Hi Longtime lurker here. I just thought I would post my CPJE experience and study tips and pay it forward.
History: I graduated a few years ago and work in a retail pharmacy. This was the second time I took the CPJE (and if we’re being frank it won’t be my last haha).
Materials:
RxPrep NAPLEX book - This was very useful. I highly suggest reading it thoroughly.
RxPrep NAPLEX test bank - This was semi-useful. If you’re a bad test taker it might be worth it just for practice. But the questions on the exam are more comprehensive. For example don’t get used to the answer choices in the topic quizzes having only the drugs in that particular subject. The answer choices on the exam be from random classes.
RxPrep CPJE set - In terms of law this plus self evaluation forms was all I used and it was adequate (make sure you read recent updates though).
Pharmacy Charts (ebay) - This was great for reviewing and nicely condensed. I would say this is not enough unless you’re good at pure memorization (I personally need to go off MoA to remember best)
I hated hearing that the test is random and obscure but honestly it is the ONLY way to describe it. My brain’s a bit addled but:
TLDR: Study broad in terms of topic and cross your fingers. Good Luck!
History: I graduated a few years ago and work in a retail pharmacy. This was the second time I took the CPJE (and if we’re being frank it won’t be my last haha).
Materials:
RxPrep NAPLEX book - This was very useful. I highly suggest reading it thoroughly.
RxPrep NAPLEX test bank - This was semi-useful. If you’re a bad test taker it might be worth it just for practice. But the questions on the exam are more comprehensive. For example don’t get used to the answer choices in the topic quizzes having only the drugs in that particular subject. The answer choices on the exam be from random classes.
RxPrep CPJE set - In terms of law this plus self evaluation forms was all I used and it was adequate (make sure you read recent updates though).
Pharmacy Charts (ebay) - This was great for reviewing and nicely condensed. I would say this is not enough unless you’re good at pure memorization (I personally need to go off MoA to remember best)
I hated hearing that the test is random and obscure but honestly it is the ONLY way to describe it. My brain’s a bit addled but:
- I only had a handful of law questions. These are easy points. Study it!
- Know CrCl equation and normal lab values. They will not give you normal lab values ranges.
- Keep in mind the difference between precautions and counseling tips. They will give you example questions like “Counsel patient on Drug X” and some choices will technically be correct but only one will be a relevant counseling tip.
- Dosing. And renal dosing. There was a LOT of questions that had a dosing component.
- Brand names are really important. If you’re given a question on a brand drug you don’t know, you will be completely guessing. Try to be familiar with as many brands as possible.
- I was also asked clinical questions on initiating medications based on lab values/history.
TLDR: Study broad in terms of topic and cross your fingers. Good Luck!