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NAPLEX (North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination)

Pharmacotherapy by body system (cardiovascular, infectious disease, endocrine, CNS, oncology, respiratory, GI, renal), pharmacokinetics and calculations (dosing adjustments, IV calculations, compounding), drug interactions and contraindications, over-the-counter counseling, pharmacy law basics, immunizations, medication safety, patient communication. Emphasize clinical decision-making - NAPLEX tests application, not just memorization. Focus on top 200 drugs.

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Q1: A hospitalized patient received IV methylprednisolone 60 mg every 8 hours (180 mg total daily) for 3 days for asthma exacerbation. She's ready for discharge. Convert to an appropriate oral prednisone dose for outpatient continuation.
Q2: A patient with Type 2 diabetes is taking sitagliptin 100 mg daily. Labs show eGFR 42 mL/min (previously 58). What dosing adjustment is required?
Q3: Calculate the oral lorazepam equivalent for a patient currently taking alprazolam 1 mg three times daily who needs to switch to lorazepam for easier tapering. What is the appropriate TOTAL DAILY lorazepam dose? (Use conversion: alprazolam 0.5 mg = lorazepam 1 mg)
Q4: Match each heart failure medication with its primary mechanism of mortality benefit:
Q5: A patient stabilized on fluoxetine 40 mg daily for 2 years wants to switch to a different SSRI due to persistent insomnia. Before starting escitalopram 10 mg daily, how long should you recommend waiting after the last fluoxetine dose to minimize risk of excessive serotonergic effects?

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