STOP RE-READING YOUR NOTES 📚

I don't understand why people are still re-reading their notes when they study. That's called passive studying. But if you wanna earn straight A's, then you need to be doing active studying! One of my favorite ways to practice active studying is by doing the Feynman method. This is basically when you're taking a concept and explaining it back in the most simple way possible, like you're teaching it to yourself or someone else who has never learned this before. If you ever get stuck on a concept, then you immediately caught in that moment what you don't understand. Instead of re-reading everything over and over, you're able to recognize your gaps in knowledge and correct them right away. I've been using the Feynman Method with the Ankra app. This is what the Ankra app looks like on my computer. I just click Feynman Method. You can either upload your notes or even just type in a topic. I just upload my notes as a PDF. Then I type in the topic that I'm going to be explaining back. I use the voice memo feature to explain my notes in my own words. Explain "2nd generation anti-psych meds" The more you cover, the more feedback you get back. Backed by science This method combines three of the most replicated findings in learning research. Learning by teaching Students who explain material as if teaching someone else understand and remember it better than students who simply re-study it. Fiorella & Mayer (2013), Contemporary Educational Psychology. Retrieval practice Recalling knowledge from memory strengthens it far more than reviewing notes, and turning your gaps into flashcards puts this to work automatically. Roediger & Karpicke (2006), Psychological Science. Continue Explain "2nd generation anti-psych meds" The more you cover, the more feedback you get back. Audio attached How much will you cover? Optional. Feedback The learner accurately identified that 2nd generation antipsychotics address negative symptoms of schizophrenia and have a lower risk of extrapyramidal side effects. They also correctly mentioned metabolic syndrome and agranulocytosis as significant concerns. However, the explanation generalized agranulocytosis to the entire class when it is specific to Clozapine, included incorrect symptoms for metabolic syndrome, and missed several other important side effects and nursing considerations. The biggest gap is understanding the full spectrum of side effects and their specific drug associations within the class, as well as crucial monitoring requirements. Checked against the material you gave me. Got it wrong Medication name 'Ketripone' these types of drugs would be like Risperidone, or I think Ketripone or something. The correct medication name is Quetiapine (Seroquel). Symptoms of metabolic syndrome The more common side effects would be like metabolic syndrome, so you have to look out for weight gain, flushed skin, higher glucose maybe, like sweating, and acrocyanosis. While weight gain and increased glucose are part of metabolic syndrome, flushed skin, sweating, and acrocyanosis are not listed as components or common side effects for 2nd generation antipsychotics in the source material. Generalization of agranulocytosis They're going to have agranulocytosis. Agranulocytosis is a specific and severe side effect of Clozapine, a 2nd-gen antipsychotic, not a general side effect for all drugs in this class. Missed recording to the notes, Other uses for 2nd generation antipsychotics These medications are also used for bipolar Got it right Uses for negative symptoms of schizophrenia 2nd generation antipsychotics are used for positive AND negative symptoms of schizophrenia, which include anhedonia and alogia. Lower risk of Extrapyramidal Symptoms (EPS) These medications have a lower risk of EPS, though conditions like akathisia, parkinsonism, and acute dystonia are still possible. Example medication: Risperidone Risperidone is a 2nd generation antipsychotic. Metabolic syndrome as a side effect Metabolic syndrome, including weight gain and higher glucose, is a common side effect. Agranulocytosis definition Agranulocytosis refers to low white blood cells, leading to an increased risk of infection. Still unsure about something? Ask the AI tutor follow-up questions about this feedback. Chat about your results Close your gaps Flashcard gives me feedback on where I did well, or need to improve. Create review deck Add to existing deck Understanding before memorizing has helped me so much during nursing school. So if you wanna start studying smarter instead of longer, start studying actively instead of passively and use the Feynman method on the Ankra app