The document outlines the content and structure of a pharmacist qualifying examination, which consists of 100 multiple choice questions over 2.5 hours. It is divided into 10 subject areas, with Pharmaceutical Care and Disease State Management making up the largest percentage at 35%. The areas tested include toxicology, pregnancy/lactation, pediatrics, geriatrics, pharmacy calculations/compounding, pharmacokinetics, medication safety, over-the-counter medications, and pharmacy law/ethics. Exam references include the latest editions of Remington's Science and Practice of Pharmacy and Pharmacotherapy: A Pathophysiologic Approach.
The document outlines the content and structure of a pharmacist qualifying examination, which consists of 100 multiple choice questions over 2.5 hours. It is divided into 10 subject areas, with Pharmaceutical Care and Disease State Management making up the largest percentage at 35%. The areas tested include toxicology, pregnancy/lactation, pediatrics, geriatrics, pharmacy calculations/compounding, pharmacokinetics, medication safety, over-the-counter medications, and pharmacy law/ethics. Exam references include the latest editions of Remington's Science and Practice of Pharmacy and Pharmacotherapy: A Pathophysiologic Approach.
The document outlines the content and structure of a pharmacist qualifying examination, which consists of 100 multiple choice questions over 2.5 hours. It is divided into 10 subject areas, with Pharmaceutical Care and Disease State Management making up the largest percentage at 35%. The areas tested include toxicology, pregnancy/lactation, pediatrics, geriatrics, pharmacy calculations/compounding, pharmacokinetics, medication safety, over-the-counter medications, and pharmacy law/ethics. Exam references include the latest editions of Remington's Science and Practice of Pharmacy and Pharmacotherapy: A Pathophysiologic Approach.
The document outlines the content and structure of a pharmacist qualifying examination, which consists of 100 multiple choice questions over 2.5 hours. It is divided into 10 subject areas, with Pharmaceutical Care and Disease State Management making up the largest percentage at 35%. The areas tested include toxicology, pregnancy/lactation, pediatrics, geriatrics, pharmacy calculations/compounding, pharmacokinetics, medication safety, over-the-counter medications, and pharmacy law/ethics. Exam references include the latest editions of Remington's Science and Practice of Pharmacy and Pharmacotherapy: A Pathophysiologic Approach.
Qualifying Examination Blueprint (Nature & contents of the test)
Evaluation Content Relative Passing
Item Percentage Score 1. Toxicology 5% 2. Pregnancy and Lactation 5% 3. Pediatrics 5% 4. Geriatrics 5% (100 MCQs, 5. Pharmacy Calculation and Compounding 15% 2 hours) 6. Pharmacokinetics 5% 7. Pharmaceutical Care and Disease State Management 35% 60% 8. Medication Safety 5% 9. Over the Counter Medication 10% 10. Pharmacy Law and Ethics 10% Total 100%
Qualifying Examination References
Exam References 1. Remington The Science and Practice of Pharmacy Beringer, Paul et al,(Latest Edition). 2. Pharmacotherapy: A Pathophysiologic Approach, (Latest Edition).