New York Hospital Queens Pharm Test

[TestJo]

Hi all!

I am going to take the Pharm exam for New York Hospital Queens next week and have been studying their review packet like crazy.

I'm strong in math and dosage calculations. For the drugs, I know what they are for, their classifications, and MAJOR side effects. But I have trouble recalling dosages, specific interactions, other side effects, and details such as whether or not the drug can be taken with food.

How specific are hospital pharm tests and do they commonly ask for dosages? This is my first ever hospital pharm exam, so if anyone can offer insight on the questions typically asked on such an exam, it would be highly appreciated! Thank you!!

[dht183]

The pharm test is really straightforward. The first part consists of questions about drugs and abbreviations and the second is med math. They don't ask for dosages, just know your basic info about hep, dig, insulin etc. You will do fine!

[hillary90]

I recently took the pharm exam during the blizzard. I guess the fact that I was earlier than my scheduled appointment and during a blizzard, I impressed them. 18 questions on medication knowledge & 2 on abbreviations. the other section was 20 questions on medication calculations. The study guide that was provided was enough to get 100% or to even pass the drug section. You do not need anything else to work out the calculations. For the medication knowledge questions, I made charts for each drug and just took the basics of each since there were more than 40 drugs to know. Knowing antidotes, which drug to use in certain cardiac arrests situations, and major side effects will get you to pass for sure.

[nycnurse16943]

Hey guys!

So i know this thread is kinda old! And I am hoping someone will respond... but how long after the pharm test did you recieve a call for the next step. What is the next step?

And had anyone taken the pharm exam and not gotten hired in the end, even if they passed?

[pjs522]

i am taking my pharm test tomorrow. any advice?