Top 200 Drugs

Michael Unger・2 minutes read

The video covers the top 200 drugs used in pharmacy, including brand names and indications, organized alphabetically by generic name. Flashcards and shorter study sessions are recommended for better retention while studying for the PTCE testing content shift in 2020.

Insights

  • The PTCE testing content shifted in 2020 to include 40% medication-related questions, a significant increase from the previous 13.75% pharmacology focus.
  • Brand names in the video are shorter and more commonly used than generic names, with suffixes often indicating drug classification and indication, facilitating easier memorization.

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Recent questions

  • How are the drugs organized in the video?

    Alphabetically by generic name.

  • What is the shift in PTCE testing content?

    40% related to medications in 2020.

  • How can one improve drug memorization?

    Use flashcards or mnemonics.

  • What is the purpose of excluding salt substances in drug names?

    Easier memorization.

  • How can one reinforce drug memorization through audio?

    Download using YouTube to MP3 converter.

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Summary

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"Top 200 Drugs for Pharmacy Memorization"

  • The video covers the top 200 drugs used in pharmacy, although there are actually 245 drugs included to accommodate prescribing trends and locations.
  • The list focuses on common brand names, but many drugs have multiple brand names.
  • The drugs included have various indications, especially off-label uses, but the ones listed are deemed sufficient for PTCE testing.
  • The video excludes salt substances and inhalation mechanisms in drug names for easier memorization.
  • Starting in 2020, the PTCE testing content shifted so that 40% is now related to medications, whereas previously only 13.75% was pharmacology.
  • Brand names are generally shorter than generic names, and suffixes in drug names often indicate classification and indication.
  • The drugs in the video are organized alphabetically by generic name, but a future video will group them by class for easier memorization.
  • Flashcards or mnemonics can aid in memorization, and having someone test you with flashcards can make the process more engaging.
  • Retention decreases with prolonged study sessions, so it's recommended to study multiple times a day for shorter intervals.
  • Downloading the audio using a YouTube to MP3 converter allows for playback to reinforce memorization.

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Common Medications for Various Health Conditions

  • Hydromorphone or Dilaudid is an opioid agonist used for moderate to severe pain.
  • Hydroxychloroquine or Plaquenil is an anti-rheumatic with anti-malarial properties used for malaria, rheumatoid arthritis, or lupus.
  • Hydroxyzine or Adorax or Vistaril is an anti-anxiety agent or an antihistamine used for anxiety and itching.
  • Cabanate or Boniva is a bisphosphonate used for bone health and osteoporosis.
  • Ibuprofen or Motrin or Advil is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug used for pain and fever.
  • Hamipramine or Tofranil is a tricyclic antidepressant used for depression.
  • Indapamide or Lozol is a diuretic used for hypertension and edema.
  • Endomethacin or Indocin is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug used for pain, swelling, and gout.
  • Insulin Aspartate or Novolog is a rapid-acting insulin used for diabetes.
  • Insulin Glargine or Lantus or Basaglar or Toujeo is a long-acting insulin used for diabetes.
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