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I am a Pharmacy graduate of 2014.
I really struggled in school but got my degree and graduated on time. Studied weeks in advance to pass.
Took the Naplex 2014 winter but failed in the 60's. I have been afraid to retake it.
Got depressed and slacked off (studied on and off), but now studying again.
What I noticed throughout school and Naplex study is that I cannot memorize large volumes of information. I would retain info for a few days and then out it goes. I understand concepts but cannot retain. I did better than my classmates in chem, orgo and physics but I just cannot hack upper level bio and pharmacy classes. Did better in medchem, drug lit, stats, PK, economics. Struggled with all therapeutics classes.
When I look at case questions, it doesn't look like the material I studied and I freak out. I also have trouble memorizing all the guidelines and contraindications. I didn't have too much trouble with math and was able to do all the math questions on the Naplex (hopefully all right, unless careless). Did not get a diagnostic report despite calling 6 times to the BOP so not 100% sure.
I had a lot of ID cases on my exam. Could not remember the ID algorithms.
I would see all the answer choices as something I studied on the RXprep.
When I study the Rxprep, I go back a week latter to the chapters and forget everything.
I am really in need in advice on how to study for this exam.
1) I tried associating images and stories but how the hell do you do it if every other drug is hepatotoxic.
2) I tried using a self made flash card with the format:
Name of drug, dosage forms, side effects, contraindications, w/food, renal/hepatic adjustment?, major drug interactions. But its so time consuming and I get lost with the RXPrep text all over the place.
3) I know the major inducers, inhibitors but cannot memorize for example, the interactions in the statins chapter. Midazolam, pimozide, Rilpivirine etc>>>>>>So confusing Its like memorizing the binary system.
4)The new 2015 Rxprep has different guidelines so wasted effort memorizing 2014 guidelines.
5)Cannot memorize the new 2015 pharmacokinetic equations (multiple bolus) for the life of me!
6) Struggle with K type questions!
7) Any source for OTC and compounding. Lurking on the forum and talking to others, Rxprep seems to be lacking there.
This is the only step that is preventing me from getting a job. My life is miserable because of this exam. In fact my boss was going to offer me a job but he is hesitant because of my delay (He doubts my ability to work due to failing and delaying the Naplex) The position will be given to someone else. It was a punch to the guts.
Gosh I really hate this test. Why do we even need all this! I just want to work in retail or hospital staff.
Maybe I chose the wrong career but I've come too far to give up. I really enjoy interacting with patients and I always look up things I am unsure of..
I need to pay my loans! My parents are upset!
Sorry to rant, please advise study tips..
I really struggled in school but got my degree and graduated on time. Studied weeks in advance to pass.
Took the Naplex 2014 winter but failed in the 60's. I have been afraid to retake it.
Got depressed and slacked off (studied on and off), but now studying again.
What I noticed throughout school and Naplex study is that I cannot memorize large volumes of information. I would retain info for a few days and then out it goes. I understand concepts but cannot retain. I did better than my classmates in chem, orgo and physics but I just cannot hack upper level bio and pharmacy classes. Did better in medchem, drug lit, stats, PK, economics. Struggled with all therapeutics classes.
When I look at case questions, it doesn't look like the material I studied and I freak out. I also have trouble memorizing all the guidelines and contraindications. I didn't have too much trouble with math and was able to do all the math questions on the Naplex (hopefully all right, unless careless). Did not get a diagnostic report despite calling 6 times to the BOP so not 100% sure.
I had a lot of ID cases on my exam. Could not remember the ID algorithms.
I would see all the answer choices as something I studied on the RXprep.
When I study the Rxprep, I go back a week latter to the chapters and forget everything.
I am really in need in advice on how to study for this exam.
1) I tried associating images and stories but how the hell do you do it if every other drug is hepatotoxic.
2) I tried using a self made flash card with the format:
Name of drug, dosage forms, side effects, contraindications, w/food, renal/hepatic adjustment?, major drug interactions. But its so time consuming and I get lost with the RXPrep text all over the place.
3) I know the major inducers, inhibitors but cannot memorize for example, the interactions in the statins chapter. Midazolam, pimozide, Rilpivirine etc>>>>>>So confusing Its like memorizing the binary system.
4)The new 2015 Rxprep has different guidelines so wasted effort memorizing 2014 guidelines.
5)Cannot memorize the new 2015 pharmacokinetic equations (multiple bolus) for the life of me!
6) Struggle with K type questions!
7) Any source for OTC and compounding. Lurking on the forum and talking to others, Rxprep seems to be lacking there.
This is the only step that is preventing me from getting a job. My life is miserable because of this exam. In fact my boss was going to offer me a job but he is hesitant because of my delay (He doubts my ability to work due to failing and delaying the Naplex) The position will be given to someone else. It was a punch to the guts.
Gosh I really hate this test. Why do we even need all this! I just want to work in retail or hospital staff.
Maybe I chose the wrong career but I've come too far to give up. I really enjoy interacting with patients and I always look up things I am unsure of..
I need to pay my loans! My parents are upset!
Sorry to rant, please advise study tips..
