DOH Pharmacist Exam case studies
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The Pharmacist Licensure Examination in the Philippines is the credential that admits a candidate to registered pharmacy practice - it is the gate between a pharmacy degree and a license to dispense, counsel patients, and take professional responsibility for drug therapy. It is intended for graduates of a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy (or equivalent) who are preparing to sit the licensure examination administered under the professional regulation framework; candidates should confirm eligibility and documentary requirements with the Professional Regulation Commission and the Professional Regulation Commission–appointed board rather than relying on secondhand accounts. The DOH Pharmacist Exam case studies are 5 cases and about 1,713 words.
1Vancomycin AUC Dosing in Acute Kidney Injury
A 68-year-old man (80 kg, serum creatinine 2.1 mg/dL, estimated CrCl 30 mL/min by Cockcroft-Gault) is admitted with MRSA bacteremia. The team orders vancomycin 15 mg/kg IV q12h (1200 mg).
461 words, about 2 min2Warfarin-Trimethoprim Interaction and INR Rise
A 72-year-old woman on warfarin 5 mg daily (stable INR 2.4 for 6 months, target 2-3 for atrial fibrillation) is prescribed trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (TMP-SMX) for a urinary tract infection. She also takes amiodarone (stable dose for 2 years) and omeprazole.
330 words, about 2 min3Pediatric Dosing and Excipient Toxicity in a Neonate
A 3-week-old neonate (3.2 kg) is prescribed an oral liquid antibiotic for a respiratory infection. The only available formulation is a 250 mg/5 mL suspension containing 0.5% w/v sodium benzoate and 10% v/v ethanol as preservatives.
355 words, about 2 min4Bioequivalence and Switching Antiepileptics
A 34-year-old woman with epilepsy controlled on carbamazepine 200 mg twice daily (brand, narrow therapeutic index) is switched by her insurer to a generic. Two weeks later she reports increased seizure frequency (two breakthrough seizures) and dizziness.
301 words, about 2 min5Antibiotic Stewardship vs Patient Demand in Acute Bronchitis
A 45-year-old man presents to a community pharmacy with 5 days of productive cough, low-grade fever (37.8°C), and chest congestion. He demands 'a Z-Pak' because 'it worked last time.' He has no comorbidities, no shortness of breath, and normal vital signs except mild tachycardia.
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