NAPLEX Pharmacist Prep practice questions and answers 2026. Tap an option to test yourself — you'll see the correct answer and a plain-English explanation for every question. Free, no login.
Q21In the context of monitoring a patient's condition, which type of data is categorized as objective?
✓ Correct answer: D. Concrete and measurable
Objective data pertains to information that is concrete and measurable, such as blood pressure readings, temperature, and lab results.
Q22Which of the following statements would be considered subjective in a patient interview?
✓ Correct answer: C. 'I feel extremely dizzy and nauseous.'
Subjective data refers to information that the patient, family, or caregiver provides, describing personal experiences, sensations, or feelings.
Q23What constitutes a complete medication review?
✓ Correct answer: B. A detailed assessment that includes both the patient's current medications and relevant medical history.
A complete medication review involves gathering comprehensive information regarding both the patient's current medication regimen and their medical history to ensure proper management and identify potential issues.
Q24Identify the practice used by pharmacists to assess edema in a patient.
✓ Correct answer: A. Pressing on the skin to check for pitting
Assessing edema through palpation involves pressing on the skin to check for pitting.
Q25Which skill does a pharmacist use to assess a patient's liver function?
✓ Correct answer: D. Laboratory Testing
Laboratory testing is a skill used by pharmacists to assess liver function, typically by analyzing blood samples for liver enzymes and other biomarkers.
Q26You are attending to a patient who has just undergone a surgical procedure. The onset of pain that the patient feels immediately post-surgery is referred to as _____.
✓ Correct answer: C. Acute pain
Acute pain starts suddenly as the result of an injury or surgical procedure.
Q27A patient reports experiencing persistent headaches long after suffering a traumatic brain injury. _____ is pain that persists or recurs for longer than 3 months often despite the original injury having healed.
✓ Correct answer: B. Chronic pain
Chronic pain is pain that persists or recurs for longer than 3 months, often despite the original injury having healed, and can be due to ongoing nerve damage or psychological factors.
Q28How does the body respond when blood glucose levels drop?
✓ Correct answer: A. The body releases glucagon to increase blood glucose levels.
When blood glucose levels drop, the body releases glucagon from the pancreas to signal the liver to convert stored glycogen into glucose, thereby increasing blood glucose levels.
Q29You are reviewing a patient's medical record and observe that the patient is frequently agitated, clenches their fists, and has an increased respiratory rate. You conclude the patient might be experiencing anxiety because nonverbal signs of anxiety include:
✓ Correct answer: D. All answers are correct
Nonverbal signs of anxiety can include agitation, clenching of fists, and an increased respiratory rate.
Q30A 5-year-old child arrives at the pharmacy with his mother, complaining about an intense itch on his arm and showing visible signs of discomfort. His expressions of discomfort include:
✓ Correct answer: C. All answers are correct
The child is expressing discomfort through scratching his arm, crying, and verbally complaining to his mother about the itch.
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