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NAPLEX Pharmacist Prep Exam Questions & Answers 2026 (21–30)

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  1. Q21In the context of monitoring a patient's condition, which type of data is categorized as objective?

    • A'The patient says they feel nauseous'
    • BWhatever symptoms the patient describes
    • CFamily members noticing changes in the patient's behavior
    • DConcrete and measurable
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    ✓ 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.

  2. Q22Which of the following statements would be considered subjective in a patient interview?

    • AHeart rate is 78 beats per minute
    • BRespiratory rate is 16 breaths per minute
    • C'I feel extremely dizzy and nauseous.'
    • DBlood glucose level is 150 mg/dL
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    ✓ 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.

  3. Q23What constitutes a complete medication review?

    • ACollecting only the patient's medical history without medication details.
    • BA detailed assessment that includes both the patient's current medications and relevant medical history.
    • CAn assessment performed solely by a doctor.
    • DReviewing only the medications without patient history.
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    ✓ 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.

  4. Q24Identify the practice used by pharmacists to assess edema in a patient.

    • APressing on the skin to check for pitting
    • BMeasuring blood glucose levels
    • CAuscultating heart sounds
    • DTaking a respiratory rate
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    ✓ Correct answer: A. Pressing on the skin to check for pitting

    Assessing edema through palpation involves pressing on the skin to check for pitting.

  5. Q25Which skill does a pharmacist use to assess a patient's liver function?

    • APalpation
    • BBriefing
    • CMedication History Review
    • DLaboratory Testing
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    ✓ 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.

  6. 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 _____.

    • AModerate pain
    • BChronic pain
    • CAcute pain
    • DSevere pain
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    ✓ Correct answer: C. Acute pain

    Acute pain starts suddenly as the result of an injury or surgical procedure.

  7. 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.

    • AAcute pain
    • BChronic pain
    • CSevere pain
    • DDiscomfort
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    ✓ 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.

  8. Q28How does the body respond when blood glucose levels drop?

    • AThe body releases glucagon to increase blood glucose levels.
    • BThe body signals the need for insulin.
    • CThe pancreas stops producing hormones.
    • DThe liver starts to break down insulin.
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    ✓ 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.

  9. 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:

    • Aagitation
    • Bclenching fists
    • Cincreased respiratory rate
    • DAll answers are correct
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    ✓ Correct answer: D. All answers are correct

    Nonverbal signs of anxiety can include agitation, clenching of fists, and an increased respiratory rate.

  10. 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:

    • ACrying
    • BComplaining to his mother
    • CAll answers are correct
    • DScratching his arm
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    ✓ 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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