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13/06/2026

“Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy in 30 Seconds | NCLEX/NORCET
(DMD)
Quick Notes:-
Inheritance: X-linked recessive
Gene affected: Dystrophin gene
Affected gender: Mostly boys
Onset: 2–6 years
Key symptom: Progressive proximal muscle weakness
Classic sign: Gowers' sign (uses hands to "climb up" legs when standing)
Calf muscles: Pseudohypertrophy (large calves)
Lab finding: ↑ Creatine Kinase (CK)
Complications: Cardiomyopathy, respiratory failure
Management: Corticosteroids, physiotherapy, respiratory support
Mnemonic: "DUCHENNE"
D – Dystrophin deficiency
U – Uses hands to stand (Gowers' sign)
C – Calf pseudohypertrophy
H – Hereditary (X-linked recessive)
E – Early childhood onset (2–6 years)
N – No cure, progressive disease
N – Needs wheelchair in adolescence
E – Elevated CK level





12/06/2026

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12/06/2026

“Arthroscelrosis in 30 Seconds | NCLEX/NORCET Quick Facts”

Atherosclerosis – Quick Facts
Chronic disease characterized by plaque buildup in arteries
Plaque contains fat, cholesterol, calcium, and fibrous tissue
Causes narrowing and hardening of arteries
Decreases blood flow to organs and tissues
Major cause of:
Coronary Artery Disease
Myocardial Infarction
Stroke
Peripheral Artery Disease
Mnemonic: "PLAQUE"
P – Pressure (Hypertension)
L – Lipids elevated (High LDL cholesterol)
A – Artery narrowing
Q – Quiet progression (often asymptomatic)
U – Unhealthy lifestyle (smoking, obesity, diabetes)
E – Embolism/Events (MI, Stroke)
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LDL = Lousy cholesterol → increases plaque formation
HDL = Healthy cholesterol → helps remove cholesterol from arteries.





11/06/2026

“Wilms Tumor in 30 Seconds | NCLEX/NORCET
Wilms Tumor Quick Facts
Also called: Nephroblastoma
Most common kidney cancer in children
Usually occurs in children 2–5 years old
Presents as a painless abdominal mass
May cause hematuria, hypertension, and abdominal pain
Do NOT palpate the abdomen excessively (risk of tumor rupture)
Diagnosis: Ultrasound, CT/MRI
Treatment: Surgery (nephrectomy) ± chemotherapy/radiation
Prognosis is generally good with early treatment.

Mnemonic: WILMS
W – Waist/abdominal mass (painless)
I – Increased blood pressure (hypertension)
L – Little child (age 2–5 years)
M – Microscopic blood in urine (hematuria)
S – Surgery is the main treatment





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