Modality, the premier developer of learning applications for the iPhone and iPod touch, has transformed Lippincott Williams & Wilkins' popular Board Review Series Pharmacology Flash Cards for on-the-go course review and USMLE Step 1 test prep.

This application takes a clinically relevant approach to the study of drugs and drug types. 259 concise flash cards highlight the need-to-know information, utilizing a short definition or phrase that triggers the recall of an answer. Each card prompts students to commit a key point to memory, allowing for high-yield review and retention of the material.

These flash cards can be used alone or as a study supplement to the full Board Review Series text.

Sections:

•Autonomics
•Diuretics
•Cardiovascular
•Central Nervous System
•Drugs of Abuse
•Anti-inflammatory
•Blood
•Gastrointestinal
•Respiratory
•Endocrine
•Antimicrobials
•Cancer
•Toxicology
•Shared Effects

Features:

•Unique flash card interface enables fast navigation through card sets
•“Study Set” feature allows you to bookmark and save difficult or important cards for future review
•Shuffle mode for quick study within sections or with all sections
•Search functionality to help you find specific drug names and terms
•Ability to add personalized notes to each card
•Flash cards organized into fourteen drug types

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Examples:

Question: Used in the management of depression, it inhibits the reabsorption of both norepinephrine and serotonin within the synapse

Answer: Amitriptyline – Other tricyclic antidepressants include notriptyline, imipramine, and desipramine. Major side effects of this class include sedation, orthostatic hypotension, and cardiac arrthythmias.

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Question: Oral agent used in the treatment of hyperthyroidism

Answer: Propylthiouracil – Inhibits the iodination and coupling reactions in thyroid hormone synthesis. Methimazole also is used, although it can cross the placenta and enter breast milk.

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