Master every drug class with suffix mnemonics, mechanisms, side effects, monitoring parameters, and patient teaching — all in one free interactive flashcard system built specifically for NCLEX-RN preparation.
Each card is structured around the four things NCLEX tests most heavily for every drug class.
The drug class name, the suffix mnemonic (e.g., -olol = beta blocker), mechanism of action, and prototype drug examples. Learn to identify any drug by its name alone.
Both common and serious/life-threatening side effects. Includes the most NCLEX-tested adverse reactions and which ones require immediate nursing action.
Specific vital signs, lab values, and clinical symptoms to assess. Includes when to hold the medication and when to notify the provider.
What to tell patients about their medication — dietary restrictions, timing, what to avoid, and warning signs to report. A major NCLEX test category.
When you know the suffix, you know the class. When you know the class, you know the side effects, monitoring, and teaching. Here's a preview of the highest-yield categories.
e.g., metoprolol, atenolol, carvedilol
e.g., lisinopril, enalapril, captopril
e.g., losartan, valsartan, irbesartan
e.g., atorvastatin, simvastatin, rosuvastatin
e.g., amlodipine, nifedipine, diltiazem
e.g., gentamicin, tobramycin, amikacin
Plus 10 more categories: Statins, Diuretics, Anticoagulants, Antidiabetics, Antipsychotics, SSRIs, Opioids, Penicillins, Antifungals, and Proton Pump Inhibitors.
Not just a list of drug facts. An interactive system designed around spaced repetition and active recall.
Tap to flip between the drug class front (suffix, class name, examples) and the clinical back (side effects, monitoring, teaching). Active recall beats passive reading every time.
Mark cards as Mastered, Flagged for Review, or leave as Unseen. Your progress persists so you can pick up exactly where you left off.
Randomize the deck to prevent order-dependent memorization. NCLEX questions won't come in the order you studied — your practice shouldn't either.
Focus on one drug class at a time or mix categories. Filter by cardiovascular, psychiatric, antibiotics, or any of the 16 categories.
Search by drug name, suffix, or class. Instantly find the card for furosemide, warfarin, or any drug you're unsure about.
Each card includes a specific NCLEX test tip — the exact clinical reasoning pattern the exam uses to test that drug class. Know what the question is really asking.
Every major pharmacology category tested on the NCLEX-RN, organized by the suffix mnemonic that makes them instantly recognizable.
| Drug Class | Suffix Mnemonic |
|---|---|
| Beta Blockers | -olol |
| ACE Inhibitors | -pril |
| ARBs | -sartan |
| Calcium Channel Blockers | -dipine |
| Statins | -statin |
| Loop Diuretics | Lasix/bumetanide |
| Thiazide Diuretics | -thiazide/-chlor |
| Anticoagulants | warfarin/heparin |
| Aminoglycosides | -mycin/-micin |
| Penicillins | -cillin |
| Antifungals | -azole |
| SSRIs | -oxetine/-ine |
| Antipsychotics (Atypical) | -pine/-done |
| Insulin | Regular/NPH/Glargine |
| Opioids | morphine/oxycodone |
| Proton Pump Inhibitors | -prazole |
| Feature | NCLEXSim | Quizlet | Anki | UWorld |
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| Drug suffix mnemonics | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | |
| NCLEX-specific test tips per card | ✕ | ✕ | ||
| Monitoring parameters included | ✕ | ✕ | ||
| Patient teaching per card | ✕ | ✕ | ||
| Free to use | Limited | ✕ | ||
| Integrated with NCLEX exam simulator | ✕ | ✕ | ||
| No account required | ✕ | ✕ | ||
| Progress tracking (mastered/flagged) |
"The suffix mnemonic system changed everything. I used to blank on drug questions — now I can identify the class from the name alone and work out the answer from there."
"I failed NCLEX once and pharmacology was my weakest area. After two weeks with these flashcards I went from 50% to 78% on pharm practice questions. Passed on my second attempt."
"The monitoring parameters section is gold. Every card tells you exactly what vitals and labs to watch — that's exactly how NCLEX questions are written."
Everything you need to know about NCLEX pharmacology and how to use these flashcards.
108 free flashcards. No account required. No credit card. Just the pharmacology knowledge you need to pass NCLEX on your first attempt.
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