Isoniazid, Rifampin, Pyrazinamide, Ethambutol
Cholesterol Mnemonics
HDL: Ideal value: Greater than 50 mg/dL
LDL: Ideal value: Less than 130 mg/dL + Review for HDL and LDL
Cholesterol medications: inhibit HMG-CoA reductase
Atherosclerosis Mnemonics
Atherosclerosis: Plaque prevents Nitrous Oxide from reaching the smooth muscle cells which prevents vasodilation
Atherosclerosis oral manifestations: pulp stones, periodontal disease, muscle pain and weakness (because of statins)
Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) Mnemonics
Brodsky Test: Based on Tonsil Size
Dental Management of High Cholesterol Patients: Avoid Macrolides and Antifungals because they Increase Plasma Concentration of Statins
Oral Cancer Mnemonics
Oral Cancer Incidence: Most common in Tongue, followed by the lip, then the floor of the mouth
Head and Neck Cancer Mnemonics
Oral Manifestations of Head and Neck Cancer Associated with Chemotherapy and Radiotherapy (2nd week of treatment)
Oral Manifestations of Head and Neck Cancer associated with Chemotherapy (Bleeding)
Oral Manifestations of Head and Neck Cancer associated with Radiotherapy
Multiple Myeloma Mnemonics
Oral Manifestations of Multiple Myeloma: Amyloidosis, and Punched out Radiolucencies
Bence Jones Protein Urine Test is often Used to Diagnose Multiple Myeloma
Platelet Pathway Mnemonics
Platelet Adhesion: Von Willebrand Factor (vWF) and GP1b
Platelet Activation: Thromboxane A2 (TXA2) and ADP
Bleeding Disorders Mnemonics
Von Willebrand disease is the most common congenital bleeding disorder
Vitamin K: required for the synthesis of factors II, VII, IX, X (2, 7, 9, 10)
Vitamin K deficiency is the most common acquired factor deficiency
Hemophilia: Factors deficient are all within the intrinsic pathway
Hemophilia A is caused by a deficiency in factor VIII (8)
Hemophilia B (Christmas disease) is caused by a deficiency in factor IX (9)
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Coagulation Tests: Activated Partial Thromboplastin Time (aPTT) Mnemonics
Introduction to Activated Partial Thromboplastin Time (aPTT)
Activated Partial Thromboplastin Time (aPTT) : Normal value = 25 -35 seconds
Activated Partial Thromboplastin Time (aPTT) : Tests intrinsic and common pathways
Activated Partial Thromboplastin Time (aPTT) : Best test for coagulation disorders
Review for Activated Partial Thromboplastin Time (aPTT) mnemonics
Coagulation Tests: Prothrombin Time (PT) Mnemonics
Prothrombin Time (PT): Introduction
Prothrombin Time (PT): Normal value= 11-15 seconds
PT is most used to monitor patients on warfarin
Coagulation Tests: International Normalized Ration (INR) Mnemonics
International Normalized Ratio (INR): smaller INR = clotter, higher INR= bleeder
INR and PT are most used to monitor patients on warfarin
Antiplatelet Medications Mnemonics: Aspirin vs Ibuprofen
Aspirin has an irreversible antiplatelet effect, while ibuprofen has a reversible effect
Antiplatelet Medications Mnemonics: Abciximab
Abciximab: prevents binding of fibrinogen and von Willebrand factor to GPIIb/Illa, inhibits platelet aggregation
Antiplatelet Medications Mnemonics: Clopidogrel
Clopidogrel: competitive inhibitor of ADP, inhibits platelet activation
Anticoagulants mnemonics: Apixaban
Apixaban is factor Xa inhibitor
Anticoagulants Mnemonics: Warfarin
Warfarin blocks Vitamin K reduction cycling which blocks factors II, VII, IX, X
Dental Management of Patients on Anticoagulants
Mnemonics for the Dental Management Based on INR
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Mnemonics
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Introduction to Key Facts
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Introduction to Key Facts
HIV is an envelope RNA retrovirus and contains reverse transcriptase
HIV has Glycoprotein on envelope which facilitates binding to host cells
HIV has a protein capsid within the envelope which surrounds the RNA, protease, and reverse transcriptase
HIV infects cells with the CD4 receptor
HIV summary and review
HIV Transmission
