Medical Mnemonics

A patient wakes up for an operation complaining of hearing loss in their left ear? Which drug is she likely to have received? A) Ciprofloxacin B) Benzylpenicillin C) Gentamicin D) Ceftazidime Answer is C Ototoxic medications include: Aspirin Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) Aminoglycosides (such as gentamicin, streptomycin, and neomycin) Loop diuretics  Drugs to treat cancer: Cyclophosphamide, Cisplatin, and Bleomycin.  - Aspirin  - Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as ibuprofen and naproxen. - Certain antibiotics, especially aminoglycosides (such as gentamicin, streptomycin, and neomycin). - Hearing-related side effects from these antibiotics are most common in people who have kidney disease or who already have ear or hearing problems. Loop diuretics used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure, such as furosemide (Lasix) or bumetanide. Medicines used to treat cancer, including cyclophosphamide, cisplatin, and bleomyci

A 55 year old woman who has recently come back from her holiday in Spain and noticed this lesion on her back. What is it? A) Melanoma B) Squamous Cell Carcinoma C) Basal Cell Carcinoma D) Papilloma Photo: The Skin Cancer Foundation Answer : B Squamous Cell Carcinoma Squamous cell carcinoma is the 2nd common cancer of the skin It normally occurs caused by chronic sun exposure and immunosupression. This patient has probably been on holidays without adequate sun exposure

Medical MCQ A 21 Year Old Male attends the Emergency Department after hitting a wall with his Right hand. He has pain and swelling. What is the cause of his pain? A) 1st Metacarpal fracture B) Distal Radius Fracture C) 5th Metacarpal Fracture D) 3rd Metatarsal fracture E) Scaphoid Fracture Answer : C) 5th Metacarpal Fracture - This is the most common metacarpal fracture. It is a minimally displaced transverse fracture of the metacarpal neck. It usually occurs after a sudden force such as a punch. 

Endocrine Glands of the Body :  Mnemonic  " T . A . P " (T2, A3, P4) T hymus T hyroid A nterior pituitary A drenal cortex A drenal medulla P osterior pituitary P arathyroid gland P ancreas P ineal

BELL'S  P alsy: B link reflex abnormal E arache L acrimation [deficient, excess] L oss of taste S udden onset P alsy of VII nerve muscles The cause of Bell's Palsy is unknown but it is thought to be viral in origin. It is important to outrule other causes such as stroke, brain tumours and herpes, Treatment includes steroids with follow up.

Branches Of Celiac  Artery (or Coeliac Artery) Mnemonic to remember the Branches " L eft H and S ide " Left   gastric artery H epatic artery S plenic artery