Is Memorizing Drug Names Sufficient for Non-Medical Individuals?

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The discussion centers on a plan to learn about commonly used drugs for the common cold and chemotherapy. The proposed format includes the drug name, chemical compounds, intended use, and warnings, though there is uncertainty about the necessity of learning chemical compounds. Participants share insights on memorization techniques, suggesting mnemonic devices, the method of loci, acronyms, and acrostics as effective strategies for retaining drug names. A link to a resource with additional mnemonic aids and explanations about drug naming conventions is also shared, highlighting the importance of understanding root words in drug names.
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I have a plan to learn most commonly used drugs for common cold and chemotherapy related.
I am going to write them down in the following format

Drug name: xxxx
Chemical Compounds: xxxx
Intended Use: xxx
Warning: xxx

Each of them is shortly described. I still think I don't need to learn its compound though.
Do you think this is enough for my sole purpose that is to turn them into common knowledge ( because I am not a medical student ) ?

If anyone here is a druggist, could you tell me how long did it take you to memorize all common drug names ?
 
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Use pegging and method of loci. You can also use acronyms and acrostics to strengthen these memories.
 
dkotschessaa said:
I actually googled this (I have no medical background. I just thought your question was interesting) and found:

http://allnurses.com/nursing-student-assistance/there-easy-way-438475.html

Some good mnemonic devices there (aids to memory) as well as explanations about how different types of drugs have different root words, etc.

-Dave K

Nice link! Thanks Dave.
 
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