NAPLEX EXAM PREPARATION

 

 

January - March: Foundations and Core Concepts

January

• Week 1-2: Introduction to NAPLEX, setting goals, and creating a study schedule.

• Week 3-4: Pharmacokinetics (ADME processes).

February

• Week 1-2: Pharmacodynamics (mechanisms of drug action).

• Week 3-4: Pharmaceutical Calculations (dosage, conversions, dilutions).

March

• Week 1-2: Patient Assessment (laboratory values, physical assessment).

• Week 3-4: Evidence-Based Medicine (clinical decision-making).

 

April - June: Pharmacotherapy and Disease Management

April

• Week 1-2: Cardiovascular Disorders.

• Week 3-4: Infectious Diseases.

May

• Week 1-2: Oncology.

• Week 3-4: Endocrine Disorders (diabetes, thyroid disorders).

June

• Week 1-2: Respiratory Disorders (asthma, COPD).

• Week 3-4: Gastrointestinal Disorders (GERD, IBD).

 

July - September: Patient Safety and Practice Management

July

• Week 1-2: Medication Safety (adverse drug reactions, medication errors).

• Week 3-4: Pain Management and Palliative Care.

August

• Week 1-2: Psychiatric Disorders (depression, anxiety, schizophrenia).

• Week 3-4: Neurological Disorders (epilepsy, Parkinson’s disease).

September

• Week 1-2: Pediatric and Geriatric Pharmacotherapy.

• Week 3-4: Women's Health (OB/GYN, contraception).

 

October - December: Final Preparation and Review

October

• Week 1-2: Compounding and Pharmacy Practice (sterile and non-sterile techniques).

• Week 3-4: Medication Dispensing and Distribution (prescription verification).

November

• Week 1-2: Pharmacy Operations (inventory management, regulatory issues).

• Week 3-4: Patient Education and Health Promotion.

December

• Week 1-2: Comprehensive Review of All Topics.

• Week 3-4: Practice Exams and Weak Areas Focus.

 

Weekly Study Plan

• Monday-Wednesday: Study new material.

• Thursday-Friday: Review and practice questions.

• Saturday-Sunday: Rest or catch up.

 

Additional Tips

• Regular Practice: Take practice exams monthly.

• Stay Updated: Keep up with new guidelines and drug approvals.

• Join Study Groups: Collaborate with peers for discussions and quizzes.

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