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- Module 1: How to Learn Drugs Like a ProLearn the PlanRx 4-step drug learning framework and the safety vocabulary you must know before studying a single drug.7
- 1.1Welcome & How This Course Works3 Minutes
- 1.2Why Memorization Alone Fails on the PTCE and ExCPT4 Minutes
- 1.3The PlanRX 4-Step Drug Learning Framework5 Minutes
- 1.4Suffix Patterns: Learn One Class, Know the Whole Family
- 1.5How to Use Your Flash Cards With This Course
- 1.6Safety Vocabulary: NTI, ISMP, BEERS, Black Box, LASA, DEA Schedules
- 1.7Module 1 Quiz: How to Learn Drugs Like a Pro5 Questions
- Module 2: Cardiovascular DrugsMaster the full cardiac drug ladder; beta blockers, ACE inhibitors, ARBs, diuretics, nitrates, and alpha blockers with ISMP and DDI flags.8
- 2.1Beta Blockers (-olol): Metoprolol, Atenolol, Carvedilol, Bisoprolol
- 2.2ACE Inhibitors (-pril): Lisinopril, Enalapril, Ramipril, Perindopril
- 2.3ARBs (-sartan): Olmesartan, Losartan & Combination Products
- 2.4Calcium Channel Blockers (-dipine): Amlodipine & Combinations
- 2.5Nitrates: Nitroglycerin & Isosorbide Mononitrate
- 2.6Diuretics: Furosemide, HCTZ, Spironolactone, Triamterene
- 2.7Alpha Blockers & Vasodilators: Terazosin, Doxazosin, Hydralazine
- 2.8Cardiovascular DDIs & Safety Flag Rapid Review
- Module 3: Cholesterol & Lipid DrugsLearn every statin, fibrate, and lipid-lowering agent with the DDI patterns that make this class a frequent exam target.4
- Module 4: Diabetes & Endocrine DrugsCover all insulin types, oral agents, and levothyroxine with onset/peak/duration charts and high-yield safety flags.8
- 4.1Biguanides: Metformin — Renal Dosing & Lactic Acidosis Risk
- 4.2Sulfonylureas: Glipizide, Glyburide, Glimepiride — Hypoglycemia Risk
- 4.3DPP-4 Inhibitors (-gliptin): Sitagliptin, Linagliptin
- 4.4SGLT-2 Inhibitors (-flozin): Canagliflozin, Empagliflozin
- 4.5GLP-1 Agonists: Liraglutide & Semaglutide
- 4.6Thiazolidinediones: Pioglitazone — Fluid Retention & HF Risk
- 4.7Insulins: Glargine, Detemir, Lispro, Aspart, NPH — Onset/Peak/Duration Chart
- 4.8Thyroid: Levothyroxine — NTI Flag & Fasting Administration Rule
- Module 5: CNS: Antidepressants & MoodSSRIs, SNRIs, TCAs, mood stabilizers, Black Box Warnings, and serotonin syndrome — everything the exam tests on psychiatric medications.7
- 5.1SSRIs: Escitalopram, Fluoxetine, Paroxetine, Sertraline, Citalopram, Fluvoxamine
- 5.2SNRIs: Venlafaxine & Duloxetine
- 5.3TCAs: Amitriptyline, Nortriptyline, Imipramine — Anticholinergic Effects & BEERS
- 5.4Other Antidepressants: Bupropion, Trazodone, Mirtazapine
- 5.5Mood Stabilizers: Lithium — NTI, Toxicity Signs & Narrow Therapeutic Window
- 5.6Black Box Warning: Antidepressants & Suicidal Ideation in Patients Under 25
- 5.7Serotonin Syndrome: Recognition, Causative Drugs & Management
- Module 6: CNS: Anxiety, Sleep & SeizuresBenzodiazepines, non-benzo sleep aids, and antiepileptics; with DEA schedule rules, BEERS flags, and NTI monitoring requirements.4
- 6.1Benzodiazepines: Alprazolam, Lorazepam, Diazepam, Clonazepam, Temazepam — DEA Schedule IV & BEERS
- 6.2Non-Benzo Sleep Aids: Zolpidem, Eszopiclone, Zaleplon — DEA Schedule IV & BEERS
- 6.3Antiepileptics Part 1: Phenytoin (NTI), Lamotrigine, Levetiracetam
- 6.4Antiepileptics Part 2: Valproate (NTI), Topiramate, Pregabalin, Gabapentin
- Module 7: CNS: Pain, Opioids & Controlled SubstancesThe most safety-heavy module. DEA schedules, ISMP High-Alert opioids, naloxone, MAT, stimulants, and the complete Schedule I–V review.8
- 7.1Opioids Overview: Oxycodone, Fentanyl, Methadone, Tramadol — DEA Schedules & ISMP
- 7.2Opioid Rescue: Naloxone — Indications, Intranasal & IV Routes
- 7.3MAT: Buprenorphine/Naloxone — DEA Context & ISMP Flag
- 7.4ADHD Stimulants: Lisdexamfetamine & Methylphenidate — DEA Schedule II
- 7.5Non-Stimulant ADHD: Atomoxetine — Black Box Warning
- 7.6Muscle Relaxants: Baclofen, Methocarbamol, Tizanidine, Cyclobenzaprine
- 7.7Migraine: Sumatriptan & Zolmitriptan — Triptan Class Review
- 7.8DEA Schedule I–V Complete Review With Drug Examples
