Question 11.C.3 · Rates of administration
500 mL of fluid is to run over 2 hours through a set with a drop factor of 60 gtt/mL. What is the flow rate in drops per minute, rounded to the nearest whole drop?
NAPLEX exam format
225 questions in 6 hours at a test center: 200 scored and 25 unscored pretest questions. Most are patient cases. You answer in order, cannot go back after confirming, and use an on-screen calculator.
| Questions | 225: 200 scored and 25 pretest |
|---|---|
| Time | 6 hours, with two optional 10-minute breaks |
| Order | Answered in order; no going back after you confirm |
| Result | Pass or Fail; no scaled score |
| Outline | NAPLEX Content Outline, effective 1 May 2025 |
| Exam fee | $520, plus a $100 application |
Where the 200 scored questions come from
The content outline sets the share of questions in each of five areas.
| Area | Share | Scored questions |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Foundational knowledge for pharmacy practice, including calculations | 25% | 50 |
| 2 Medication use process | 25% | 50 |
| 3 Person-centered assessment and treatment planning | 40% | 80 |
| 4 Professional practice | 5% | 10 |
| 5 Pharmacy management and leadership | 5% | 10 |
On the day
- Two optional 10-minute breaks; the whole appointment is 6 hours 45 minutes, and unscheduled breaks count against exam time.
- An on-screen calculator in scientific or 5-function mode; no personal calculator.
- An erasable note board and pen are provided.
- Questions are answered in order, and a confirmed answer cannot be changed or revisited.
- Results come within 14 business days in jurisdictions that use NABP's online interface.
Calculations run through every area
The outline lists pharmaceutical calculations under Area 1: patient parameters, quantities to dispense, rates of administration, dose conversions, concentrations and osmolarity, compounding quantities, nutrition, biostatistics and pharmacokinetics. They also turn up inside patient cases, so this course drills them on their own and in context.
Try 3 questions
Question 22.C.3 · Vaccine storage
A pharmacist prepares a dose of recombinant zoster vaccine (Shingrix). Which statement about reconstitution is correct?
Question 34.A · ADE and error reporting
A 29-year-old man with epilepsy had been seizure-free for 2 years on lamotrigine 200 mg twice daily. His last refill was filled with a different manufacturer's generic, and he has had 2 seizures since. Adherence is confirmed. What is the most appropriate action?
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Questions people ask
How long is the NAPLEX?
6 hours for 225 questions. With the two optional 10-minute breaks, the appointment is 6 hours 45 minutes.
How many NAPLEX questions are scored?
200 of the 225. The other 25 are pretest questions, and you cannot tell which they are.
Can you bring a calculator to the NAPLEX?
No. An on-screen calculator with scientific and 5-function modes is provided instead.
What is on the NAPLEX?
Five areas: foundational knowledge including calculations (25%), the medication use process (25%), person-centered assessment and treatment planning (40%), professional practice (5%) and pharmacy management and leadership (5%).