Episodes
Memorizing Pharm Book https://www.audible.com/pd/Memorizing-Pharmacology-Audiobook/B09JVBHRXK?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWT-BK-ACX0-281667&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_281667_rh_us In this episode I go over why it takes so much longer to study for pharmacology than other classes and what to do about it. 
Published 05/08/23
Free pharmacology audiobook if you've never had one with Audible before: https://www.audible.com/pd/Memorizing-Pharmacology-Audiobook/B09JVBHRXK?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWT-BK-ACX0-281667&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_281667_rh_us These two words, pharmacokinetics, and pharmacodynamics, get confused; I wanted to put up a quick way to remember the difference. If you want a longer explanation, go to episode 21, pharmacology basics, in the NGN NCLEX Memorizing Pharmacology Playlist.   
Published 04/29/23
Memorizing Pharmacology 2nd Edition https://www.audible.com/pd/Memorizing-Pharmacology-Audiobook/B09JVBHRXK?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWT-BK-ACX0-281667&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_281667_rh_us  Nursing school is a balancing act, so the first semester is especially dangerous because you haven't set the way you work. In this episode, I talk a little bit about two courses that are especially difficult and how to get through them by getting ahead.   
Published 04/27/23
Usually, you get this big list of herbals in pharmacology class with way too much information and it's so nice to be able to know what they all are for before embarking on what's the side effect or drug interaction. Want more mnemonics? See if you can get a free audiobook here: https://www.audible.com/pd/Memorizing-Pharmacology-Mnemonics-Audiobook/B07DLGC8MP?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWT-BK-ACX0-118296&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_118296_rh_us 
Published 04/26/23
In this episode, I interview Dr. Richard Roberts, a chemistry professor at Des Moines Area Community College, who gives some great advice on succeeding in chemistry. If you are interested in taking an online chemistry or pharmacology class, here's the link https://www.dmacc.edu/programs/pdp/pre-pharmacy/Pages/online-pharmacology-class.aspx 
Published 04/17/23
Beginner Book Link: https://www.audible.com/pd/Memorizing-Pharmacology-Audiobook/B09JVBHRXK?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWT-BK-ACX0-281667&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_281667_rh_us Advanced Book Link: https://www.audible.com/pd/Memorizing-Pharmacology-Mnemonics-Audiobook/B07DLGC8MP?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWT-BK-ACX0-118296&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_118296_rh_us The new NGN NCLEX is going to test your vocabulary and reading comprehension, and the first step is to understand how much pharmacology...
Published 04/03/23
I hit some of the high points in reproductive male and female pharmacology regarding prefixes, suffixes, and infixes. If you want a more detailed review, you can check out the audiobook: https://www.audible.com/pd/Memorizing-Pharmacology-Audiobook/B09JVBHRXK?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWT-BK-ACX0-281667&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_281667_rh_us 
Published 03/31/23
Peptic Ulcer Disease has several important concepts to remember; in this episode, I touch on some mnemonics to help you remember them. If you're interested in checking out the course online for a refresher you can go here: https://residency.teachable.com/p/mobile or if you need a credit course, here: https://www.dmacc.edu/programs/pdp/pre-pharmacy/Pages/online-pharmacology-class.aspx 
Published 03/27/23
Here is the link to the summer online course: https://www.dmacc.edu/programs/pdp/pre-pharmacy/Pages/online-pharmacology-class.aspx  and to the audiobook if you want to get a head start: https://www.audible.com/pd/Memorizing-Pharmacology-Audiobook/B09JVBHRXK?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWT-BK-ACX0-281667&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_281667_rh_us 
Published 03/18/23
B vitamins can be hard to remember with skipped numbers and names for each B vitamin. In this video, I go over some ways to help you remember.   Need more help? You can find many of my mnemonics books on Audible that you might be able to get your first for free if you've never had one before.  https://www.audible.com/pd/Memorizing-Pharmacology-Mnemonics-Audiobook/B07DLGC8MP?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWT-BK-ACX0-118296&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_118296_rh_us
Published 03/08/23
Another kind of niche topic is antidotes and poisons where you are expected to know which matches which. In this video, I give you some ways to better pair them together.  Need more help? You can find many of my mnemonics books on Audible that you might be able to get your first for free if you've never had one before.  https://www.audible.com/pd/Memorizing-Pharmacology-Mnemonics-Audiobook/B07DLGC8MP?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWT-BK-ACX0-118296&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_118296_rh_us
Published 03/07/23
A lot of time, eyes and ears get short shrift, but there are a lot of medications that you can readily remember with a few suffixes in this group.  Need more help? You can find many of my mnemonics books on Audible that you might be able to get your first for free if you've never had one before.  https://www.audible.com/pd/Memorizing-Pharmacology-Mnemonics-Audiobook/B07DLGC8MP?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWT-BK-ACX0-118296&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_118296_rh_us  
Published 03/06/23
Glaucoma is one of those topics that you see a lot of contraindications with, but not necessarily a good explanation of the pathophysiology. I do a 10-minute run down of the most important aspects of glaucoma with a few mnemonics to help out.   Need more help? You can find many of my mnemonics books on Audible that you might be able to get your first for free if you've never had one before....
