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Pharmacology mnemonic sheet
This mnemonic sheet keeps pharmacology tied to safety. Use it for medication questions that ask what to check, what to teach, when to hold a dose, and when to escalate.
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Safety screen
- Allergy.
- Indication.
- Dose and route.
- Vitals and labs.
- Pregnancy, renal, and hepatic risks.
- Interactions and duplicate therapy.
Teaching screen
- Expected effect.
- Common adverse effects.
- Serious report-now symptoms.
- Monitoring plan.
- Missed dose instructions when appropriate.
| Prompt | Question to ask | Exam use |
|---|---|---|
| AID-VLI | Allergy, indication, dose, vitals, labs, interactions | Before giving or prescribing |
| TEACH | Therapeutic effect, expected side effects, adverse red flags, check-back, hold parameters | Client education questions |
| STOP | Symptom severity, timing, objective data, provider/regulator scope | Hold or escalate decisions |
Frequently asked questions
- Are mnemonics enough for pharmacology?
- No. Mnemonics help recall safety screens, but exam success depends on applying them to patient-specific cues and contraindications.
- How should I use this sheet?
- Use it after missed medication questions. Identify which safety or teaching check you skipped, then retest with a focused question set.