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1A 58-year-old man with newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes (HbA1c 8.2%), eGFR 78 mL/min/1.73m2, and no contraindications is started on first-line oral therapy. Which medication is the recommended initial agent?
A.Metformin
B.Glibenclamide
C.Pioglitazone
D.Sitagliptin
Explanation: Metformin is the recommended first-line pharmacological therapy for type 2 diabetes in patients without contraindications. It lowers HbA1c effectively, is weight-neutral, carries low hypoglycaemia risk, and has cardiovascular benefit. His eGFR of 78 is well above the threshold that would require dose adjustment or avoidance.
2A 64-year-old woman with hypertension and a serum potassium of 5.6 mmol/L is currently on lisinopril. Adding which of the following agents poses the greatest risk of worsening hyperkalaemia?
A.Amlodipine
B.Spironolactone
C.Furosemide
D.Doxazosin
Explanation: Spironolactone is a potassium-sparing aldosterone antagonist. Combined with an ACE inhibitor such as lisinopril, it significantly increases the risk of dangerous hyperkalaemia. In a patient already at 5.6 mmol/L this combination should be avoided or used with very close monitoring.
3A patient with stable angina is prescribed glyceryl trinitrate (GTN) sublingual spray. Which counselling point is most important to ensure safe and effective use?
A.Swallow the spray with a glass of water for absorption
B.Use the spray once daily as regular prophylaxis
C.Sit down before use and seek help if pain persists about 15 minutes after the first dose
D.Store the spray in the refrigerator at all times
Explanation: Sublingual GTN can cause hypotension and dizziness, so the patient should sit down before use. If chest pain is not relieved, a further dose can be taken 5 minutes later, but if pain persists about 15 minutes after the first dose emergency help should be sought, as this may indicate myocardial infarction.
4A 45-year-old man started on simvastatin reports new bilateral muscle pain and weakness. His creatine kinase (CK) is markedly elevated at more than 10 times the upper limit of normal. What is the most appropriate immediate action?
A.Halve the simvastatin dose and recheck CK in 1 month
B.Switch to atorvastatin at the same time of day
C.Add coenzyme Q10 and continue simvastatin
D.Stop simvastatin immediately and assess renal function
Explanation: Marked CK elevation (greater than 10x ULN) with muscle symptoms suggests myopathy and potential rhabdomyolysis, a medical emergency. The statin must be stopped immediately and renal function assessed, because myoglobin released from damaged muscle can cause acute kidney injury.
5A 30-year-old woman with asthma is using her salbutamol inhaler more than 4 times per week and wakes at night occasionally. She currently uses salbutamol only. What is the most appropriate next step in her management?
A.Add a regular inhaled corticosteroid
B.Increase salbutamol to regular four times daily dosing
C.Start a long-acting beta-agonist as monotherapy
D.Add an oral leukotriene receptor antagonist instead of any inhaler change
Explanation: Frequent reliever use and nocturnal symptoms indicate inadequate control on a short-acting beta-agonist alone. The recommended next step is to add a regular inhaled corticosteroid (ICS), which treats the underlying airway inflammation and is the cornerstone of asthma control.
6A patient on warfarin presents with an INR of 8.0 but no signs of bleeding. According to standard anticoagulation management, what is the most appropriate action?
A.Continue the current warfarin dose and recheck in 1 week
B.Withhold warfarin and consider a small oral dose of vitamin K
C.Give intravenous protamine sulfate
D.Administer a fixed dose of fresh frozen plasma immediately
Explanation: An INR of 8.0 without bleeding represents major over-anticoagulation. Standard management is to withhold warfarin and, because the INR is above 8, give a small dose of oral vitamin K to bring the INR down safely while restarting warfarin at a reduced dose once the INR is therapeutic.
7A 25-year-old woman is diagnosed with an uncomplicated lower urinary tract infection. She has no allergies and is not pregnant. Which is an appropriate first-line antibiotic for empirical treatment?
A.Co-amoxiclav for 14 days
B.Ciprofloxacin
C.Nitrofurantoin
D.Metronidazole
Explanation: Nitrofurantoin is a recommended first-line agent for uncomplicated lower UTI in non-pregnant adults, achieving high urinary concentrations with low resistance rates. A short course is usually sufficient for cystitis.
8A 70-year-old man with atrial fibrillation and a CHA2DS2-VASc score of 4 has no contraindications to anticoagulation. What is the primary purpose of starting an oral anticoagulant in this patient?
A.To control his ventricular rate
B.To restore sinus rhythm
C.To prevent progression to heart failure
D.To reduce the risk of stroke from thromboembolism
Explanation: A CHA2DS2-VASc score of 4 indicates a high annual stroke risk in atrial fibrillation. Oral anticoagulation (a direct oral anticoagulant or warfarin) is indicated to prevent thromboembolic stroke, which is the primary stroke-prevention intervention in AF.
9A patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is prescribed a regular inhaled long-acting muscarinic antagonist (LAMA). Which condition would most warrant caution with this class?
A.Narrow-angle glaucoma and significant bladder outflow obstruction
B.Hypothyroidism
C.Type 2 diabetes
D.Mild hypertension
Explanation: Antimuscarinic agents such as tiotropium have anticholinergic effects that can precipitate acute angle-closure glaucoma and worsen urinary retention in bladder outflow obstruction. These conditions warrant caution and counselling about warning symptoms.
10A 50-year-old man is started on allopurinol for recurrent gout. Two weeks later he develops an acute gout flare. What is the most appropriate advice regarding his allopurinol?
A.Stop allopurinol permanently as it caused the flare
B.Continue allopurinol and treat the acute flare with an anti-inflammatory
C.Double the allopurinol dose immediately to overcome the flare
D.Switch to colchicine alone and discontinue allopurinol
Explanation: Initiating urate-lowering therapy can precipitate flares as urate crystals mobilise. Allopurinol should be continued (interrupting it causes urate fluctuations) while the acute attack is managed with an NSAID, colchicine, or corticosteroid. Flare prophylaxis is often co-prescribed when starting allopurinol.

