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2009 September 28th, 08:18 PM
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I took the NAPLEX this past July. I spent 2 1/2 months studying, and still did not feel 100% ready to take it, but took it anyway. I figured I could spend another 6 months studying and still feel the same way...There's just so much to review! But I studied as much as I could and it was time to get it out of the way.
I was frustrated while taking the exam, because I felt like all of my studying was in vain...I did not expect to see random questions or drugs I'd never heard of. So, let me tell you this...Focus on the material you can prepare for, especially calculations and large disease states-Infectious Diseases, Cardiovascular, Diabetes, etc. Don't feel guilty if you can't answer what you don't recognize...do your best on the test material you have prepared for. I have never heard of anyone feeling confident after leaving the exam, and I was very unhappy after taking it. I was so restless until 2 weeks later when I got my results. I passed with a 96. My advice to you and all others--Do the best you can, with the time you have, and remember that the NAPLEX is a difficult exam to take, but not that difficult to pass. Good luck!  |
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2009 September 28th, 09:01 PM
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This is exactly what i need to hear. How did you prepare and did you do any practice tests before?
I feel so defeated and i haven't even taken the test yet. I have just 2 weeks left and i feel like there is so much i need to cover and not enough time. And you're so right about not knowing anyone who felt confident after leaving the test. I only know of one person that thought the test was easy and they did VERY well. I've been studying for months and I feel i don't know anything. You're proof that even though i feel this way I can still come out with a great score. Congrats to you on such a great score! Thanks for such WONDERFUL advice! |
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2009 September 30th, 01:33 AM
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I started out using APHA & notes from a review course I took, but it just took so long to get through them both (APhA is just so detailed). About midway through my studying, I ended up using Prontopass. The majority of my exam had patient profiles, so I think the Appleton & Lange book would have prepared me better than questions in APHA book.
I would only suggest taking the Pre-Naplex if you want to get a feel for a computer-based exam (especially if you have to use the on-screen calculator...luckily my test center provided hand-held calculators). I considered taking it, but kept delaying it because I didn't even feel ready enough to take that, since my exam was a week away and I was still studying. So I never ended up taking Pre-Naplex and I honestly don't think it would have made a huge difference either way. If your exam is quickly approaching, review calculations, brand/generic/category, and major disease states that you may be shaky on (which will make you more confident if you actually get those on your exam). I'm sure you know more than you think! |
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2009 September 30th, 01:41 AM
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NAPLEX Quick Review from A&L
Here are some quick facts to prepare for NAPLEX Miscellaneous Review Lists The following lists are intended to provide a brief review. They are by no means comprehensive and should not be used to make medical recommendations. Transdermal Systems Should Be Changed Accordingly Clonidine patch every 7 days Estradiol patch once-twice weekly (depending on brand of product) Fentanyl patch every 3 days Lidocaine patch every day (remove for 12 hours each night) Nicotine patch every day Nitroglycerin patch every day Oxybutynin patch twice weekly Scopolamine patch every 3 days Common Vitamins and the Condition That Results From Their Deficiency Ascorbic acid (vitamin C)-Scurvy Cyanocobalamin (vitamin B12)- Pernicious anemia Folic acid- Megaloblastic anemia Niacin (nicotinic acid)- Pellegra Thiamine (vitamin B1)- Beriberi, Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome Vitamin D- Rickets Viruses and Antiviral Agents That Inhibit Them Cytomegalovirus:Cidofovir (Vistide) Ganciclovir (Cytovene) Foscarnet (Foscavir) Fomivirsen (Vitravene) Hepatitis B: Adefovir dipivoxil Interferon alfa-2b (Intron A) Lamivudine (Epivir HBV) Hepatitis C: Interferon alfa-2b/ribavirin Pegylated interferon Herpes simplex virus: Acyclovir (Zovirax) Famciclovir (Famvir) Valacyclovir (Valtrex) Influenza A virus : Amantadine (Symmetrel) Rimantadine (Flumadine) Influenza A and B virus: Oseltamivir (Tamiflu) Zanamivir (Relenza) Respiratory syncytial virus: Ribavirin (Rebetron) Varicella-zoster virus: Acyclovir (Zovirax) Famciclovir (Famvir) Valacyclovir (Valtrex) Common Medications and Their Antidotes Acetaminophen- Acetylcysteine Benzodiazepine-:Flumazenil Digoxin- Digoxin immune fab Dopamine- Phentolamine Heparin- Protamine Iron- Deferoxamine Methotrexate- Leucovorin Morphine (opiates)- Naloxone Nitrogen mustard- Sodium thiosulfate Organophosphates -Pralidoxime/2-PAM Warfarin -Phytonadione/vitamin K Common Laboratory Tests and What They Indicate ANA titer- Rheumatic diseases aPTT- Used to monitor heparin therapy Coombs- Antibody screening for blood donor/recipient compatibility D-xylose- GI function Guaiac- Occult blood in the stool INR- Used to monitor warfarin therapy Prostate specific antigen- Prostate cancer Prothrombin time- Used to monitor warfarin therapy Reinsch- Screen for heavy metals Schillings- Vitamin B12 absorption (pernicious anemia) Sweat test- Cystic fibrosis Tropronins- Cardiac marker Drugs That Have Commonly Been Associated With Hepatic Failure Acetaminophen Ketoconazole Alcohol L-asparaginase Allopurinol Methotrexate Carbamazepine Niacin Cytarabine Oral contraceptives Erythromycin (estolate salt) Parenteral nutrition Flucytosine Rifampin Gancyclovir Sulfonylureas Isoniazid Valproate Drugs Commonly Associated With Decreased Renal Function Aminoglycosides Foscarnet Amphotericin B Gold salts Cisplatin NSAIDS Contrast media Pentamidine Cyclosporine Drugs Associated With Folic Acid Deficiency Anemia Barbiturates Primidone Methotrexate Pyrimethamine Oral contraceptives Sulfasalazine Phenytoin Trimethoprim Drugs Associated With Lupus Erythematosus-like Reaction Ethosuximide Phenothiazines Hydralazine Phenytoin Isoniazid Procainamide Methyldopa Quinidine Nitrofurantoin Sulfonamides Penicillamine Tetracyclines Drugs That Have Been Associated With Pancreatitis Alcohol Metronidazole L-asparaginase Parenteral nutrition Azathioprine Pentamidine Cimetidine Ranitidine Dideoxyinosine (DDI) Sulfonamides Estrogens Tetracycline Furosemide Thiazides Glucocorticoids Valproate Mercaptopurine Drugs That Have Been Associated With Photosensitivity ReactionsAmiodarone Naproxen Amitriptyline Oral contraceptives Doxepine Oral hypoglycemics Fluoxetine Phenothiazines Furosemide Piroxicam Griseofulvin Sulfonamides Isotretinoin Tetracycline Ketoprofen Thiazides Nalidixic acid Drug-induced Parkinson's Disease May Be Caused by Butyrophenones (especially haldol) Heavy metal poisoning Phenothiazines (especially thorazine) Reserpine Drugs That Have Been Associated With HyperglycemiaAmiodarone Nicotinic acid L-asparaginase Oral contraceptives Epinephrine Pentamidine Estrogens Phenytoin Glucocorticoids Thyroid hormones Lithium Drugs to Avoid in Pregnancy Atorvastatin Methotrexate Benzodiazepines Misoprostol Ergotamine Pravastatin Finasteride Raloxifene Fluorouracil Simvastatin Fluoroquinolones Tetracyclines Fluvastatin Thalidomide Hormonal agents Vitamin A (Palmitate) Isotretinoin Warfarin Lovastatin Drugs That Should Not Be Taken With Food Ampicillin Labetalol Astemizole Lansoprazole Cefaclor Levodopa Didanosine Lithium Digoxin Metoprolol Diltiazem Nimodipine Etidronate Penicillamine Furosemide Propranolol Indinavir Rifampin Isoniazid Zafirlukast Medications That Should Not Be Administered With Antacids Digoxin Ketoconazole Fluoroquinolones Quinidine Iron preparations Tetracycline Isoniazid Warfarin Common Emulsifying Agents Used in Pharmaceuticals Include Acacia Pectin Agar Sodium lauryl sulfate Gelatin Tragacanth Methylcellulose Common Preservatives Used in Pharmaceuticals IncludeBenzalkonium chloride