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NABP NAPLEX Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | NABP |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination |
| Exam Number: | NAPLEX |
| Exam Duration: | 360 minutes |
| Related Certifications: | Multistate Pharmacy Jurisprudence Examination (MPJE) |
| Exam Format: | Scenario-based questions, Computer-based test, Multiple choice questions |
| Real Exam Qty: | 225 (200 scored + 25 pretest) |
| Certificate Validity Period: | Varies by state board of pharmacy licensure rules (NAPLEX score validity typically determined by jurisdiction) |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Exam Price: | $575 USD (NAPLEX fee; additional NABP/licensure application fees may apply) |
| Passing Score: | 75 (scaled score) |
| Recommended Training: | NABP Official Preparation Resources |
| Exam Registration: | Pearson VUE Scheduling Portal NAPLEX Registration via NABP |
| Sample Questions: |  |
| Exam Way: | Computer-based testing at authorized testing centers (Pearson VUE) |
| Pre Condition: | Eligibility determined by U.S. state or jurisdiction Board of Pharmacy; typically requires completion of an ACPE-accredited PharmD program or foreign equivalency certification (FPGEC). |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://nabp.pharmacy/programs/examinations/naplex/ |
NABP NAPLEX Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Objectives |
|---|---|
| Topic 1: Implement | - Medication dispensing and counseling - Coordination with healthcare providers |
| Topic 2: Plan | - Dose adjustment and regimen optimization - Therapy selection and treatment design |
| Topic 3: Monitor | - Adverse drug reaction detection and follow-up - Therapeutic outcome monitoring |
| Topic 4: Assess Information | - Clinical evaluation of patient data - Interpretation of laboratory values and clinical findings |
| Topic 5: Obtain Information | - Patient data collection and medication history - Identification of drug-related problems |
Questions and Answers About NABP North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination
NABP North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination is an official NABP exam, listed under exam code NAPLEX. A passing result earns you the North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination (NAPLEX) certification at the Professional level. It also ties into Multistate Pharmacy Jurisprudence Examination (MPJE), extending its value across your certification roadmap. Employers read this credential as verified competence, which is why it keeps appearing in job requirements.
Expect 225 (200 scored + 25 pretest) questions inside 360 minutes on the NABP North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination exam. That pace punishes hesitation, so rehearse it: the ActualPDF software engine simulates the real exam scene, reminds you of the questions you got wrong, and pushes you to re-practice them until the clock stops being your enemy.
Passing NABP North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination requires 75 (scaled score), and the official registration fee is $575 USD (NAPLEX fee; additional NABP/licensure application fees may apply). Retakes charge the full $575 USD (NAPLEX fee; additional NABP/licensure application fees may apply) again, which is why experienced candidates treat preparation as the cheaper exam fee. Verify your readiness with repeated ActualPDF practice scores above the requirement before you commit to a date.
Eligibility determined by U.S. state or jurisdiction Board of Pharmacy; typically requires completion of an ACPE-accredited PharmD program or foreign equivalency certification (FPGEC).
Requirements evolve, so confirm the current conditions before registering on the official exam page.
Registration for NABP North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination goes through the official channels listed here.
When you schedule, note that the exam is delivered Computer-based testing at authorized testing centers (Pearson VUE).
NABP recommends the following training for NABP North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination candidates.
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The NABP North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination syllabus spans 5 domains, led by Assess Information, Obtain Information, and Implement. The complete topic list is published above; candidates who study the map first rarely get lost later.
NABP North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination Sample Questions:
LN is 84 YOM who is in hospital for a back surgery. His height is 5 feet and 4 inches, weight 85 kg and NKDA.
His past medical history includes hypertension, diabetes mellitus, major depression, hypothyroidism and chronic back pain. Post-op day 1, LN's medication includes Dexamethasone 8 mg iv q6h with taper dosing, Ondansetron 4 mg iv q6h prn for N/V, Levothyroxine 0.075 mg po daily, Lisinopril 10 mg po daily, Citalopram 20 mg po daily, Docusate sodium / Senna 1 tab po twice a day, Bisacodyl 10 mg suppository daily prn for constipation, Famotidine 20 mg iv q12hr, Metoclopramide 10 mg iv q6h, Metformin 500 mg po bid, D51/2NS with 20K at 125mls/hour and Hydromorphone PCA at 0.2 mg/hour of basal rate, demand dose 0.1 mg. lock-out every 6min, one hour limit 2.2 mg/hour. Pertinent morning labs includes serum creatinine 1.4 mg/dl, Mg 1.5 mg/dl, K 5.0 mmol/L, Na 135 mmol/L.
Which of the following medication may significantly cause QT prolongation?
- A. Levothyroxine
- B. Hydromorphone
- C. Lisinopril
- D. Citalopram
- E. Metformin
Correct Answer: D 🗳️
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A patient who weighs 80kg is ordered Esmolol at 50mcg/kg/min. Esmolol comes in 2500mg/250 ml NS premixed bags. What is the infusion rate in mls/hr?
- A. 32mls/hr
- B. 8mls/hr
- C. 20mls/hr
- D. 6mls/hr
- E. 24mls/hr
Correct Answer: E 🗳️
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LT is a 42-year-old white female with past medical history of epilepsy, gastroesophageal reflux disease and seasonal allergies. She weighs 86 kg, height 5'6" and allergic to Aspirin (rash) and Phenobarbital (difficulty breathing).
Her medications include Omeprazole 40mg daily, Phenytoin 200mg twice daily, Valproic acid 500mg four times daily, Loratadine 10mg daily. She comes to your community pharmacy to pick up prescription for Primidone 250mg twice daily.
Pertaining to Primidone what is the most appropriate action to take?
- A. Notify the physician, Primidone in contraindicated in patient with phenobarbital allergy.
- B. Notify the physician, Primidone in contraindicated in patient with Aspirin allergy.
- C. Notify the physician, Primidone in contraindicated in patient with gastroesophageal reflux disease.
- D. Notify the physician, Primidone dose is too low.
- E. Notify the physician, patient is already on three anti-seizure medication and primidone is not needed.
Correct Answer: A 🗳️
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JM is a 32-year-old women who comes to your diabetic clinic with complain of several episodes of hypoglycemia. She is on Insulin NPH/regular 70/30, 22 units twice a day with breakfast and dinner. 8 units with lunch.
After discussing with physician you decide to decrease the total daily insulin by 10% and change to insulin glargine once a day and Insulin Lispro three time a day at ratio of 50:50 - 50 % of long and 50 % of short acting insulin.
What is her new insulin regimen? Round down to the nearest 1 unit.
- A. 30 units of insulin glargine once daily, Insulin Lispro 6 units 3 times a day with meals
- B. 23 units of insulin glargine once daily, Insulin Lispro 7 units 3 times a day with meals
- C. 16 units of insulin glargine once daily, Insulin Lispro 4 units 3 times a day with meals
- D. 18 units of insulin glargine once daily, Insulin Lispro 6 units 3 times a day with meals
- E. 15 units of insulin glargine once daily, Insulin Lispro 5 units 3 times a day with meals
Correct Answer: B 🗳️
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After talking to the patient you find out LT has been incompliant with her three times a day Valproic acid, level came back at 35 mmol/L.
What is the most appropriate course of action?
- A. Valproic acid level is within normal limit, no adjustment is needed.
- B. Albumin needs to be obtained to calculate corrected Valproic acid level
- C. Notify the physician to increse the dose of Valproic acid.
- D. Notify the physician to decrease the dose of Valproic acid.
Correct Answer: A 🗳️
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