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) mnemonics
Dental management of AIDS patients (avoid NSAIDs)
Cytomegalovirus Mnemonics
Cytomegalovirus is also known as HHV5 and induces oral ulcers
Types of opioids with examples mnemonics
Natural opiates: morphine and codeine
Semi-synthetic opioids: heroin, oxycodone, and hydrocodone
Synthetic opioids: tramadol, methadone, and fentanyl
Combination opioids: percocet and vicodin
Types of opioids and example mnemonics review
Morphine Mnemonics
Morphine binds to mu receptors to produce analgesia
Opioid antagonists mnemonics
Naloxone is an opioid antagonist used to treat opioid overdose
Cocaine Mnemonics
Cocaine
Sedatives and Hypnotics Mnemonics
Introduction to sedatives and hypnotics
Benzodiazepines: name identification + most abused
Barbiturates: name identification
Sedative and hypnotics withdrawal symptoms
Marijuana Mnemonics
Marijuana: Key Facts
Marijuana Main Mnemonic + extracted from cannabis
Main psychoactive ingredient in marijuana is THC (delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol)
Marijuana causes altered perception
Effects of substance abuse of marijuana
Review of marijuana mnemonics
Marijuana’s patient considerations and oral manifestations
Alcohol Mnemonics
Alcohol is a depressant with a temporary stimulant effect
Alcohol’s withdrawal symptoms
Alcohol’s oral manifestations and patient considerations
Amphetamines
Amphetamines are synthetics stimulant drugs
Amphetamines cause dopamine release into the synapse
Amphetamines have a longer half-life than cocaine
Main effects of Amphetamines: Hyperactivity, Weight loss, Narcolepsy, Attention deficit, Depression
Effects of substance abuse of amphetamines
Review of Amphetamine’s Mnemonics
Methamphetamine Mnemonics
“Meth Mouth”: Oral manifestations of methamphetamine consumption
Peptic Ulcer Mnemonics
Helicobacter Pylori is most common cause of peptic ulcers
Chronic use of NSAIDs is the 2nd most common cause of peptic ulcers
Risk factors of peptic ulcers (anticoagulants and bisphosphonates)
Review of peptic ulcers mnemonics
GIT Pharmacotherapy mnemonics
GIT pharmacotherapy: key facts
H2 receptor antagonists (Ranitidine)
Proton pump Inhibitors (PPI): omeprazole
Review of GIT drugs mnemonics
Parathyroid Hormone Mnemonics
Parathyroid Hormone increases the levels of calcium in the blood
Hyperparathyroidism (brown tumor + elevated ALP)
Addison Disease Mnemonic
Addison disease is adrenal insufficiency
Aldosterone Mnemonics
Grave’s Disease Mnemonics (Hyperthyroidism)
Grave’s Disease: autoimmune disorder causing hyperthyroidism
Dental Management of Hyperthyroidism Patients Mnemonics
Dental Management of Hyperthyroidism Patients (limit use of NSAIDs & avoid epinephrine)
Thyrotoxic Crisis Mnemonics
Thyrotoxic crisis: list of key facts
Thyrotoxic crisis can be triggered by epinephrine
Treatment of Thyrotoxic crisis – part 1
Thyrotoxic crisis mnemonics review
Hypothyroidism Mnemonics
Hypothyroidism causes: iodine deficiency and Hashimoto’s thyroiditis
Hypothyroidism causes: Cretinism (inc. wormian bones and goiter)
Myxedema coma: severe hypothyroidism (+ tx: levothyroxine)
Pregnancy Mnemonics
Common Effects of Pregnancy: Introduction
Pregnancy: Increase in Coagulation Factors 8,9, and 10 (VIII, IX, X)
Pregnancy: Increase in the number of WBCs and neutrophils
Pregnancy: Decrease in the lung capacity + Review of All Effects
Premature Baby = before 37 weeks of gestation; Viable pregnancy: more than 24 weeks of gestation
Preeclampsia: Signs and Symptoms
Types of Antibodies Mnemonics
Types of Antibodies: Listing key facts
IgM: the first antibody produced upon antigen invasion
IgA: expressed in mucosal tissues and found in saliva
IgE: involved in allergy
Oral Manifestations of Hepatitis Mnemonics
Oral Manifestations of Hepatitis Mnemonics: Listing the key facts
Oral Manifestations of Hepatitis: Lichen Planus (Associated with Hepatitis B & C)
Oral Manifestations of Hepatitis: Hepatocellular Carcinoma
Review of the Mnemonics for the Oral Manifestations of Hepatitis
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