BCPS Practice Test
Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist Mock Exam
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- Questions: 30 Clinical Scenarios & Biostats Questions.
- Time Limit: 45 Minutes (1.5 mins per question).
- Passing Score: 70% (21 correct answers).
- Content: Therapeutics (65%), Biostats/EBM (20%), Systems (15%).
- PDF: Download the full Q&A PDF after completing the quiz.
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Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist (BPS)
The BCPS exam evaluates advanced knowledge of pharmacotherapy, clinical decision-making, and patient management across all major therapeutic areas. The content is divided into three major domains.
Domain 1: Patient-Centered Pharmacotherapy
65–70%
This is the largest and most important BCPS section.
A. Cardiovascular
- Hypertension, Heart failure
- ACS, Arrhythmias
- Lipids, VTE, Stroke/TIA
B. Infectious Diseases
- Bacterial, Viral, Fungal
- Stewardship & Selection
- Resistance & PK/PD
C. Endocrine
- Diabetes, Thyroid
- Adrenal, Pituitary
- Hormonal disorders
D. Pulmonary
- Asthma, COPD
- Pulmonary infections
- Pulmonary embolism
E. Renal
- CKD management, AKI
- Dialysis therapies
- Dosing in impairment
F. Gastrointestinal
- GERD, PUD, IBD
- Hepatic, Pancreatitis
- Nausea/Vomiting
G. Heme & Oncology
- Anemias, Bleeding/Clotting
- Cancer therapeutics
- Chemo complications
H. Neuro & Psych
- Epilepsy, Parkinson’s
- Depression, Anxiety
- Schizophrenia, Headache
I. Pain & Palliative
- Acute & Chronic Pain
- Opioid management
- End-of-life care
J. Rheum & Musculoskeletal
- Osteoarthritis, RA
- Gout, Osteoporosis
K. Dermatology
- Infectious dermatology
- Drug-induced reactions
L. Immunology
- Transplant/Anti-rejection
- Autoimmune therapeutics
M. Toxicology
- Overdose management
- Antidotes & Poisoning
N. Special Populations
- Pediatrics, Geriatrics
- Pregnancy/Lactation
- Critically ill
O. PK & PD
- PK calculations (Vd, half-life)
- TDM (Vanc, Aminoglycosides)
P. Drug Info
- Study design & Stats
- Evidence-based practice
Domain 2: Evidence & Practice Standards
20–25%
A. Evidence-Based Medicine
- Clinical trial interpretation
- Biostatistics (CI, p-value, NNT)
- Study validity & bias
B. Clinical Decision-Making
- Risk vs benefit assessment
- Individualized therapy plans
- Outcomes evaluation
C. Practice Standards
- Guidelines (ACC/AHA, IDSA, ADA)
- Quality measure standards
Domain 3: Healthcare Systems & Policy
10–15%
A. Public Health
- Immunization standards
- Antimicrobial stewardship
- Disease surveillance
B. Healthcare Systems
- Formularies & P&T
- Transitions of care
- Medicare/Medicaid
C. Practice Management
- Collaborative practice agreements
- Medication safety (ISMP)
D. Quality Improvement
- PDSA models
- Root-cause analysis
Exam Format
| Total Questions | 175 (150 scored, 25 unscored) |
|---|---|
| Type | Multiple Choice |
| Duration | 4 Hours |
| Mode | Computer-based at Pearson VUE |
| Exam Window | Spring & Fall (Twice per year) |
| Passing Score | Scaled score 500 (Range 200–800) |
Eligibility & Fees
Requirements:
- Current, active pharmacist license.
- Option A: Completion of an ASHP-accredited PGY1 Residency.
- Option B: At least 3 years of clinical practice experience (post-licensure) with at least 50% of time spent in pharmacotherapy activities.
Cost:
- Application Fee: $100
- Examination Fee: $600
- Renewal: $400 every 7 years (+ Continuing Education)