What's the Best Way to Learn Medications

[athomemom56]

Can someone tell me the best way to learn tons of Medications, side effects etc. without taking a class....I looked for online links, ideas, etc and couldn't find anything.

Barbra

[steelydanfan]

What are the most important things to learn about the medications that should be written on the flashcards? I'm assuming brand/generic name, major side effects, but what else?

You failed to mention actions, interactions and checking for allergies for such prescribed meds. I would also look for exotic/off-label uses, which may help immenesly when you just can't figure out why the pt. was prescribed XYZ drug.

[joanna73, BSN, RN]

Aside from the patho class I had when I was in school, I learned my meds through various med surg rotations. Just the repetition of giving the meds was very helpful. Every summer, before I returned to school, I would review again. Now that I'm working, I'll look up certain meds when the need arises.