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Why suffix cards help in pharmacology

Drug names follow patterns, and many pharmacology courses test them through suffixes such as -olol for beta-blockers or -pril for ACE inhibitors. A set of pharmacology endings flashcards lets you link each ending to its drug class in a few minutes a day. Printable lists exist, but they rarely match the drugs your instructor covers, so a deck built from your own slides tends to be more useful.

  • Suffix cards that point to a drug class, not just a single drug
  • Front and back cards you can edit before you study
  • Spaced repetition that brings back the endings you keep missing
  • Quizzes on the same material to test recall, with explanations
Example pharmacology endings flashcards
What suffix marks beta-blockers?-olol, as in metoprolol and atenolol.
What suffix marks ACE inhibitors?-pril, as in lisinopril and enalapril.
What suffix marks statins?-statin, as in atorvastatin and simvastatin.
What suffix marks azole antifungals?-azole, as in fluconazole and ketoconazole.
What suffix marks proton pump inhibitors?-prazole, as in omeprazole and pantoprazole.
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Spaced repetition

Cards return on a schedule that shifts toward the endings you keep missing.

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DeckOwl reads your PDF, slides, notes or a photo of a class table and drafts cards for the suffixes and drug classes it finds. Check each card against your syllabus, then use spaced repetition to review the ones you miss most often.

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Frequently asked questions

How many drug suffixes should I memorize for pharmacology?

Start with the suffixes covered in your current unit, such as -olol, -pril, -statin, -prazole and -mycin. Add new endings as each unit introduces them so the list stays manageable.

Are suffixes enough to learn drug classes?

Suffixes give you a fast clue to the class, but you still need the indication, key side effects and nursing considerations for each drug. Pair each suffix card with one example drug and one side effect.

Can I export these flashcards to Anki?

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