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Nurse Pathways Mastering Mnemonics for Success

Nurse Pathways Mastering Mnemonics for Success

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Calcium Channel Blockers (CCBs) like Verapamil, Nifedipine, and Diltiazem could be:

“Very Nice Drugs”

V: Verapamil

N: Nifedipine

D: Diltiazem


SSRIs (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors)


“Effective For Sadness, Panic, Compulsions”

E: Escitalopram

F: Fluoxetine

S: Sertraline

P: Paroxetine

C: Citalopram


ACE inhibitors, commonly referred to as “prils,”


“Can Quietly Lower High Blood Pressure”

C: Captopril

Q: Quinapril

L: Lisinopril

H: Enalapril (Hydrochloride for specificity)

B: Benazepril

P: Perindopril


These drugs work by inhibiting the angiotensin-converting enzyme, primarily for hypertension and heart failure management.


Beta Blockers is:


“Always Aim For Better Heart Protection”

A: Atenolol

A: Acebutolol

F: Fenoterol (less common but notable)

B: Bisoprolol

H: Hydralazine (used adjunctively)

P: Propranolol


Alternatively, for the most common beta blockers, you can use:


“ABCP”

A: Atenolol

B: Bisoprolol

C: Carvedilol

P: Propranolol


Both mnemonics emphasize their role in reducing heart strain and managing blood pressure.


ARBs (Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers), often ending in "-sartan," could be:


"A Really Big Loser"


A: Azilsartan


R: Riosartan


B: Big (loser) Losartan



MAOI drugs: PITS

P: Phenelzine (Nardil)

I: Isocarboxazid (Marplan)

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