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Key Facts: Algeria Pharmacy Residency Contest Exam

100 QCM items

Written examination containing 100 multiple-choice questions across biological and pharmaceutical sciences

MESRS & Algerian Faculties of Pharmacy official competition guidelines

3 hours duration

Total allotted testing time for the national pharmacy residency examination session

Official competition regulations (Session Octobre)

10.00/20 threshold

Minimum qualifying average score required to enter the residency post selection ranking

Arrêté ministériel régissant le concours de résidanat

700 DZD in Oran 2026

Session-specific registration fee; other organizing faculties may differ

Oran 1 official October 2026 contest notice

3 sitting limit

Maximum allowable attempts per candidate under statutory postgraduate training rules

MESRS postgraduate medical education regulations

A free 100-question English MCQ practice bank for Algeria's Concours d'Accès au Résidanat en Pharmacie. It covers clinical biochemistry, hemobiology, microbiology, pharmacology, galenics, and toxicology based on the national DEMS pharmacy residency syllabus.

Sample Algeria Pharmacy Residency Contest Practice Questions

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1Calculate the creatinine clearance of a 60-year-old woman weighing 60 kg with a serum creatinine of 120 µmol/L (1.36 mg/dL) using the Cockcroft-Gault formula. (Formula: ClCr = [(140 - age) * weight (kg) * 1.04] / serum creatinine (µmol/L) for women)

A.41.6 mL/min

B.58.5 mL/min

C.72.0 mL/min

D.32.4 mL/min

Explanation: Using the stated Cockcroft-Gault formula: ClCr = [(140 - 60) × 60 × 1.04] / 120 = 41.6 mL/min. This creatinine-clearance estimate is commonly used for dosing some renally eliminated medicines. It does not by itself establish a CKD stage; CKD staging uses eGFR plus chronicity and other evidence of kidney disease.

2Which serum enzyme ratio (De Ritis ratio: AST/ALT) exceeding 2.0, accompanied by elevated gamma-glutamyl transferase (GGT), is classically suggestive of acute alcoholic hepatitis?

A.Aspartate aminotransferase to Alanine aminotransferase ratio (AST/ALT > 2)

B.Alanine aminotransferase to Aspartate aminotransferase ratio (ALT/AST > 2)

C.Alkaline phosphatase to total bilirubin ratio > 2

D.Lactate dehydrogenase to AST ratio > 2

Explanation: An AST/ALT ratio above 2, particularly with an elevated GGT in a compatible clinical setting, supports alcohol-associated hepatitis. It is not diagnostic by itself and must be interpreted with the history, examination, other laboratory results, and exclusion of competing causes.

3A patient presents with isolated elevation of serum alkaline phosphatase (ALP) with strictly normal gamma-glutamyl transferase (GGT), normal transaminases, and normal bilirubin. Which tissue origin is responsible for this isolated ALP increase?

A.Bone tissue (e.g., Paget's disease, osteoblastic bone metastases, or physiological bone growth)

B.Hepatobiliary tract with extrahepatic biliary obstruction

C.Placental tissue in a male patient

D.Renal tubular brush border epithelium

Explanation: ALP arises chiefly from liver and bone in adults. An isolated ALP elevation with normal GGT and otherwise normal liver tests favors a non-hepatic, commonly bone, source; it does not absolutely prove the source. ALP isoenzymes or other targeted evaluation can resolve uncertainty.

4Which hereditary benign hyperbilirubinemia is characterized by mild, fluctuating unconjugated (indirect) hyperbilirubinemia precipitated by fasting, dehydration, stress, or illness, with normal liver transaminases and hepatic histology?

A.Gilbert syndrome (UDP-glucuronosyltransferase 1A1 mutation)

B.Dubin-Johnson syndrome (canalicular MRP2 transporter defect)

C.Rotor syndrome (OATP1B1 and OATP1B3 organic anion transporter defect)

D.Crigler-Najjar syndrome Type I

Explanation: Gilbert syndrome is an autosomal recessive condition affecting 5% to 10% of the population, caused by a mutation in the promoter region (A(TA)7TAA) of the UGT1A1 gene. The resulting ~70% reduction in UDP-glucuronosyltransferase activity causes mild unconjugated hyperbilirubinemia (< 3-4 mg/dL) during physical stress, fasting, or viral infection, with normal conjugated bilirubin and liver enzymes.

5A 65-year-old patient presents with back pain, normocytic anemia, and hypercalcemia. Serum protein electrophoresis reveals a narrow, tall, symmetrical monoclonal spike (pic monoclonal) in the gamma-globulin zone. Immunofixation confirms an IgG kappa monoclonal protein. What is the diagnosis?