About the NHRA Pharmacist Exam Exam

The NHRA Pharmacist Licensure Examination, also known as the Bahrain Pharmacy Licensure Examination (BPLE), is the mandatory Prometric computer-based test that internationally trained pharmacists must pass to obtain a license to practise in the Kingdom of Bahrain. The published blueprint comprises about 150 single-best-answer MCQs over roughly 165 minutes, weighted heavily toward pharmaceutical care and disease-state management.

Assessment

Single-best-answer multiple-choice questions delivered as a computer-based test at Prometric centres, covering pharmacy practice, pharmacotherapy, calculations, OTC care, and Bahrain pharmacy law.

Time Limit

Approximately 165 minutes (about 2.5 hours)

Passing Score

60% (NHRA standard pass mark for pharmacists; some prep providers cite 55%)

Exam Fee

Prometric exam fee approximately USD 140-190 per attempt, plus separate NHRA application, DataFlow, and license issuance fees (Bahrain National Health Regulatory Authority (NHRA))

NHRA Pharmacist Exam Exam Content Outline

35%

Pharmaceutical Care and Disease State Management

Clinical pharmacotherapy across cardiovascular, endocrine, respiratory, infectious, gastrointestinal, and psychiatric disease, plus drug interactions, monitoring, and counselling.

15%

Pharmacy Calculation and Compounding

Dose, concentration, dilution, ratio-strength, infusion-rate and weight-based calculations plus compounding techniques such as geometric dilution and alligation.

10%

Over-the-Counter Medication

Responsible self-care, OTC product selection, red-flag recognition and referral, and minor-ailment counselling.

10%

Pharmacy Law and Ethics

Bahrain pharmacy law and NHRA regulation, medicine classification, controlled drugs, confidentiality, code of conduct, labelling, and pharmacovigilance.

5%

Toxicology

Management of common poisonings and overdoses and the use of specific antidotes.

5%

Pregnancy and Lactation

Safe medication selection in pregnancy and breastfeeding and avoidance of teratogens.

5%

Pediatrics

Weight-based dosing, paediatric drug handling, and child-specific safety.

5%

Geriatrics

Polypharmacy, inappropriate prescribing, anticholinergic burden, and falls risk in older adults.

5%

Pharmacokinetics

ADME principles, first-pass effect, half-life, volume of distribution, enzyme interactions, and therapeutic drug monitoring.

5%

Medication Safety

LASA drugs, high-alert medications, error-prone abbreviations, medication reconciliation, and safety culture.

How to Pass the NHRA Pharmacist Exam Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: 60% (NHRA standard pass mark for pharmacists; some prep providers cite 55%)
  • Assessment: Single-best-answer multiple-choice questions delivered as a computer-based test at Prometric centres, covering pharmacy practice, pharmacotherapy, calculations, OTC care, and Bahrain pharmacy law.
  • Time limit: Approximately 165 minutes (about 2.5 hours)
  • Exam fee: Prometric exam fee approximately USD 140-190 per attempt, plus separate NHRA application, DataFlow, and license issuance fees

Keys to Passing

  • Complete 500+ practice questions
  • Score 80%+ consistently before scheduling
  • Focus on highest-weighted sections
  • Use our AI tutor for tough concepts

NHRA Pharmacist Exam Study Tips from Top Performers

1Prioritise study time by blueprint weight: about a third of your effort should go to disease-state pharmacotherapy and another sixth to pharmacy calculations and compounding.
2Drill timed calculation questions (dilutions, ratio strength, infusion and weight-based dosing) until they are fast and reliable, since calculations are 15% of the exam and easy marks to secure.
3Review Bahrain-specific pharmacy law, NHRA regulation, controlled-drug handling, and the code of conduct, as these ethics and law items (10%) are distinct from purely clinical knowledge.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many questions are on the NHRA pharmacist exam and how long is it?

Published Bahrain pharmacy blueprints describe about 150 single-best-answer multiple-choice questions to be completed in roughly 165 minutes (about 2.5 hours), delivered as a Prometric computer-based test.

What is the passing score for the NHRA pharmacist exam?

The NHRA sets the standard pass mark at 60% for pharmacists and other non-nursing professions. Some commercial preparation providers cite 55%, so candidates should confirm the current threshold with the NHRA.

Who administers and regulates the Bahrain pharmacist licensure exam?

The National Health Regulatory Authority (NHRA), established under Law No. 38 of 2009, licenses pharmacists and regulates pharmacy practice in Bahrain. The exam is delivered through Prometric test centres.

What topics carry the most weight on the exam?

Pharmaceutical Care and Disease State Management is the largest area at about 35%, followed by Pharmacy Calculation and Compounding at about 15%, with Over-the-Counter Medication and Pharmacy Law and Ethics each around 10%.