- Module 8: CNS: Antipsychotics & NeurologicalAtypical and typical antipsychotics, Alzheimer's agents, Parkinson's drugs, and MS medications with EPS and metabolic risk flags.5
- 8.1Atypical Antipsychotics: Quetiapine, Olanzapine, Risperidone — Metabolic Syndrome Risk
- 8.2Typical Antipsychotics: Haloperidol — EPS & Tardive Dyskinesia
- 8.3Alzheimer’s Agents: Donepezil & Memantine
- 8.4Parkinson’s Drugs: Levodopa, Levodopa/Carbidopa/Entacapone, Ropinirole
- 8.5Anticholinergic & MS Agents: Benztropine & Fingolimod
- Module 9: Respiratory & AllergyInhaler classification, SABA vs. LABA rules, ICS administration, leukotriene modifiers, and the montelukast Black Box Warning.5
- 9.1SABAs: Albuterol — Rescue Use Only, Not for Maintenance
- 9.2LABAs & ICS Combinations: Salmeterol/Fluticasone — Black Box Warning
- 9.3Inhaled Corticosteroids: Fluticasone Propionate & Budesonide — Rinse After Use
- 9.4Anticholinergics & Leukotriene Modifiers: Tiotropium & Montelukast
- 9.5Antihistamines & Biologics: Chlorpheniramine (BEERS) & Omalizumab
- Module 10: GI & Urological DrugsAll five PPIs, H2 blockers, antiemetics, laxatives, overactive bladder agents, and the nitrate contraindication for ED drugs.6
- 10.1PPIs (-prazole): Omeprazole, Pantoprazole, Lansoprazole, Esomeprazole, Rabeprazole
- 10.2H2 Blockers: Famotidine — Comparison to PPIs
- 10.3Antiemetics: Ondansetron, Granisetron, Metoclopramide — Black Box Warning
- 10.4GI Spasm & Laxatives: Dicyclomine, Senna, Lactulose
- 10.5Overactive Bladder: Solifenacin & Oxybutynin — BEERS Flag
- 10.6ED & BPH Agents: Sildenafil, Tadalafil, Vardenafil — Nitrate Contraindication
- Module 11: Musculoskeletal, Bone & Anti-InflammatoryNSAID safety, acetaminophen dosing limits, corticosteroid taper rules, gout agents, and bisphosphonate administration requirements.5
- 11.1NSAIDs: Ibuprofen, Naproxen, Meloxicam, Diclofenac, Nabumetone, Celecoxib — Risks
- 11.2Acetaminophen: Hepatotoxicity Threshold, Max Daily Dose & Combo Products
- 11.3Corticosteroids: Prednisone, Prednisolone, Hydrocortisone — Taper Rules
- 11.4Gout Agents: Colchicine (CYP3A4 DDI) & Allopurinol (Rash Risk)
- 11.5Bisphosphonates: Alendronate, Ibandronate, Risedronate — Upright 30–60 Min Rule
- Module 12: Anti-InfectivesAntibiotic class patterns, Black Box Warnings for fluoroquinolones and macrolides, antifungals, antivirals, and resistance concepts.7
- 12.1Penicillins: Amoxicillin, Amoxicillin/Clavulanate — Allergy Cross-Reactivity
- 12.2Cephalosporins: Cefdinir, Cefalexin, Ceftriaxone — Generation Comparison
- 12.3Macrolides: Azithromycin & Clarithromycin — QT Prolongation & CYP3A4
- 12.4Fluoroquinolones: Ciprofloxacin & Levofloxacin — Black Box Warning
- 12.5Tetracyclines & Other Antibacterials: Doxycycline, Clindamycin, Metronidazole, Nitrofurantoin
- 12.6Antivirals: Acyclovir, Oseltamivir, Valganciclovir
- 12.7Antifungals & Antiretrovirals: Fluconazole, Ketoconazole, Clotrimazole, Raltegravir
- Module 13: Specialty, Biologics & MiscellaneousAnticoagulants, immunosuppressants, biologics, hormonal agents, and specialty drugs — highest ISMP flag density of any module.5
- 13.1Anticoagulants: Warfarin (NTI/INR), Apixaban, Rivaroxaban, Dabigatran — ISMP
- 13.2Injectable Anticoagulants & Antiplatelets: Enoxaparin, Dalteparin, Clopidogrel
- 13.3Immunosuppressants: Cyclosporine, Tacrolimus, Methotrexate — ISMP & Hazardous
- 13.4Biologics & Hormonal Agents: Omalizumab, Denosumab, Ethinyl Estradiol/Drospirenone
- 13.5Specialty & Miscellaneous: Varenicline, Epoetin Alfa, Ferrous Sulfate, Finasteride
- Final Exam & Certification Readiness50-question cumulative practice exam, high-yield safety rapid review, LASA master list, DEA schedule reference, and test day strategy from Mardesia.5
- 14.1High-Yield Safety Rapid Review: All ISMP, Black Box, NTI & BEERS Drugs
- 14.2LASA Master List Review — Most Commonly Tested Pairs
- 14.3DEA Schedule I–V Quick Reference With Drug Examples
- 14.4Test Day Strategy From Mardesia — Timing, Flagging & Educated Guessing
- 14.550-Question Cumulative Final Exam (PTCE & ExCPT Format)
Test Day Strategy From Mardesia — Timing, Flagging & Educated Guessing
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