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Hi there guys! well I am so tired of failing the test. It was my third exam and studied really hard and there failed again. I just want to ask how did u guys answer Pharmacology questions if you have no idea what that drug is. thanks!

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No idea, then guess and move on.

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if u don't know the drug choose renal/kidney(or decreased urine output) or liver in the answer choices. if its asking for complication pick the worse among the choices.(e.g.blurry vision,halos around lights,SOB,seizures)

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thanks!

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Specializes in SICU.

I got some drugs on my NCLEX-RN exam I'd never heard of...

Caliotter3 is absolutely right! Guess and move on!!

It worked for me!

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No offense but why are you studying for a test you have NO IDEA what is going to be on it. You have to answer those questions and apply your BEST nursing judgment. Put the books down and just work on test questions......work on about 50-100 questions a day, answer them in the test mode, read the rationales on why you got the answers wrong. You can't study for the NCLEX........good luck! Try that NCLEX 4000 or any CD that has about 5000 based NCLEX questions to practice with!

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I was told to dissect the pharmacology questions that were asked and I did not know what it was. It finally worked for me :)! But alot of times just like Caliotter3 said, you have to guess and move on, can't spend too much time trying to dissect every question!! Please do not make the third time to take your test the charm, it's not!! You just have to keep on working at it no matter how many times you have to take the Test (monster :mad:) and you will finally get it. Use the Allnurses Tips on here for taking the NCLEX, they are wonderful, the tips helped me tremendously!! Good Luck to you!!

NurseLil-lea

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learn the drugs by endings and group the classifications but complications rather than learning each drug... this is what i did and it worked the best

• allergic reactions

-penicillin, nsaids, sulfonamide compounds (certain diuretics, antibiotics, oral hypoglycemic agents)

• carcinogenic

-chemotherapy

• dependence

-opiods, barbituates, amphetamines

• gi effects

-nsaids, hiv meds, antacids, corticosteroids

• hematologic effects

- coumadin, aspirin, heparin

• hepatotoxicity

-oral hypoglycemics, antiseizure, antifungal, lipid lowering drugs, tb drugs, immunosuppressants

• nephrotoxicity

-nsaids, antibiotics (bacitracin, rifampin, gent), analgesics (tylenol), anti-cancer (cyclosporins),

• teratogeneticity

-anticancer/immunosuppressant, antiseizure, sex hormones, ace inhibitors, nsaids, antithyroid drugs, coumadin, tetracycline

just know the endings, and use them with the common complications/side effects...i got a couple pharm questions and it helped

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Perhaps my pharm study guide will help you......Best of Luck....:):):)

NCLEX PHARM TIPS.doc

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Perhaps my pharm study guide will help you......Best of Luck....:):):)

hey there.. thanks for sharing your concise notes. Impressive.. Actually, I have the same dilemma on Pharma too.. Hopefully, Im gonna make it on my first take.

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Let me tell you,

I spent the majority of my time studying the "common drugs" things like Heprin and insulin. I knew all the major reactons and contraindications...

The meds I was tested on were ones I had never even heard of, and I know my meds.

I looked at the question for clues about the patient.. What the condition was IE Cancer, or MS.

I looked for reactions such as "Patient reported dizziness"- this thips you off to blood pressure. You just have to look for clues.

Sometimes the med name can give you a little hint to what in may do. Look for root words or things the sound like body parts such as Optic.. Or optho tipping you off to something like eyedrops.

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thank you all!

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