Atypical Memory

Question 1

What does the mnemonic ‘At Bre’s Clinic, Cool Queens Love Real Zips And Stylish Clothes’ represent?

Answer 1

Atypical Antipsychotics (SGAs)

Each word corresponds to a specific drug in the category.

Question 2

What drug does ‘At’ refer to in the mnemonic?

Answer 2

Aripiprazole (Abilify)

Activating, weight neutral.

Question 3

What drug is represented by ‘Bre’s’ in the mnemonic?

Answer 3

Brexpiprazole (Rexulti)

Adjunct for depression.

Question 4

What drug corresponds to ‘Clinic’ in the mnemonic?

Answer 4

Cariprazine (Vraylar)

Used for bipolar, has a long half-life.

Question 5

What does ‘Cool’ stand for in the mnemonic?

Answer 5

Clozapine (Clozaril)

Associated with agranulocytosis, TD-free.

Question 6

What drug is represented by ‘Queens’ in the mnemonic?

Answer 6

Quetiapine (Seroquel)

Sedating, great for sleep.

Question 7

What drug corresponds to ‘Love’ in the mnemonic?

Answer 7

Lurasidone (Latuda)

Used for bipolar depression.

Question 8

What does ‘Real’ represent in the mnemonic?

Answer 8

Risperidone (Risperdal)

Known for high prolactin levels.

Question 9

What drug is represented by ‘Zips’ in the mnemonic?

Answer 9

Ziprasidone (Geodon)

Associated with QT prolongation.

Question 10

What does ‘And’ refer to in the mnemonic?

Answer 10

Asenapine (Saphris)

Sublingual only.

Question 11

What drug corresponds to ‘Stylish’ in the mnemonic?

Answer 11

Sertindole

Not used much in the U.S., associated with QT risk.

Question 12

What does ‘Clothes’ represent in the mnemonic?

Answer 12

Olanzapine (Zyprexa)

Associated with metabolic syndrome.

Question 13

List the ‘Core 8’ Atypical Antipsychotics that are most testable.

Answer 13

• Abilify (Aripiprazole)
• Rexulti (Brexpiprazole)
• Vraylar (Cariprazine)
• Clozaril (Clozapine)
• Seroquel (Quetiapine)
• Latuda (Lurasidone)
• Risperdal (Risperidone)
• Geodon (Ziprasidone)

These are the key drugs to focus on for exams.