Pharmocology test for new hospital position... Help!!

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Specializes in Rehabilitation.

Im taking a pharm exam tomorrow for a new nursing position. The blue print said 40 questions.. 28 multiple choice, 7 med math, and 5 listing questions. Okay I have the med math down however Im concerned about the multiple choice and listing questions. Are the listing questions about the 5 rights?? I have no idea what they mean by that! And the multiple choice... is it anything like the nclex or is it basic knowledge? I just need some piece of mind. Thank you!

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Specializes in ER, Pediatric Transplant, PICU.

I had to take a med test... it was listing the 5 rights, some insulin questions, how many tabs would you give, what side effect would you look for... it was pretty straight forward.

Good luck!

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Most facilities will provide a study guide before the exam.

I have seen some basic tests, some doozies! Make sure you can do ratio and proportion problems, know your equivalencies and IV drip formulas.

Good luck.

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I had to take one long time ago. I failed the first time. (story of my life) that was many years ago. I would really have to brush up..just in case I get canned from my current job. :(

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Practice ..hope you do fine.:)

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Hopefully, unlike the NCLEX, they will stick to drugs you will commonly use on the hospital floor. I would think a hospital would want to at least be practical.

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Specializes in Med surg, LTC, Administration.

Those test are usually very basic. You know more than you think, and I am sure you will do well. Good luck! Peace!

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