Erectile Dysfunction Mnemonic – LIMP PENIS Mnemonic
Having trouble remembering all the important questions to ask during your patient encounter? Then try this Erectile dysfunction Mnemonic for USMLE Step 2 CS.
PHYSICAL EXAMINATION Erectile dysfunction mnemonic
NOTE: Make sure to wash your hands or wear gloves before you start physical examination. Make sure to ask for permission before you start each physical exam. Make sure to use proper draping (don’t forget to tie back patient’s gown). Make sure to explain the physical examination in layman’s term to your patient. Do NOT repeat painful maneuvers.
- Cardiovascular exam: Palpation, auscultation
- Pulmonary exam: Auscultation
- Abdominal exam: Auscultation, palpation, percussion
- Genitourinary exam (you are not required to perform this on your exam but should be part of your diagnostic work up to show you thought about it)
DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS Erectile dysfunction mnemonic
- Drug induced erectile dysfunction (eg. Beta-blockers, SSRI’s)
- Hypertension induced erectile dysfunction
- Diabetes mellitus induced Erectile dysfunction
- Psychogenic Erectile dysfunction (eg. Depression)
- Peyronie’s disease
- Leriche syndrome
DIAGNOSTIC WORKUP Erectile dysfunction mnemonic
- Genital examination
- Urinalysis, Microalbuminuria
- Serum glucose, HbA1c, BUN/Cr
- Complete Blood Count (CBC)
- Doppler ultrasound of penis
- Nerve conduction studies
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