Mnemonics - DIAGNOSIS Flashcards
Alcohol, Sedative, Hypnotic, or Anxiolytic Intoxication
SAM’S GIN
Slurred Speech
Attention Impairment
Memory Impairment
Stupor/coma/Death
Gait unsteady
Incoordination
Nystagmus
Alcohol, Sedative, Hypnotic, or Anxiolytic Intoxication Withdrawal
PAST NITES
Psychomotor agitation
Anxiety
Seizures
Transient Hallucinations
Nausea
Insomnia
Tremor
Excitability (Increased HR/BP)
Sweating (Diaphoresis)
Amphetamine/Cocaine Intoxication
A CODE BLUE
Agitation or retardation
Cardiac (tachycardia or bradycardia)
Opening of the pupil
Diaphoresis
Encephalopathic changes (like seizures, confusion)
Blood pressure
Loss of stomach content
Unstable muscle changes
Evidence of weight loss
Amphetamine/Cocaine Withdrawal
D-PANTS
Depression
Psychomotor agitation
Appetite Increases
Nightmares
Tiredness
Sleep
Hallucination Intoxication
DISTORT
Disoriented
Incoordination
Sweating
Tachycardia
Opening of pupil
Racing heart
Tremor
Cannabis Intoxication
MEAT
Mouth dry
Eyes
Appetite Increased
Tachycardia
Opioid Intoxication
SPARED
Slurred speech
Pinpoint pupils
Attention impairment
Respiratory Depression
Euphoria
Drowsiness
Opioid Withdrawal
ARMY FINDS
Aches
Rhinorrhea
Mood-Dysphoric
Yawning
Fever
Insomnia
Nausea
Diarrhea
Sweating
PCP Intoxication
MAP STAND
Muscle rigidity
Acute sense of hearing
Pain numbness
Seizures (or coma)
Tachycardia
Ataxia (loss of control of body)
Nystagmus
Dysarthria (problem with articulation)
Depression
A SAD FACE
Appetite Change
Sleep disturbances
Anhedonia
Dysphoria
Fatigue
Agitation
Concentration
Esteem
Mania/Hypomania
DIG FAST
Distractibility
Indiscretion
Grandiosity
Flight of ideas
Activity increase
Sleep deficit
Talkativeness
Anxiety
WATCHERS
Worry
Anxiety
Tension
Concentration Difficulties
Hyperarousal
Energy loss
Restlessness
Sleep disturbance
PTSD
TRAUMA
Traumatic event
Re-experience
Avoidance
Unable to Function
Month or more of symptoms
Arousal increased