A.Multiple Myeloma (Kahler disease)

B.Polyclonal hypergammaglobulinemia of chronic liver cirrhosis

C.Acute phase inflammatory protein response

D.Severe primary nephrotic syndrome

Explanation: A narrow monoclonal peak plus anemia, hypercalcemia, and bone pain strongly suggests multiple myeloma. Diagnosis still requires the formal plasma-cell-disorder work-up, including bone-marrow assessment and evaluation for myeloma-defining events; an M-protein alone can occur in other monoclonal gammopathies.

6According to international ADA and WHO criteria, what are the threshold values for establishing the laboratory diagnosis of Diabetes Mellitus?

A.Fasting plasma glucose >= 1.26 g/L (7.0 mmol/L) confirmed on two occasions, or HbA1c >= 6.5% (48 mmol/mol)

B.Fasting plasma glucose >= 1.10 g/L (6.1 mmol/L) or HbA1c >= 5.7%

C.Postprandial 2-hour glucose >= 1.40 g/L (7.8 mmol/L) during 75g OGTT

D.Random blood glucose >= 1.60 g/L in an asymptomatic patient

Explanation: Diabetes mellitus is diagnosed by: 1) Fasting plasma glucose >= 1.26 g/L (7.0 mmol/L) on two separate tests, or 2) 2-hour plasma glucose >= 2.00 g/L (11.1 mmol/L) during a 75 g oral glucose tolerance test, or 3) HbA1c >= 6.5% (48 mmol/mol), or 4) random plasma glucose >= 2.00 g/L (11.1 mmol/L) in a patient with classic symptoms of hyperglycemia.

7A patient's lipid profile in mg/dL shows: Total Cholesterol = 240 mg/dL, HDL-Cholesterol = 50 mg/dL, and Triglycerides = 150 mg/dL. Calculate the LDL-Cholesterol using the Friedewald formula. (Formula: LDL = Total Cholesterol - HDL - [Triglycerides / 5])

A.160 mg/dL

B.140 mg/dL

C.180 mg/dL

D.120 mg/dL

Explanation: Using Friedewald's formula in mg/dL: LDL-C = Total Cholesterol - HDL-C - (Triglycerides / 5). LDL-C = 240 - 50 - (150 / 5) = 240 - 50 - 30 = 160 mg/dL. (Note: The formula is valid only when serum triglycerides are < 400 mg/dL and in the absence of chylomicrons).

8A patient in the intensive care unit has the following arterial serum electrolyte panel: Na+ = 140 mEq/L, K+ = 4.5 mEq/L, Cl- = 100 mEq/L, and HCO3- = 12 mEq/L. Calculate the serum anion gap (trou anionique) and interpret the acid-base disorder. (Formula: Anion Gap = [Na+] - [Cl-] - [HCO3-])

A.Anion gap = 28 mEq/L; High anion gap metabolic acidosis

B.Anion gap = 12 mEq/L; Normal anion gap (hyperchloremic) metabolic acidosis

C.Anion gap = 4 mEq/L; Severe metabolic alkalosis

D.Anion gap = 36 mEq/L; Acute respiratory acidosis

Explanation: Serum anion gap = [Na+] - ([Cl-] + [HCO3-]) = 140 - (100 + 12) = 140 - 112 = 28 mEq/L. The normal reference range is 8 to 12 mEq/L (or 10 to 14). A value of 28 mEq/L indicates severe high anion gap metabolic acidosis (HAGMA), commonly caused by lactic acidosis, ketoacidosis, toxic alcohol ingestion, or severe uremia (mnemonic MUDPILES / GOLDMARK).

9Which biomarker is preferred for detecting myocardial injury when evaluating a patient for acute myocardial infarction?

A.Cardiac Troponin I or T (cTnI / cTnT)

B.Creatine Kinase-MB isoenzyme (CK-MB)

C.Myoglobin

D.Lactate dehydrogenase isoenzyme 1 (LDH-1)

Explanation: High-sensitivity cardiac troponin I or T is the preferred biomarker for myocardial injury. Acute myocardial infarction requires a rise or fall with at least one value above the assay's 99th percentile together with clinical evidence of ischemia; an isolated elevation can reflect non-ischemic myocardial injury.

10Which laboratory profile on a baseline thyroid blood panel is diagnostic of primary overt hypothyroidism?

A.Markedly elevated serum TSH with decreased free thyroxine (FT4)

B.Decreased serum TSH with elevated free thyroxine (FT4)

C.Normal serum TSH with elevated free triiodothyronine (FT3)

D.Decreased serum TSH with decreased free thyroxine (FT4)

Explanation: Primary hypothyroidism is caused by intrinsic thyroid gland failure (e.g., Hashimoto's thyroiditis). The lack of circulating thyroid hormones removes negative feedback on the anterior pituitary, resulting in a compensatory marked elevation in serum TSH accompanied by low free T4.

