NAPLEX (North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination) Practice Exam

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What is the largest capsule size mentioned?

  1. 5

  2. 000

  3. 1

  4. 3

The correct answer is: 000

The correct answer is B. The largest capsule size mentioned is 000. In capsule sizing, the larger the number, the smaller the capsule. Therefore, 000 is larger than 5, 1, and 3. The size of a capsule is important in determining how much drug can be filled into it, as well as ease of swallowing for the patient.