Already only generic name of all drugs?

RN403, BSN, RN · Aug 28, 2014

I have heard this would be happening but I am not sure when. Was it recently officially announced that they would only provide generic names? Have you tried looking on the NCSBN website, specifically, at the NCLEX test plan?

A classmate of mine called and asked about this and received an answer...but this was months ago. You might try to call and ask this question to see what will be on your test next month.

awomack22 · Aug 28, 2014

I took the NCLEX on Monday and noticed that. No brand names from what I could remember. Stay positive!

MissMoo25, BSN, MSN, RN, APRN, NP · Aug 28, 2014

I took it yesterday and yes there are ONLY generic drug names on this exam.

NicoleBrokaw · Aug 28, 2014

I had only generic drugs and took mine Monday

xxsunshineBellaxx · Aug 28, 2014

wow that sucks...

Soiledbrains · Aug 28, 2014

I took mine yesterday and yes I had only generic names for meds except for one question. The answers were very trick because 2 stated the brand name of the drug while the other 2 stated "this medication". Unfortunately, for me, I had no idea what the med was anyway, lol. I truly never heard of it. The test was much harder than I anticipated! It shut off around 150 questions and just my luck the PVT is now dead. I was in the parking lot panicking because I was receiving no pop-ups and not seeing a "delivery sent" status. Grrrrrr! I took mIne on Tuesday at 4pm (6 years after graduTing school - long story) so hopefully tomorrow I can get the results. I'm so nervous! But, yeah, anyway, good luck to you and yes only generic names! You can do it girl! Remember your formulas as well, I.e., wants/have and how to change drip factors. It's not all pharm though. As long as your know the classification of the drugs you can work your way through the answers and pick the right one!

natalieonaje · Aug 28, 2014

When I took the Kaplan review, the teacher warned us and when she went over the review questions, she only used generics. I took the NCLEX on Aug 7th and all my meds had only the generic names. Knowing the classifications of the meds and the endings will definitely help you. Good Luck!

jaconcha · Aug 28, 2014

I took it August 12th and only got GENERIC. No trade names.

Nienna Celebrindal · Aug 28, 2014

Same here

sr20alex · Aug 28, 2014

My friend took it last week and said it was generics only.

May I ask how many of you guys had a lot of pharm questions?

jaconcha · Aug 28, 2014

My friend took it last week and said it was generics only.
May I ask how many of you guys had a lot of pharm questions?

I think I got 3-4... and I passed at 75.