BCPS Vocabulary Game
Exam terms with clues and explanations by OpenExamPrep.
About the BCPS Vocabulary Games
4 free word games built on 43 BCPS terms across 19 topics. Every game deals terms at random and shows what each term means, so you can keep playing as long as you like.
How to Play
- 1.Read the clue and type the term (3 to 6 letters).
- 2.Green: right spot. Yellow: wrong spot. Gray: not in the term.
- 3.Solve it in 6 tries, then read the explanation.
- 1.Swap two neighboring tiles to line up 3 of the same term.
- 2.Longer lines, two lines at once and chains score more.
- 3.Play until no swap can make a line.
- 1.Flip two cards. A matching pair stays face up.
- 2.Each pair you find shows what the term means.
- 3.Clear the board in as few moves as you can.
- 1.Find each listed term in the letter grid.
- 2.Drag across its letters: across, down or diagonally.
- 3.Find all five as fast as you can.
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Topics in the BCPS Vocabulary Game
Infectious Diseases
Cardiology
Nephrology
Pain Management
Endocrinology
Pulmonology
Neurology
Gastroenterology
Geriatrics
Oncology and Hematology
Nutrition Support
Allergy and Immunology
Rheumatology
Treatment Planning
Therapeutic Implementation
Outcomes and Monitoring
Quality of Care
Evidence-Based Practice
Practice Management
Sources for these terms (35)
- BCPS Examination Specifications (Pharmacotherapy), effective September 2024 · Source checked 2026-11-02
- BPS Ethics and Professionalism Policy · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Sepsis (MedlinePlus) · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Urinary Tract Infections (MedlinePlus) · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Heart Attack (MedlinePlus) · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Chronic Kidney Disease (MedlinePlus) · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Prescription Opioids DrugFacts (National Institute on Drug Abuse) · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Diabetic ketoacidosis (MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia) · Source checked 2026-11-02
- COPD (MedlinePlus) · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Asthma (MedlinePlus) · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Stroke (MedlinePlus) · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Transient ischemic attack (MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia) · Source checked 2026-11-02
- GERD (MedlinePlus) · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Falls (MedlinePlus) · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Anemia (MedlinePlus) · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Total parenteral nutrition (MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia) · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Eczema (MedlinePlus) · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Lupus (MedlinePlus) · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Gout (MedlinePlus) · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Kidney Diseases (MedlinePlus) · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Social Determinants of Health (Healthy People 2030, HHS) · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Human Health Risk Assessment (U.S. EPA) · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Fentanyl Transdermal Patch (MedlinePlus Drug Information) · Source checked 2026-11-02
- How to use an inhaler - no spacer (MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia) · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Generic Drug Facts (U.S. Food and Drug Administration) · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Poisoning (MedlinePlus) · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Rashes (MedlinePlus) · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Acute kidney failure (MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia) · Source checked 2026-11-02
- PSNet Glossary (Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality) · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Health Screening (MedlinePlus) · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Cochrane Handbook, Chapter 1: Starting a review · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Randomised controlled trials - the gold standard for effectiveness research (PMC6235704) · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Cochrane Handbook, Chapter 25: Assessing risk of bias in a non-randomized study · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Medicare costs (Medicare.gov) · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Acute coronary syndrome: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia · Source checked 2026-11-02
About the BCPS Exam
The BCPS certification is a specialized credential for pharmacists who have advanced knowledge and skills in pharmacotherapy. The exam covers 3 major domains: Patient Care Specialty Areas (36%), Therapeutics and Patient Management (36%), and Professional Practice (28%). The exam consists of 150 items (125 scored, 25 unscored).
Exam sponsor: Board of Pharmacy Specialties (BPS). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Questions
150 questions
Time Limit
3 hours 45 minutes
Passing Score
500/800 (scaled)
Reported exam pass rate: 55-69%. varies by preparation This describes exam candidates, not OpenExamPrep users or results from using our resources. Exam sponsor website
Fees, eligibility, and exam policies can change. Confirm them with the exam sponsor before applying or paying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the BCPS vocabulary game free?
Yes. The game is free to play with no sign-up. Signing in adds AI explanations for any term.
How do the BCPS vocabulary games work?
There are 4 games built on 43 BCPS terms. In Guess the Term, a clue describes one term and you have six tries to spell it, with green, yellow and gray letters showing how close you are. In Term Match, six terms appear as colored tiles; swap neighbors to line up three or more of the same term, and each match shows what the term means. In Term Pairs, twelve face-down cards hide six pairs of terms; flip two at a time to find each pair, and every pair you find shows what the term means. In Term Search, five terms hide in a grid of letters, reading across, down or diagonally; drag across a term to circle it, and each term you find shows what it means.
Where do the BCPS terms come from?
OpenExamPrep researched each term from the Board of Pharmacy Specialties (BPS) content outline and primary sources, listed under Sources on this page. The game is independent study material, not an official exam resource.
What is the BCPS pass rate?
The BCPS pass rate varies but typically ranges from 55-69% depending on preparation and experience. The exam uses scaled scoring from 200-800, with 500 required to pass. Scaled scoring accounts for question difficulty variations across exam forms.
How many questions are on the BCPS exam?
The BCPS exam contains 150 questions total, with 125 scored and 25 unscored pretest questions. You have 3 hours and 45 minutes to complete the exam.