FlashRX - Top 250 Drugs 3.1

FlashRX is an educational tool designed for healthcare students and professionals to aid in learning the top 250 medications used in outpatient settings, also known as the Top 200 Drugs or Top 300 Drugs. Unlike complex drug cards, FlashRX's database provides straightforward information to enhance users' fundamental knowledge.

Its focus on concise and practical knowledge aims to enhance understanding and retention of the top 250 drugs, serving as a learning instrument rather than a comprehensive drug reference.

The application caters to a diverse range of healthcare professionals such as pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, physician assistants, nurses, nursing students, physicians, and medical students. It is especially beneficial for individuals preparing for standardized exams like NAPLEX, BCPS, PTCB, ExCPT, PANCE/PANRE, NCLEX, USMLE, or COMLEX.

Features:

• Engaging flashcard and quiz modes for an optimized learning experience
• Customizable flashcards and quiz content covering brand/generic names, drug classes, indications, adverse effects, and dose ranges
• Quiz mode features a selection algorithm for varied distractor answers
• Adaptive (Leitner) learning mode to focus on areas where improvement is needed

Drug Database:

• Information on 250 commonly used outpatient medications based on sales data and therapeutic classes
• Audio pronunciations for both brand and generic names
• Detailed drug entries including brand name, generic name, pronunciation, drug class, indications, adverse effects, and dosing
• Customizable database allowing users to add/remove drugs, modify entries, and record pronunciations
• Option to group drugs into classes or custom lists for focused study

Adaptive Learning Statistics:

• Adaptive learning algorithm to monitor knowledge retention and guide further review
• Track learning progress through session statistics or a dedicated overview page

Author Information:

The app and its content were developed by Sean P. Kane, PharmD, BCPS – a clinical pharmacist, associate professor, and creator of ClinCalc.com. The drug information in FlashRX closely aligns with the educational course series The Top 250 Drugs (https://top250drugs.com).