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This competitive event consists of a written test. In the event of a t ie, the essay will be judged to break the tie. It aims to inspire members to learn about drugs ' actions on the body, proper administration, and adaptations for different patients and conditions.  \nSponsorship  \n\n| HOSA-Future Health Professionals appreciates the sponsorship of Pharmacology by Dean Vaughn.  Dean Vaughn has developed a special landing page for HOSA competitors and advisors for the course. | |\n| --- | --- |\n\nGeneral Event Information  \n\n| General Rules | Competitors must be familiar with and adhere to the General Rules and Regulations. |\n| --- | --- |\n| Dress Code | Proper business attire or officia l HOSA uniform. Bonus points will be awarded for proper dress. |\n| Competitors Must Provide | ● Photo ID\u003Cbr>● Two \\#2 lead pencils ( not mechanical) with an eraser\u003Cbr>● Neon colored foam earplugs, NOT earbuds, for noise control (optional) HOSA Conference Staff will provide equipment and supplies listed in Appendix I. |\n| Official References | The references below are used in the development of the test questions:\u003Cbr>● Moi ni, Jahangir. The Pharmacy Technician: A Comprehensive Approach. Cengage Learning, Latest edition.\u003Cbr>● Ford, Susan and Sally Roach. Introductory Clinical Pharmacology. Wolters Kluwer, Latest edition.\u003Cbr>● Dean Vaughn 's Pharmacology by Body System online:\u003Cbr>[https://deanvaughn.com/pharmacology-hosa/](https://deanvaughn.com/pharmacology-hosa/) |\n\nROUND ONE-Test  \n\n| Test Instructions | All competitors will be given a test and test answer sheet. The written test will consist of 50 multiple choice questions in a maximum of 60 minutes. See test instructions here.\u003Cbr>An essay tiebreaker question will be administered with the original test. Essay tiebreakers will be completed on the back of the test answer sheet. |\n| --- | --- |\n\nPharmacology ILC Guidelines (September 2026) Page 1 of 3  \nThe expectation is that competitors read and are aware of all the content within these guidelines and associated links. Successful competitors will study all links for the detailed information.  \n\n| Time Remaining Announcements | There will be NO verbal announcements for time remaining during ILC testing. All ILC testing will be completed in the Testing Center, and competitors are responsible for monitoring their own time. |\n| --- | --- |\n| Written Test Plan | The test plan for the Pharmacology Test is:\u003Cbr>● Basic Concepts in Pharmacology-15%\u003Cbr>● Ethical and Legal Responsibilities-10%\u003Cbr>● Pediatrics and Geriatrics Adaptations-10%\u003Cbr>● Drug Names, Classifications, Actions, and Interactions-30%\u003Cbr>● Drug Administration-20%\u003Cbr>● Drug Measurement, Dosage, Conversions-10%\u003Cbr>● Technologies in Pharmacology-5%\u003Cbr>● (Safety will be integrated throughout the test plan)\u003Cbr>At the International Leadership Conference, HOSA w ill provide basic handheld calculators ( no graphing calculators) for addition, subtraction, division, multiplication, and square root calculations. Personal calculators are NOT allowed. |\n| Rounding | 1. Converting between measurement systems often yields a different answer depending on which systems and conversions are used. 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