Do we have to know everything???

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Hi,

I am almost close to my test date. I am reading the content and practicing lot of questions. But in some questions,i can see some unknown medicines or disesases. I am very much scared,what if we get questions like this in real test? Do we have to aware of all the subject? How is it possible? Please advise me something............. How to deal with this situation?????

Thanks in advance......

Specializes in Pediatrics, Emergency, Trauma.
Thanks!!! I'm actually looking for the meds I'm the Saunders book I hope it's set up that way with the ending and the meanings, if not do you know where I can find that? [/quote']

What helped me was Pharm Phlash cards; there are also flash cards made by an AN member as well.

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what if nclex asks about side effects of a med u never heard? Or asks about symptoms of a disease you've never heard of?

You might be able to identify the class of medication (e.g., "-olol" is a beta blocker, "-caine" is a local anesthetic, etc.) to help you make an educated guess on meds-related questions.

But DivaLaJuicy is right to remind you that many questions have a lot of information in them that has nothing to do with the question being asked. Deep breath, and determine what the real question is.

And also remember that a certain number (and no, it is not a fixed number or percentage, no matter what some people will tell you) of questions are being tested for future use, and will not count. They may be misleading or otherwise not good test questions. So don't stress over every single item; just do your best. I remember I got a whole slew of hepatic-related questions (a weak spot for me at the time) and I was just panicked that I would blow my entire chance to be an RN because I wouldn't pass that section of the test (paper and pencil tests, 5 sections, 2 days). But of course I did pass... as 90%+ of first-time NCLEX takers do.

Of course when you're working and someone uses a term, mentions a disease or syndrome, or prescribes a medication you're not familiar with, you will immediately go and look it up or ask someone who knows. You can't do that in NCLEX testing, so you do the best you can.

Good luck!

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thank you Grntea:)

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Go to your Saunders book like take a exam I believe it's 75 questions to test your weak and high points. Saunders will then give you 6 week calendar

I chose to make my own.

I skimed thru chapter by chapter took notes did flash cards as well reviewed day in and day out took 100 questions a day that's based on my topic

Then after done I finish my notes I'd do 100-200 questions I'd alternate from NCLEX 3000 then to Saunders

That took me bout 18 days no breaks did bout 4-5 chapters a day

Then I made flash cards flash cards of labs meds also I reined the all nurses 39 page that's on here looked up every single thing not say it's wrong but I did that for review purpose and to keep everything fresh in my mind.. Also anytime your reading a question and you come across a word or disease or med you don't know look it up so you'll know next time

All your questions review review review your right and wrong rationales

Next your meds like the girl above said memorize them in endings etc and know the main thing what's the drug for main sign what is the first thing to check before and after admin and put teaching

Here some links I found helpful NCLEX/PN Pharmacology Flashcards - Cram.com

Then buy the la clarity book PDA and Kaplan book the more questions you expose your self too the better after you finish Saunders do lippincott questions you finish that do NCLEX 3000 alternate one every day back and fourth expose to differnt types and make sure you read understand and the question and try before looking at the answer choices what is the answer if you get to the point where you can do that your ready 100%

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Go to your Saunders book like take a exam I believe it's 75 questions to test your weak and high points. Saunders will then give you 6 week calendar

I chose to make my own.

I skimed thru chapter by chapter took notes did flash cards as well reviewed day in and day out took 100 questions a day that's based on my topic

Then after done I finish my notes I'd do 100-200 questions I'd alternate from NCLEX 3000 then to Saunders

That took me bout 18 days no breaks did bout 4-5 chapters a day

Then I made flash cards flash cards of labs meds also I reined the all nurses 39 page that's on here looked up every single thing not say it's wrong but I did that for review purpose and to keep everything fresh in my mind.. Also anytime your reading a question and you come across a word or disease or med you don't know look it up so you'll know next time

All your questions review review review your right and wrong rationales

Next your meds like the girl above said memorize them in endings etc and know the main thing what's the drug for main sign what is the first thing to check before and after admin and put teaching

Here some links I found helpful NCLEX/PN Pharmacology Flashcards - Cram.com

Then buy the la clarity book PDA and Kaplan book the more questions you expose your self too the better after you finish Saunders do lippincott questions you finish that do NCLEX 3000 alternate one every day back and fourth expose to differnt types and make sure you read understand and the question and try before looking at the answer choices what is the answer if you get to the point where you can do that your ready 100%

https://nursing.wright.edu/sites/default/files/page/attachements/NLN%20Pharmacology%20Study%20Guide%20final%206-3-2013.pdf

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Specializes in oncology, MS/tele/stepdown.

I was a pharmacy technician for 6.5 years, then I went to nursing school, and I studied the meds that I "knew" were going to be on the NCLEX. Naturally, I got questions almost exclusively with medications I had never even heard of, and that is saying something! But everyone is right - you can usually eliminate certain answers because they are obviously wrong. Do make sure you look at the meds that have therapeutic doses, like theophylline, because they will make an appearance.

When I got close to my test date, I stopped reviewing everything and started focusing on what I knew I was weak on or what I consistently forgot. It gets to a point where you have to stop and relax. Don't forget to breathe!

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Specializes in Hematology/Oncology.
what if nclex asks about side effects of a med u never heard? Or asks about symptoms of a disease you've never heard of?

know side effects of drugs in the same category. break down the sufffix, prefix, if that fails. try to get a hit from the name of the brand name.

neurotinin=neuropathic pain

DIGibind is the antidote for DIGoxin, etc

this is a crappy response but i got the question right. I Remember hearing about bromocriptine and weight loss.

Many weight loss supplements have caused gi distress and can make you vomit if you dont eat it with food.

So I said you take it with food, apparently its right. Anything that can cause GI Distress you take it with food.

bromocriptine is a parkinsons med btw.

Using non nursing knowledge can cause damage or it can help quite a bit

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Specializes in NICU.

I did have a question during NCLEX that I just had to kind of laugh at and move on. There was a med I had never heard of, and the answers had something to do with prioritization of care. I was not able to eliminate any and I just had to take a guess. Thankfully this was the only question where I felt I didn't have any techniques to make an educated guess. I'm glad I didn't spend too much time on it!

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