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Exam Specification
The exam tests three fundamental areas of competence:
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Fundamental Areas
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Description
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Percentage of Test
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Manage Drug Therapy to Optimize Patient Outcomes
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- Evaluate the patient and/or patient information to determine the presence of a disease or medical condition, to determine the need for treatment and/or referral, and to identify patient-specific factors that affect health, pharmacotherapy, and/or disease management.
- Assure the appropriateness of the patient's specific pharmacotherapeutic agents, dosing regimens, dosage forms, routes of administration, and delivery systems.
- Monitor the patient and/or patient information and manage the drug regimen to promote health and assure safe and effective pharmacotherapy.
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Approximately 50% of test
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Assure the Safe and Accurate Preparation and Dispensing of Medications
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- Perform calculations required to compound, dispense, and administer medication.
- Select and dispense medications.
- Prepare and compound extemporaneous preparations and sterile products.
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Approximately 25% of test
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Provide Drug Information and Promote Public Health
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- Access, evaluate, and apply information to promote optimal health care.
- Educate patients and health care professionals regarding prescription medications, nonprescription medications, and medical devices.
- Educate patients and the public regarding wellness, disease states, and medical conditions.
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Approximately 25% of test
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Dental Assisting and Dental Hygiene
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| National Board Dental Examination (NBDE), National Board Dental Hygiene Examination (NBDHE), | | |
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Education and Teacher Assisting
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| Advanced Placement (AP), Alabama High School Graduation Exam (AHSGE), California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE), California High School Proficiency Examination (CHSPE), California Subject Examinations for Teachers (CSET), College-Level Examination Program (CLEP), Collegiate Assessment of Academic Proficiency (CAAP), CUNY Proficiency Examination (CPE), Florida Teacher Certification Examinations (FTCE), Independent School Entrance Examination (ISEE), New York State Teacher Certification Examinations (NYSTCE), | | |
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Fashion Design and Interior Design
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| National Council for Interior Design Qualification (NCIDQ), | | |
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Massage and Physical Therapy
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| National Physical Therapy Examinations (NPTE), Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT), | | |
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Medical and Allied Health
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| Comprehensive Osteopathic Medical Licensing Examination (COMLEX), National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX), National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT), Physician Assistant National Certifying Exam (PANCE), Special Purpose Examination (SPEX), United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE), | | |
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Pharmacy Technology
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| North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination (NAPLEX), | | |
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