Published 03/02/23
Antiarrhythmics are usually more of a "can you figure out which class this drug is in" and I give you a number of mnemonics to put the right drug in the right place.  Need more help? You can find many of my mnemonics books on Audible that you might be able to get your first for free if you've never had one before.  https://www.audible.com/pd/Memorizing-Pharmacology-Mnemonics-Audiobook/B07DLGC8MP?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWT-BK-ACX0-118296&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_118296_rh_us
Published 02/23/23
Hypertension treatments are really about a few drug classes: ACEIs and ARBs, Beta Blockers, Calcium Channel Blockers, Diuretics, and a few more. This episode has a few mnemonics and a focus on prefixes and suffixes that will help you remember them.  Need more help; you can find many of my mnemonics books on Audible that you might be able to get your first for free if you've never had one before....
Published 02/16/23
Hyperlipidemia treatments are really about statins and then what to do if that doesn't work. This episode has a few mnemonics that will help you remember them.  Need more help; you can find many of my mnemonics books on Audible that you might be able to get your first for free if you've never had one before.  https://www.audible.com/pd/Memorizing-Pharmacology-Mnemonics-Audiobook/B07DLGC8MP?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWT-BK-ACX0-118296&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_118296_rh_us
Published 02/14/23
Cough and Cold treatments really don't have a ton of medications, and this will episode will help you remember them.  Need more help; you can find many of my mnemonics books on Audible that you might be able to get your first for free if you've never had one before.  https://www.audible.com/pd/Memorizing-Pharmacology-Mnemonics-Audiobook/B07DLGC8MP?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWT-BK-ACX0-118296&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_118296_rh_us  
Published 02/12/23
Some oddball additional medications in asthma treatment, including theophylline, montelukast, cromolyn, methylprednisolone, omalizumab Need more help; you can find many of my mnemonics books on Audible that you might be able to get your first for free if you've never had one before.  https://www.audible.com/pd/Memorizing-Pharmacology-Mnemonics-Audiobook/B07DLGC8MP?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWT-BK-ACX0-118296&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_118296_rh_us    
Published 02/09/23
A quick rundown of asthma, COPD, and how to memorize the beta-2 agonists vs. anticholinergics vs. inhaled corticosteroids.  Need more help; you can find many of my mnemonics books on Audible that you might be able to get your first for free if you've never had one before.  https://www.audible.com/pd/Memorizing-Pharmacology-Mnemonics-Audiobook/B07DLGC8MP?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWT-BK-ACX0-118296&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_118296_rh_us   
Published 02/07/23
A quick rundown on some often confused terms hypotonic, hypertonic, and isotonic as it relates to IV fluids. Need more help; you can find many of my mnemonics books on Audible that you might be able to get your first for free if you've never had one before.  https://www.audible.com/pd/Memorizing-Pharmacology-Mnemonics-Audiobook/B07DLGC8MP?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWT-BK-ACX0-118296&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_118296_rh_us 
Published 02/04/23
From Glomerulus to Collecting Duct, I give you some easy ways to remember and sort the diuretics. You can find more mnemonics here on Audible as well. https://www.audible.com/pd/Memorizing-Pharmacology-Audiobook/B09JVBHRXK?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWT-BK-ACX0-281667&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_281667_rh_us  
Published 02/03/23
Just a quick review of some lab values as they relate to the Periodic Table of Elements. You can find more mnemonics here on Audible as well. https://www.audible.com/pd/Memorizing-Pharmacology-Audiobook/B09JVBHRXK?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWT-BK-ACX0-281667&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_281667_rh_us 
Published 02/01/23
If you want the peace of mind that comes from knowing you know the material, I have two book recommendations, Make it Stick: The Science of Successful Learning and this Memorizing Pharmacology Mnemonics that came 4 years after they wrote their book https://www.audible.com/pd/Memorizing-Pharmacology-Mnemonics-Audiobook/B07DLGC8MP?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWT-BK-ACX0-118296&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_118296_rh_us  It might be free if you've never had an audible book before. 
Published 01/31/23
To get a hold of my books, you can find Memorizing Pharmacology Second Edition HERE or Memorizing Pharmacology Mnemonics HERE In this episode, I go over how you can use SLUDGE CAT, to remember the cholinergics and what that means for pharmacology indications and adverse effects in that drug group.  
Published 01/30/23