by Kiringat

Seriously. I'm at a loss of what to do. There is soooo much weird, random stuff that shows up in practice NCLEX tests that I have no idea what to review for the actual test. Aside from diabetes related drugs... Are there any actual guidelines to study by? Does anyone have any hints or tips that have helped them out? Anything would be appriciated! Please!

Re: Help! Is there ANY possible way to review Pharm?

My professors provided us with a bunch of useful templates on medication I printed them and am going to read through them to help refresh my brain. If you would like you can send me a message and I can attach it to an email and send it to you. Just a thought.

Re: Help! Is there ANY possible way to review Pharm?

If you have the blue kaplan review book there is a section in the back of the book with an awesome review of various medications. The medication is catergorized and it is easy to remember.

I only studied medications with the kaplan blue book and i believe I passed the nclex the 2nd time because of this.

Re: Help! Is there ANY possible way to review Pharm?

I too am finding that there are TONS of drugs I have never seen or heard of in my review book. The only reason I think I am getting some of the questions right is because I guess. Sooner or later my luck is going to run out any suggestions ? A girl in Barnes and Noble told me to buy the Kaplan med cards that worked for her.... Ugh

Re: Help! Is there ANY possible way to review Pharm?

3 things. Memorize, Memorize, memorize

Re: Help! Is there ANY possible way to review Pharm?

I used a Springhouse Nurses Drug Guide 2007 and in the back it came with a pharm disk that had Nclex style of questions.

I know i have seen other drug books with disks in the back too, check your s out and see if it has questions on it.

I would try and do about 20 questions a day out of my pharm book.

FYI I only a few drugs on my Nclex, one was Viagra.(FYI you cant take two in a day!!!--I missed that one!)..the other was morphine. I dont remember if I had any others. I really didnt think my Nclex had many pharm questions...

Re: Help! Is there ANY possible way to review Pharm?

I think Sounders is enough. Try to study meds in groups, what are they for, and the side effects.
And watch for the clues, use elimination process. If the question asks you about adverse effect and the three answers are all about say "itching", choose "high blood pressure".