Should I concentrate a lot on Pharm/Drugs?

MaleNurseIL · Apr 15, 2012

I believe you need to know your meds to pass this exam.

KimberlyRN89, BSN, RN · Apr 15, 2012

I had about 5 pharm q's I think..or maybe ten..idk I really lost count lol. I watched these videos on youtube by a poster named agonsho agonsho - YouTube they were really helpful.

Schizoh · Apr 16, 2012

you should concentrate on prioritization and know the procedure , infection and signs and symptoms for the SATA.

diana2520 · Apr 16, 2012

sent you an email

we know that beta blockers end in lol once you see a med with those letters at the end you know its a beta blocker and not to give it to asthma/copd pts or to be careful with a pt with diabetes.

or anti-psychotics / neuroleptics

end in "ine"

thorazine

inapsrine

olanzepine

once you know the category, try to know the side effects, what foods they can eat, best time meds is taken and what to teach pt..you will be able to answer questions, that way.....

GoosbyLPN · Apr 16, 2012

Thanks Diana I got the email..

kit86 · Apr 16, 2012

May I have that email too? Im taking mine very soon and pharm is the LAST thing i decided to study. I know bad move. THANKS!

Step2012 · Apr 16, 2012

Hello everyone. Pharm is my weakest subject but I have been studying for the nclex since its in may. My question is this: there are so many side effects/adverse effects with meds,how could you remember it all?

morenoe · Apr 18, 2012

If there is any way I can get that emailed to me....that would mean alot to me..I'll be taking it for my second time and I'm still having trouble with pharm. This would mean the world tome ...thank you all so much!

Sharmi RN-BSN, BSN · Apr 18, 2012

I highly suggest feuer audio review for pharmacology which comes with the booklet.

Kenya has explained everything in such a simple way which will make pharmacology much easier.

Good luck

cold_ice · Apr 18, 2012

Im not sure if I should focus a lot on drugs. If someone have any pharm or drug info can u please send it to me.

Pharma could be your worst enemy on nclex.. So many questions about side and adverse effects.. It will ask interventions on certain drugs and also the best times they should be taken..

erint897 · Apr 18, 2012

I just took my pn exam yesterday and I had one calculation problem. I had quite a few questions on medications in general if you learn the prefixes and suffixes that will help alot so you have a general idea what the medications is used for.