PEP Exams Past Questions and answers
Please note, that these questions, are rough collections of the real past pep exam questions and answers put together by pharmacists, that sat for the 2024 pep examination, held in all accredited centers in Nigeria. Full questions and answers are on the Pharmacy Quiz App.
What is PEP Exam?
PEP stands for “ Pre-registration examination for Pharmacists” in Nigeria.
This examination is used to access both Nigeria pharmacists and Foreign pharmacist (who wish to practice in Nigeria) on their knowledge, skills, ethics and attitude to practice pharmacy in Nigeria without placing the public health at risk.
The Pre-registration examination for pharmacists (PEP) is written twice in every year by pharmacists, that has finished their internship program.
It is compulsory for all pharmacists, in other to be registered by PCN.
The PEP examination is a computer based test (CBT) and it comprises of 200 multiple choice questions (MCQ) which are to be completed within 2-hours.
2024 PEP Exam Past questions
- What conc of Benzalkonium chloride is used as a preservative in eye drops? a) 10%w/v b) 1%w/v c) 0.05%w/v d) 0.01%w/v
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Erythropoietin is produced by a) Liver b) Heart c) Kidneys d) Lungs
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Drug used for malarial prophylaxis in pregnant women is a) Mefloquine b) Proguanil c) Sulphadoxime/Pyrimethamine d) Quinine
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The most specific liver enzyme marker for liver? a) Bilirubin. b) Alanine transaminase. c) Alkaline phosphatase. d) Aspartate aminotransferase
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Positive Mantoux in HIV patients indicates a) Tuberculosis b) Meningitis c) Rubella d)Measles
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These are implicated in Typhoid fever except a) Reticulo-endothelial system. b) RAAS. c) Gall bladder. d) Intestinal lymphoid system.
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Which of these methods is not applicable when measuring dissolution rates a)Paddle b) Flip-disc c) Beaker d) Flask-stirrer method
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Which is not a causative organism of meningitis a) Staph aureus b) Strep pneumoniae. c) Haemophilus influenzae type b d) Neisseria meningitidis
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Semi-solid dosage form with highest dose of insoluble powder substances is a) Creams b) Ointments c) Douches d) Paste
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Which of the following is not a risk factor for developing hepatotoxicity during nevirapine therapy? a) Alcoholic Liver Diseases. b) Chronic hepatitis B infection. c) Lower baseline CD4 cell count. d) Female gender
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Which of these is not a social determinant of health? a) Genetic make up. b) Income. c) Education level. d) Housing condition
12. What % of annual dues is the penalty of not registering as a pharmacist in the preceding year? a) 50%. b) 25%. c) 75%. d) 100%
13. These are causes of malabsorption except a) Diabetes. b) Lactose intolerance c) Radiotherapy d) Celiac disease
14. Which drugs is not recommended in a sickle cell patient a) Iron supplement. b) B12. c) Meperidine. d) Hydroxycarbamide
15. Benefits of combined oral contraceptives include the following except a) Prevent ovarian cancer b) Used in breastfeeding c) Treat premenstrual syndrome d) Reduce risk of ectopic pregnancy
16. How many months is used for internship program as a pharmacist in Nigeria? a) 13 b) 11 months + c) 12. d) Not sure
17. Minimum weight of a baby in kg, should not be less than a) 1.5kg b) 2.2kg c) 2.5kg d) none of the options
18. Essential medicines are those that satisfy the healthcare needs of ? a) majority of population b) Disturbing population c) total population d) priority population
19. Coalescence is obtained due to a) incompatibilities between emulsifying agents b) insufficient amount it the emulsifying agents c) Settlement between emulsifying agents. d) None of the options
20. The constant presence of disease in an area during period of time within a given geographic area or population group if referred to as a) endemic b) sporadic c) pandemic d) epidemic
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