PhLE Pharmacology and Pharmacokinetics Review (15%)
PhLE Pharmacology and Pharmacokinetics Review (15%)
Pharmacology and Pharmacokinetics is on Day 2, 8–9:30 AM, worth 15%. It's memorization-heavy: drug classes, mechanisms, adverse effects and interactions, plus ADME.
Suggested practice split
PRC doesn't publish item counts per topic. This is our suggested share of your practice time, not an official breakdown:
| Topic block | Share of practice |
|---|---|
| Cardiovascular | 12% |
| Respiratory and GI | 14% |
| Endocrine | 10% |
| Antimicrobials | 15% |
| Anti-inflammatories and analgesics | 10% |
| CNS | 12% |
| Antineoplastics and hematology | 12% |
| Pharmacokinetics and interactions | 10% |
| Toxicology | 5% |
Cardiovascular
- ACE inhibitors, ARBs, beta-blockers, calcium channel blockers
- Diuretics (loop, thiazide, potassium-sparing)
- Digoxin and its toxicity; antianginals, antiarrhythmics, lipid-lowering drugs
Respiratory and GI
- Beta-2 agonists, anticholinergics, inhaled corticosteroids, leukotriene modifiers, theophylline
- Antacids, H2 blockers, PPIs, antiemetics, laxatives, antidiarrheals
Endocrine
- Insulins and oral antidiabetics (metformin, sulfonylureas, DPP-4, SGLT-2, GLP-1 agonists)
- Thyroid drugs, corticosteroids, sex hormones
Antimicrobials
- Penicillins, cephalosporins, macrolides, tetracyclines, aminoglycosides, fluoroquinolones, sulfonamides
- Anti-TB drugs, antifungals, antivirals
Anti-inflammatories and CNS
- NSAIDs, opioids, acetaminophen, DMARDs
- Antipsychotics, antidepressants, mood stabilizers, anxiolytics, anticonvulsants, antiparkinson drugs
Pharmacokinetics
- ADME, half-life, loading and maintenance doses, therapeutic drug monitoring
A 5-week plan
| Week | Focus | Practice volume |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cardiovascular + respiratory + GI | 100 items |
| 2 | Endocrine + antimicrobials | 100 items |
| 3 | Anti-inflammatories + CNS | 100 items |
| 4 | Antineoplastics + hematology + pharmacokinetics | 70 items |
| 5 | Timed practice set + remediation | 1 set + 60 items |
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