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NAPLEX Study Topics Checklist

The document outlines a comprehensive checklist for NAPLEX study topics, categorized into six main areas: Basic Pharmacists' Math & Calculations, Clinical Therapeutic Areas, Top 200 Drugs & Medication Knowledge, Compounding & Sterile Prep, Pharmacy Practice & Patient Safety, and Optional Topics. Each category includes specific subjects and skills that pharmacists need to master, such as dosing calculations, therapeutic areas like cardiovascular and infectious diseases, and compounding techniques. The checklist serves as a guide for pharmacy students and professionals preparing for the NAPLEX exam.

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NAPLEX Study Topics Checklist

The document outlines a comprehensive checklist for NAPLEX study topics, categorized into six main areas: Basic Pharmacists' Math & Calculations, Clinical Therapeutic Areas, Top 200 Drugs & Medication Knowledge, Compounding & Sterile Prep, Pharmacy Practice & Patient Safety, and Optional Topics. Each category includes specific subjects and skills that pharmacists need to master, such as dosing calculations, therapeutic areas like cardiovascular and infectious diseases, and compounding techniques. The checklist serves as a guide for pharmacy students and professionals preparing for the NAPLEX exam.

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NAPLEX Study Topics - Complete Checklist

1. Basic Pharmacists' Math & Calculations (~14%)

- Dosing calculations (mg/kg, BSA, pediatric/geriatric)

- IV rates (gtt/min, mL/hr), infusion time, flow rate

- Milliequivalents (mEq), osmolarity, tonicity

- Dilution and concentration (alligation, proportion)

- Compounding, reconstitution (powder to solution)

- Bioavailability and pharmacokinetics (half-life, Vd, AUC)

- TPN calculations (amino acids, dextrose, lipids)

2. Clinical Therapeutic Areas (~65%)

- Cardiovascular: HTN, HF, ACS, Arrhythmias, Dyslipidemia, Anticoagulants

- Infectious Disease: Antibiotic classes, HIV, TB, Stewardship, HAP/VAP

- CNS/Psych: Depression, Bipolar, Schizophrenia, Seizures, Parkinsons

- Endocrine: Diabetes, Thyroid, Contraception, Osteoporosis

- Respiratory: Asthma, COPD, Allergies, Smoking Cessation

- GI: GERD, IBD, Constipation, N/V/D

- Renal: CKD stages, Electrolytes, Dialysis dosing

- Hepatic: Cirrhosis, Hepatitis, Liver injury

- Oncology/Heme: Chemo classes, Antiemetics, Anemia, Myelosuppression

- Immunology/Rheum: Vaccines, RA, Gout, SLE

- Palliative Care: Pain, Opioids, End-of-life meds

- Special Pops: Peds, Geriatrics, Pregnancy, Beers List

3. Top 200 Drugs & Medication Knowledge (~10%)

- Brand/Generic names

- Drug class and MOA

- Indications and side effects

- Contraindications, interactions

- Counseling and monitoring

4. Compounding & Sterile Prep (~58%)

- USP <795> and <797>


- Aseptic technique, gowning

- Beyond-use dates (BUD)

- Risk levels

- Calculations for compounding

5. Pharmacy Practice & Patient Safety (~58%)

- Medication errors and reporting

- High-alert and LASA medications

- REMS, MedGuides

- Counseling and reconciliation

- Storage and stability

6. Optional Topics

- Clinical trials and phases

- Statistics: mean, median, SD, NNT/NNH

- Medical abbreviations

- Guidelines (e.g., ADA, JNC-8, GOLD)

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