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)
• T: Tranylcypromine (Parnate)
• S: Selegiline (Emsam)
Note: Clients should avoid foods that are high in tyramine which could trigger a potentially fatal hypertensive crisis.
Erikson’s psychosocial stages, Piaget’s cognitive stages, and Kohlberg’s moral development stages.
Acronym: "SPICEFUL GROWTH"
Each letter represents a keyword or phrase that encapsulates key elements from the theories.
S – Sensorimotor (Piaget, Birth-2 years)
Focus on motor activity and trial-and-error learning.
P – Preoperational (Piaget, 2-7 years)
Development of language, imagination, and egocentric thought.
I – Initiative vs. Guilt (Erikson, 3-5 years)
Importance of exploration and developing purpose.
C – Concrete Operational (Piaget, 7-11 years)
Logical thinking and less egocentrism.
E – Egocentrism and Naivete (Kohlberg, Early Moral Stages)
Egocentric understanding of rules and morality.
F – Fidelity (Erikson, Adolescence, Identity vs. Role Confusion)
Developing personal identity through social relationships.
U – Universal Principles (Kohlberg, Advanced Moral Stage)
Focus on abstract moral reasoning and universal ethics.
L – Love (Erikson, Young Adulthood, Intimacy vs. Isolation)
Building relationships and emotional intimacy.
G – Generativity (Erikson, Middle Adulthood)
Emphasis on work, parenthood, and contributing to society.
R – Reciprocity (Kohlberg, Instrumental Hedonism Stage)
Understanding give-and-take relationships and fairness.
O – Obedience and Punishment (Kohlberg, Early Moral Stage)
Focus on avoiding punishment.
W – Will (Erikson, Early Childhood, Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt)
Developing independence and personal control.
T – Trial and Error (Piaget, Sensorimotor Stage)
Learning through physical interaction with the environment.
H – Hope (Erikson, Infancy, Trust vs. Mistrust)
Foundation of trust in the world through consistent care.
To remember the ages associated with Erikson, Piaget, and Kohlberg's stages, we can use this number-based mnemonic approach:
Mnemonic: "0-2, 2-7, 7-12, 12-18, 19-40, 40-65, 65+"
Each range corresponds to specific stages in their theories:
1. 0-2 years:
Erikson: Trust vs. Mistrust
Piaget: Sensorimotor
Kohlberg: Naïve Egocentrism (Moral foundations not yet formed).
Memory trick: "Tiny tots trust and explore through trial and error."
2. 2-7 years:
Erikson: Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt (2-3 years), Initiative vs. Guilt (3-5 years)
Piaget: Preoperational
Kohlberg: Punishment-Obedience Orientation
Memory trick: "Preschoolers assert independence and imagine the world."
3. 7-12 years:
Erikson: Industry vs. Inferiority
Piaget: Concrete Operational
Kohlberg: Instrumental Hedonism and Reciprocity
Memory trick: "School-age kids get industrious, logical, and fair."
4. 12-18 years:
Erikson: Identity vs. Role Confusion
Piaget: Transition to Formal Operational
Kohlberg: Good Boy/Good Girl Orientation, Law & Order Orientation
Memory trick: "Teens seek identity and social approval."
5. 19-40 years:
Erikson: Intimacy vs. Isolation
Piaget: Full Formal Operational
Kohlberg: Social Contract and Universal Principles
Memory trick: "Young adults seek love and higher reasoning."
6. 40-65 years:
Erikson: Generativity vs. Stagnation
Kohlberg: Mature application of moral principles
Memory trick: "Middle-aged adults focus on work, care, and legacy."
7. 65+ years:
Erikson: Integrity vs. Despair
Kohlberg: Fully developed personal moral principles
Memory trick: "Older adults reflect on life with integrity or regret."
Overall Age Trick:
Think in chunks:
0-2: Trust and trial
2-7: Play and imagination
7-12: Logic and fairness
12-18: Identity and relationships
19-40: Love and reasoning
40-65: Care and productivity
65+: Reflection and wisdom
