RE: Hospital pre employment exam

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I was told before i get hired i need to take a medication exam. What drugs are tested on the exam. I would like to pass it. They would not tell me which ones to study???Zar

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Specializes in Infection Preventionist/ Occ Health.

Our medication exam consisted of drug calculations, IV drip rates, etc. It wasn't as much about the actual meds (we had a drug handbook to use) as it was the ability to calculate numbers of milligrams or milliliters, safe dosage limits, etc. We had two tries to pass, and those who don't will have to work with their preceptors until they do.

Good luck!

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I was told before i get hired i need to take a medication exam. What drugs are tested on the exam. I would like to pass it. They would not tell me which ones to study???Zar

I had to take one at a hospital but it was open book (they supplied a drug book). You should find out if yours is. It was a long test and I was glad it was open book becasue there were plenty of meds I have never studied on it. Plus calculations. Even open book most people missed around 4-5.

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Specializes in Maternal - Child Health.

Call the nursing department and ask if they will provide a study guide and/or a list of drugs. I've always been provided with these materials prior to taking an employment medication test.

Good luck!

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