What's the Best Way to Learn Medications

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Can someone tell me the best way to learn tons of Medications, side effects etc. without taking a class....I looked for online links, ideas, etc and couldn't find anything.

Barbra

What are the most important things to learn about the medications that should be written on the flashcards? I'm assuming brand/generic name, major side effects, but what else?

You failed to mention actions, interactions and checking for allergies for such prescribed meds. I would also look for exotic/off-label uses, which may help immenesly when you just can't figure out why the pt. was prescribed XYZ drug.

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Specializes in geriatrics.

Aside from the patho class I had when I was in school, I learned my meds through various med surg rotations. Just the repetition of giving the meds was very helpful. Every summer, before I returned to school, I would review again. Now that I'm working, I'll look up certain meds when the need arises.

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