Overview
This lecture introduces the importance of recognizing drug prefixes and suffixes in pharmacology to efficiently identify drug types and their side effects.
Importance of Prefixes and Suffixes in Pharmacology
- Recognizing drug suffixes and prefixes helps identify drug types without memorizing every drug name.
- Grouping drugs by their name endings allows you to recognize medication categories quickly.
- Knowing these naming patterns improves recall and understanding during exams like NCLEX.
Use of Tables and Study Aids
- Organizing suffixes and prefixes in a table with drug types, rationale, and side effects aids learning.
- Understanding at least two side effects per medication is essential for exam preparation.
Study Resources Mentioned
- A table summarizing drug suffixes/prefixes, types, rationales, and side effects is available in the "70 diseases NCLEX cheat sheet."
- Resources are available in both physical and ebook formats.
Key Terms & Definitions
- Suffix — the ending of a drug name that often indicates its drug class (e.g., -olol for beta blockers).
- Prefix — the beginning part of a drug name that may help identify its group.
- NCLEX — National Council Licensure Examination, a test for nursing licensure.
Action Items / Next Steps
- Review and study tables that list drug prefixes, suffixes, and their associated types and side effects.
- Learn at least two side effects for each major drug class.
- Access the "70 diseases NCLEX cheat sheet" in either physical or ebook format for further study.