Review
"PharmPrep: ASHP's NAPLEX Review, 4th Edition"by Lea S. Eiland and Diane B. Ginsberg MedInfoNow: Doody's Review Services. September 22, 2011
[REVIEWER'S EXPERT OPINION]
Kim W. Benner, BS, PharmD(Samford University McWhorter School of Pharmacy)
**Description**
This is the fourth edition of a case-based approach to reviewing disease states
for pharmacy students preparing for the licensure exam or practitioners looking
to increase their knowledge.
**Purpose**
The purpose is to prepare pharmacy students for the NAPLEX licensure exam, but
the book also can help practitioners review specific disease states or organ
systems. The objective of preparing students for practical, real-life
scenarios, beginning with the licensure exam, to help them become successful,
competent practitioners is important.
**Audience**
Beginning with the title, this book clearly and appropriately targets pharmacy
students. While some of the material will be elementary for seasoned
practitioners, it may be helpful for those who are far removed from the
practice/educational setting. Many of the authors and editors are seasoned
pharmacy academicians.
**Features**
The book covers general practice content for every major disease state and organ
system as well as specialty scopes of practice. It also includes sections on
pharmacy law, compounding, and calculations. The organization of the book into
alphabetized sections based on disease state enables readers to easily locate
areas of interest or weakness. The cases are written in such a way that readers
can easily follow the progression of the disease and the patient's status. One
section covers test-taking skills, again appropriately geared towards
preparation for the licensure exam. The book would be even better if it used
charts/algorithms to summarize treatment options after each disease. The answer
section displays the correct answeri
Book Description
For the last decade, PharmPrep: ASHP's NAPLEX Review, has been a trusted resource with new graduates preparing for the NAPLEX examination, both as an online product and a print companion. Using real patient cases accompanied by questions that address all NAPLEX competency statements, the new fully updated PharmPrep: ASHP's NAPLEX Review, 4th edition, gives you the flexibility to review information by specific disease state and provides 78 sample cases, as well as calculations and law review sections. As drug therapy becomes more complex, PharmPrep has continued to update and revise cases so they reflect contemporary clinical practice. PharmPrep is an equally important reference for the experienced practitioner as a tool for pharmacists to continue to develop professionally, or for out of practice professionals looking to refresh their skills. Only PharmPrep has case-based questions and detailed explanations that don't just tell you what answers are right or wrong, but why. It is the the most affordable, trusted resource available to prepare for the NAPLEX exam.