Phenylmercuric acetate Benzyl alcohol Potasium sorbate Boric acid Propylparaben Chlorobutanol Sodium bisulfite Disodium edetate Sodium borate Methylparaben Thimersol Phenol Common Suspending Agents Used in Pharmaceuticals Include Alginic acid Carrageenin Sodium Carboxymethylcellulose Common Pharmaceutical Substances and Their USP Names Burow's solution àAluminum acetate solution (an astringent) Dakin's solution àSodium hypochlorite solution (diluted bleach) Lime wateràCalcium hydroxide solution Sweet oil àOlive oil Drugs That Are Highly Protein Bound Barbiturates Sulfur/sulfonamides Clofibrate Tolbutamide Salicylates Warfarin Agents That Inhibit CYP-450 Allopurinol Isoniazid Anabolic agents Metronidazole Chloramphenicol Monoamine oxidase inhibitors Cimetidine Oral antidiabetic agents Disulfiram Warfarin Agents That Induce the P-450 Microsomal Enzyme System Alcohol Nicotine Chloral hydrate Phenobarbital Chlordiazepoxide Phenytoin Cortisone Prednisone Imipramine Testosterone OTC Cough and Cold Products Commonly ContainAnalgesic Acetaminophen Antihistamine Brompheniramine Chlorpheniramine Clemastine Diphenhydramine Pyrilamine Triprolidine Cough suppressant Codeine Dextromethorphan Decongestant Phenylephrine Phenylpropanolamine Pseudoephedrine Expectorant Ammonium chloride Guaifenesin Sodium citrate Pharmaceutical References and What They Contain AHFS Drug Information -Displays the structure of each (American Hospital of the drugs referenced Formulary Service) Merck Manual -List of diseases and how to treat Merck Index -Encyclopedia of chemicals, drugs, and biologicals Red Book -Prices, lists of sugar-free, alcohol-free products pregnancy categories, photosensitivity information, etc. Remington's-Compounding information |
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2009 September 30th, 03:02 AM
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Do not worry too much. The build up to the exam is very stressful, but once you get in there you will find you know alot more than you think you do. I cannot stress the importance of calculations. You cannot pass the exam without a good grasp of them. Do calculations everyday in preparation for the exam. I read through APhA once and did many, many, many multiple choice questions and brand name generic name recognition daily. I passed with a score of 130 on my first try after 6 weeks preparation 5 hours per day.
You can pass too! I have books to sell if any one is interested. Apha 5th edition $30 Rexam reference guide $5 Comprehensive Pharmacy review practice exams $8 Rexam pharmaceutical calculations $5 A&L review of pharmacy 6th ed $5 Rexam flash cards otc and herbal $5 Rexam 30 minute review posters $5 email me if you want any of them. Thanks |
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2009 October 5th, 04:42 AM
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It is stressful before the exam. I did not use pronto pass cards for NAPLEX but I made my own cards for most important chapters. Using APHA tables as main reference plus some Kaplan Q banks information, I wrote down the drug generic/brand name, added very important dosage forms (cephalosporins, asthma drugs, morphine,….), and dosage (such as the most common dosage of statins, metformin, methetraxate, lisinopril, glyburide, plavix, coreg, imitrex, fosamaxetc...), maximum dosage of certain anticancer drugs…), take with food or without food (especially for HIV drugs). I reviewed them almost every day for the last week.
It is hard for me to remember the all top 200 to 300 brand names as I am a foreign graduate like most of you. I listened to the Prontopass brand name CD when I had spare time, when I was cooking, or taking break from studying. It really helps. Good luck for your coming exam. Last edited by shulin : 2009 October 5th at 04:45 PM. |
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2009 October 13th, 02:40 PM
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I have paid you for the posters on 10/02/2009. It has been 11 days and I have not received them. It does not usually take that long to send a package. What's going on? Your profile was set up to not receive private messages!!!
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