About the Algeria Pharmacy Residency Contest Exam

The Concours d'Accès au Résidanat en Pharmacie is Algeria's national competitive postgraduate entrance examination for pharmacy graduates seeking specialization (Diplôme d'Études Médicales Spéciales — DEMS in medical biology, hospital pharmacy, industrial galenics, or toxicology). Administered annually in October across national pharmacy faculties, it tests biological laboratory sciences and pharmaceutical technology. This English 100-question practice bank is an educational study adaptation designed for self-assessment.

Assessment

One written 100-question paper. No separate oral, practical, assignment, or case-study component is specified in the published entrance-contest rules. The official October 2026 program has three sections: Sciences biologiques, Sciences fondamentales, and Sciences pharmaceutiques.

Time Limit

3 hours

Passing Score

Minimum general average of 10.00/20 required for validation; hospital training posts for DEMS specialization (medical biology, hospital pharmacy, industrial pharmacy, toxicology) are attributed strictly by merit ranking within available quotas.

Exam Fee

Varies by faculty/session; 700 DZD for Oran 1's October 2026 session (Facultés de Pharmacie d'Algérie under the tutelage of the Ministère de l'Enseignement Supérieur et de la Recherche Scientifique (MESRS))

Algeria Pharmacy Residency Contest Exam Content Outline

Official Section I; no percentage published

Sciences Biologiques

Clinical biochemistry, endocrine explorations, hemobiology and blood transfusion, hemostasis, clinical immunology, medical bacteriology and virology, and medical parasitology-mycology.

Official Section II; no percentage published

Sciences Fondamentales

Chemical analysis, equilibria and titration, spectrometric and chromatographic methods, electrophoresis, and pharmaceutical inorganic chemistry.

Official Section III; no percentage published

Sciences Pharmaceutiques

Pharmaceutical botany, organic and medicinal chemistry, dosage-form formulation, pharmacognosy, pharmacology, and toxicology.

How to Pass the Algeria Pharmacy Residency Contest Exam

What You Need to Know

Passing score: Minimum general average of 10.00/20 required for validation; hospital training posts for DEMS specialization (medical biology, hospital pharmacy, industrial pharmacy, toxicology) are attributed strictly by merit ranking within available quotas.
Assessment: One written 100-question paper. No separate oral, practical, assignment, or case-study component is specified in the published entrance-contest rules. The official October 2026 program has three sections: Sciences biologiques, Sciences fondamentales, and Sciences pharmaceutiques.
Time limit: 3 hours
Exam fee: Varies by faculty/session; 700 DZD for Oran 1's October 2026 session

Keys to Passing

Work through all 100 available questions
Review every answer and explanation
Track weak areas and revisit them
Use our AI tutor for tough concepts

Algeria Pharmacy Residency Contest Study Tips from Top Performers

1Master biological laboratory diagnostics: interpret renal clearance formulas, liver function test patterns, arterial blood gases, and lipid fractionation profiles.

2Review hematology and transfusion safety: acute leukemias (FAB/WHO classification), hemoglobinopathies (thalassemia, sickle cell), and pre-transfusion immunohematology testing.

3Understand pharmacokinetics equations: volume of distribution, total clearance, elimination half-life, and dose adjustment in renal or hepatic impairment.

4Memorize major toxicology mechanisms: acetaminophen overdose pathophysiology and N-acetylcysteine protocol, organophosphate toxicity and atropine/pralidoxime reversal, and carbon monoxide poisoning.

5Review pharmaceutical technology and sterilization: autoclave parameters (121°C for 15-20 min), membrane filtration pore sizes (0.22 μm), and tablet compression defect troubleshooting.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Concours d'Accès au Résidanat en Pharmacie in Algeria?

It is the national competitive examination organized by Algerian university faculties of pharmacy under MESRS that ranks pharmacy graduates for entry into postgraduate residency training leading to the Diplôme d'Études Médicales Spéciales (DEMS) in fields like medical biology, hospital pharmacy, and toxicology.

How is the Algerian pharmacy residency exam structured?

The published regulations specify one 3-hour written paper containing 100 questions. The official October 2026 program has three sections—Sciences biologiques, Sciences fondamentales, and Sciences pharmaceutiques—and publishes no percentage weights. No separate oral, practical, assignment, or case-study component is specified.

What is the qualifying passing score?

Candidates must achieve a minimum overall mark of 10.00/20 to be eligible for ranking. Residency posts across hospital laboratories, clinical pharmacies, and university departments are attributed by rank order according to open quotas.

What is the application fee for the pharmacy residency contest?

Fees are announced by the organizing faculty for each session. Oran 1's official October 2026 notice specifies 700 DZD.

What language is the official examination conducted in?

The official regulations, notice, and October 2026 program reviewed are published in French, but they do not state an exclusive permitted assessment language. This bank uses English four-option MCQs as a study adaptation, not an official translation or paper simulation.

How many attempts are permitted for the pharmacy residency competition?

Under Algerian MESRS regulations, a pharmacy graduate is limited to a maximum of three (3) attempts at the residency entrance competition.