They ask a lot of scenario based question and some stand alone questions. I remember there were many pharmacy calculation questions, good amount of questions on major disease states. They like to ask a lot of questions on adverse drug reactions, special characteristics about certain drug, counselling points, drug Interactions and contraindications especially black box warnings. He was mostly asymptomatic when he developed sudden onset shortness of breath, when he presented to the emergency department.
A CT scan showed acute bilateral pulmonary emboli. In fact, one of the sample questions in the candidate's guide involves a calculation with a constructed response example i. Therefore students must prepare not only to select an appropriate answer from a calculation, but also perform the calculation themselves and input the answer into the exam. Start with calculating the number of units per hour needed based on his actual body weight. Then convert the units per hour to units per minute by dividing 1 hour into 60 minutes.
Divide this by the per mL concentration of your drug. Lastly, check for errors by rationalizing. As a professional pharmacist, you are expected to have a thorough, rounded knowledge of not just the facts but also the figures, too.
This is not an exhaustive list. These questions give you a realistic idea of the type, style and difficulty of pharmacy calculation questions that appear on exams. Attempt each question below and see how you perform. Our essential guide comes with access to additional content and practice tests online, so you'll have everything you need to face the exam with confidence.
A current, one-volume compilation of pharmacy knowledge, The APhA Complete Review for Pharmacy is also a popular reference for busy practitioners wishing to stay current. Hajjar,Brian R. Author : Amie D. Brooks,Cynthia Sanoski,Emily R. RxPrep Course Book. Author : Karen Shapiro,Sherry A. Brown,Stephanie D. Kaplan Naplex Prep Author : Brian R. Kaplan Naplex Prep Book Review:. Naplex Secrets Study Guide.
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