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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
CPR: Artery for Checking the Pulse – Adult & Child vs Infant Mnemonic
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)

Drugs that Can Cause 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
Biguanide: Metformin is a Biguanide
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)
COPD Treatments for Different Stages
Precautions in Well-Controlled COPD Patients
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Asthma Mnemonics

NSAIDs Can Trigger an Asthma Attack
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 vs LDL: Which is “good” and which is “bad”?
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
Platelet Aggregation: GPIIb/IIIa 

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 Key Facts
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

Peptic Ulcer Key Facts
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
Antacids limit the absorption of tetracyclines and ciprofloxacin
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

Aldosterone regulates sodium levels

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
Treatment of Thyrotoxic crisis: Thiouracil
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
IgG: Most common type of antibodies, crosses the placenta 
IgM: the first antibody produced upon antigen invasion
IgA: expressed in mucosal tissues and found in saliva
IgE: involved in allergy
Review of antibodies mnemonics

Oral Manifestations of Hepatitis Mnemonics

Oral Manifestations of Hepatitis Mnemonics: Listing the key facts
Oral Manifestations of Hepatitis: Xerostomia and Atrophic Glossitis
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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