PMHNP Glossary & Articles

Lithium Mnemonic

Use the mnemonic LITHIUM (or LMNOP) to remember the side effects and interactions of lithium: L - Lethargy (fatigue, sedation) I - Insipidus (diabetes insipidus, excessive thirst/urination) T - Tremor...

Lithium Mnemonic

Use the mnemonic LITHIUM (or LMNOP) to remember the side effects and interactions of lithium: L - Lethargy (fatigue, sedation) I - Insipidus (diabetes insipidus, excessive thirst/urination) T - Tremor...

Haloperidol Mnemonic: Key Facts, Side Effects, ...

To remember the drug Haloperidol, use the mnemonic “Halo Person Dulls Overload": Halo: Haloperidol Person: Think of a patient Dulls: Haloperidol is an antipsychotic, which dulls hallucinations Overload: Used for...

Haloperidol Mnemonic: Key Facts, Side Effects, ...

To remember the drug Haloperidol, use the mnemonic “Halo Person Dulls Overload": Halo: Haloperidol Person: Think of a patient Dulls: Haloperidol is an antipsychotic, which dulls hallucinations Overload: Used for...

Typical Antipsychotic Mnemonic: Memorize Easy

Memorize Typical Antipsychotic drugs, also known as First-Generation Antipsychotics (FGAs), using the following mnemonic: Drug Names:"High Flyers Chew Thorns" H: Haloperidol (High potency, treats schizophrenia, high EPS risk) F: Fluphenazine...

Typical Antipsychotic Mnemonic: Memorize Easy

Memorize Typical Antipsychotic drugs, also known as First-Generation Antipsychotics (FGAs), using the following mnemonic: Drug Names:"High Flyers Chew Thorns" H: Haloperidol (High potency, treats schizophrenia, high EPS risk) F: Fluphenazine...

Atypical Antipsychotics Mnemonic | Names, Side ...

Atypical Antipsychotics (AAP), also known as second generation antipsychotics (SGAs), include: Aripiprazole: Partial dopamine agonist, used for schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. -apine drug names: Clozapine: Treatment-resistant schizophrenia (TRS) Olanzapine: Schizophrenia,...

Atypical Antipsychotics Mnemonic | Names, Side ...

Atypical Antipsychotics (AAP), also known as second generation antipsychotics (SGAs), include: Aripiprazole: Partial dopamine agonist, used for schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. -apine drug names: Clozapine: Treatment-resistant schizophrenia (TRS) Olanzapine: Schizophrenia,...

Bupropion (Wellbutrin) Mnemonic

Key Points Bupropion (Wellbutrin) is an atypical antidepressant primarily used to treat depression and aid in smoking cessation. Wellbutrin works by inhibiting the reuptake of dopamine and norepinephrine, enhancing the...

Bupropion (Wellbutrin) Mnemonic

Key Points Bupropion (Wellbutrin) is an atypical antidepressant primarily used to treat depression and aid in smoking cessation. Wellbutrin works by inhibiting the reuptake of dopamine and norepinephrine, enhancing the...

Buspirone (Buspar) Mnemonic

Key Points Buspirone (Buspar) is an anti-anxiety medication used to treat generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) and is considered a second-line treatment after SSRIs and SNRIs. It has a delayed onset...

Buspirone (Buspar) Mnemonic

Key Points Buspirone (Buspar) is an anti-anxiety medication used to treat generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) and is considered a second-line treatment after SSRIs and SNRIs. It has a delayed onset...