1.Mnemonic to Know Hyperthyroidism- - - S T I N G :
S: Sweating T: Tremor or Tachycardia I: Intolerance to heat, Irregular menstruation, and Irritability N: Nervousness G: Goiter and Gastrointestinal (loose stools/diarrhea)
2. diuretics fight hypertension as well as newer, more expensive blood pressure drugs.
3. the requirements for medical negligence to be proven are :
A. That there existed a duty of care.
B. That this duty of care was breached.
C. That the injury caused was a direct result of the breach of care. The important requirement of this test is that all the three points are to be seen from the eyes of what a reasonable man would. This makes it highly subjective.
that mere failure of a procedure does not entail medical negligence.
4. Initial tests for anemia are TLC, DLC, platelet count and reticulocyte count.
5. Mnemonic to know - Causes of atrial fibrillation -H E A R T .
H= CHF, other Cardiomyopathies, E= Enlargement of the atria ,A= Alcohol binge drinking ,
R= Rheumatic heart disease ,T= hyperThyroidism.
6. Mistakes in critical care : Pharmacokinetic changes lead to increased plasma drug concentrations and pharmacodynamic changes lead to increased drug sensitivity in the elderly.
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