Haemolytic anaemia haematological features

Mnemonic: BLUHR
Biliburin, unconjugated (INCREASE)
Lactate dehydrogenase (INCREASE)
Urinary urobilinogen (INCREASE)
Haptoglobin (DECREASE)
Reticulocytosis and polychromasia

Lymphoma treatment

Hodgkin’s Lymphoma                                          Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma
Mnemonic: ABVD                                                Mnemonic: R-CHOP
Adriamycin                                                             Rituximab
Bleomycin                                                              Cyclophosphamide
Vinblastine                                                             Hydroxydaunorubicin
Dacarbazine                                                           Oncovin (Vincristine)
                                                                              Prednisolone

Non-GI Causes of Vomiting

Mnemonic: ABCDEFGHI

Acute renal failure
Brain (Increased ICP)
Cardiac (Inferior MI)
DKA
Ears (labyrinthitis)
Foreign substances (Tylenol, theo, etc)
Glaucoma
Hyperemesis Gravidarum
Infections (pyelonephritis, meningitis)

Serious Complications of Oral Birth Control Pills

Mnemonic: ACHES Abdominal Pain Chest Pain Headache Eye Problems Severe Leg Pain

PDE isoenzymes

Drug induced sexual dysfunction

Decreased sexual desire        ---  CNS depressants and OCPs
Decrease Vaginal lubrication  ---  Antihistamines and Anticholinergics
Erectile Dysfunction               ---  Beta-blockers, TCAs, Dopamine antagonists
Enhanced Erection                 ---  Dopamine agonists
Priapism                                ---  Trazadone
Impair Ejaculation                  ---  Alpha1-blockers, SSRIs

Monoclonal Antibodies

ABciximab: antagonist of IIb/IIIa receptors (antiplatelet)
INFliximab: binds TNF (Rheumatoid arthritis and Crohn disease)
TASTtuzumab: ERB-B2 antagonist (breAST cancer)
PaliVIzumab: blocks respiratory syntycial VIrus

The 2 Mabs used in immunosuppression are: (no mnemonic for these)
Dacliximab: transplants (IL-2 receptor antagonist)
Muromonab: transplants (CD3 antagonist)

Extrapyramidal Symptoms

Mnemonic: DISCO IN THIS INN
4 hrs       -   Acute DYStOnia (DISCO)
4 days    -   AkINesia (IN)
4 weeks  -  AkaTHISia
4 months -  Tardive dyskINesia

Complications of atherosclerosis

Mnemonic: HE-PARTS
Hypertension
Embolism
Peripheral Vascular Disease
Aneurysm -> Rupture
Thrombosis -> Stenosis

Platelet Aggregation Agonists

Mnemonic: PET CAT
Platelet activation factor
Epinephrine
Thrombin
Collagen
Adenosine diphosphate
Thromboxane A2

Antibiotic Mechanisms

Reference: Medpedia

Inhalational corticosteroids

Mnemonic: BBFFT
BECLOMETHASONE DIPROPIONATE
BUDESONIDE
FLUTICASONE PROPIONATE
TRIAMCINALONE
FLUNISOLIDE

Drugs Used in Glaucoma

Mnemonic: AABCDE
Alpha agonist (non-selective) : Epinephrine
Alpha2 agonist : Apraclonidine
Beta blocker : Timolol
Cholinomimetic : Pilocarpine
Diuretic: Acetazolamide, Mannitol
Eicosanoid: Latanoprost

Functions of Interleukins

Mnemonic: Few T Bones Eaten At Arbys Need Seasoning Nowadays
 IL 1 - Fever
 IL 2 - T cell stimulation
 IL 3 - Bone marrow stimulation
 IL 4 - IgE production
 IL 5 - IgA production
 IL 6 - Acute-phase reactant production
 IL 8 - Neutrophil attraction
 IL 10 - Stimulates Th2
 IL 12 - NK cell activation

Drugs that raise Urea levels

Mnemonic: CAN'T LEAP
Cyclophosphamide
Aspirin (low dose)
Nicotine
Thiazides
Loop diuretics
Ethambutol
Alcohol
Pyrazinamide

Sickle cell disease Signs

Mnemonic: SICKLE 
Splenomegaly / Sludging
Infection
Cholelithiasis
Kidney – haematuria
Liver congestion / Leg ulcers
Eye changes

Aspirin overdose – Early symptoms

Mnemonic: DAFT HID
Deafness
Appear flushed
Fever
Tinnitus
Hyperventilation
Increased sweating
Dizziness

Shock: signs and symptoms

Mnemonic: TV SPARC CUBE
Thirst
Vomiting
Sweating
Pulse weak
Anxious
Rapid shallow breathing
Cold, clammy skin
Cyanotic
Unconscious
BP low
Eyes blank

Secondary Hypertension Causes

Mnemonic: CHAPS
Cushing's syndrome
Hyperaldosteronism
Aorta coarctation
Pheochromocytoma
Stenosis of renal arteries

Varicose veins: symptoms

Mnemonic: AEIOU
Aching
Eczema
Itching
Oedema
Ulceration/ Ugly (haemosiderin, varicosities)

Clinical features of anaphylaxis

Mnemonic: S ECG
Skin, 90%
Expiratory wheezing and other respiratory symptoms, 70%
Cardiovascular, 40%
GI and oral, 24%

Hypoxia Signs

Early Signs of Hypoxia                                       Late Signs of Hypoxia
Restlessness                                                           Bradycardia
Agitation                                                                Extreme Restlessness
Tachycardia                                                           Dyspnea
                                                                              Cyanosis