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Pharmacology doesn't have to be about memorizing hundreds of drug names in a week. We can make this challenging subject manageable by focusing on patterns, categories, and building confidence over time.

• Break drugs down into categories - medication class, mechanism of action, therapeutic use, and key side effects
• Focus on distinctive side effects that stand out (like phenytoin causing gingival hyperplasia)
• Learn critical nursing considerations that keep patients safe
• Study by drug class rather than individual medications
• Group medications with similar endings (-olol for beta blockers, -pril for ACE inhibitors)
• Use color-coding, concept maps, and focused flashcards
• Create memorable mnemonics (like the 4 Bs for beta blockers)
• Practice pronunciation by breaking difficult names into syllables
• Form small study groups and teach concepts to each other
• Be strategic with AI tools as study supplements, not primary sources
• Give yourself grace - even experienced nurses look things up

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