Useful acronyms and mnemonics

Question 1

Gynaecological system review 4Ps

Answer 1

PV discharge
PV bleeding (inter-menstrual, post-coital, menorrhagia)
Pain (pelvic pain, dysmenorrhoea, dyspareunia)
Pregnancy)

Question 2

Urological systems review

Answer 2

Storage: frequency volume, urgency/nocturia
Infection: dysuria, haematuria
Prostatic: hesitancy, poor flow, dribbling, incomplete emptying

Question 3

Gynaecological history extra bits:

Answer 3

MOSC
Menstrual: 1st day LMP, Menarche, menopause
Obstetric: Children, miscarriages, ToPs
Sexual
Cervical/contraceptives: smears etc.

Question 4

Rheumatology symptoms PRISMS acronym

Answer 4

Pain
Rashes, skin lesions, nail changes
Immune: systemic sclerosis, SLE, Sjogrens
Stiffness: RA, ank spond, SLE, reactive arthritis
Malignancy
Swelling and sweats

Question 5

Sexual history symptoms DD(S)PP

Answer 5

Discharge - urethral, vaginal, rectal
Dysuria
Swellings
Pain (anogenital, pelvic, dyspareunia etc.)
PV bleeding -

Question 6

Acronym for investigations

Answer 6

BOXES
Bloods - ABGs?
Orifice tests: urine dip, sputum culture, urine culture
X-ray or imaging
ECG
Special tests

Question 7

Asthma attack Mx.

Answer 7

OSHITME
Oxygen
Salbutamol 2.5 mg-5 mg NEB
Hydrocortisone 100 MG IV
Ipratropium bromide 500 mcg
Theophyline 1L saline
Magnesium sulphate 2G IV/20 mins
Escalate care (anaethetist)

Question 8

Paediatric history: Extra bits

Answer 8

BFGD
Birth - any problems
Feeding - breast, bottle?
Growth - Weights
Development - Any concerns? hitting MILESTONES
School progress

Question 9

Alcohol rapid screen (CAGE)

Answer 9

Cut down?
Annoyed when someone mentions your consumption
Guilty about drinking?
Eye opener to start your day/steady nerves

Question 10

Obstetric history extra bits:

Answer 10

CPG
Current pregnancy
Past pregnancy
Gynae (MOSC)