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Title: An unrealistic review for the NAPLEX
Review: I cannot, in all honesty, recommend this book as a review for the NAPLEX. Having recently (7/04) passed the NAPLEX myself, I found this book to completely off base with the subject material and level of difficulty of the exam itself. Case studies within Pharm Prep place undue emphasis on clinical decision-making, relying heavily on treatment guidelines and evidence-based medicine. There is nothing intrinsically wrong with this, however, much of this material (guidelines etc) is NOT tested on the NAPLEX because 1) the material can become easily dated and 2) it is beyond the scope of practice of most practicing pharmacists. Remember NAPLEX tests minimum competency.This book may be a helpful in preparation for exams in pharmacy school but it is much more academic than practical.Overall, I regret purchasing the book.
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