NPLEX 2 BoardQBank
A clean NPLEX2 folder study hub for the NPLEX Part II Core Clinical Science Examination and electives. Organized around the 2026 blueprint: case-based diagnosis, naturopathic materia medica, nutrition, physical medicine, psychology/ethics, emergency medicine, pharmacology, and elective exam preparation.
Core Clinical Science Examination
The CCSE is organized into four General Exam Areas. Students must build competence across all four areas, not only the total score.
Diagnosis
30–35%History, physical exam, clinical findings, orthopedic tests, lab and imaging diagnosis, differential diagnosis, research interpretation, referral, and co-management.
Materia Medica
18–20%Safe botanical and homeopathic prescribing using indications, contraindications, mechanisms, interactions, toxicity, potency, dosing, and case management.
Other Modalities
28–30%Clinical nutrition, therapeutic diets, physical medicine, orthopedic assessment, exercise prescription, psychology, ethics, counseling, documentation, and risk reduction.
Medical Interventions
20%Emergency assessment, EMS activation, BLS/CPR, oxygen therapy, procedures, public health reporting, pharmacology, drug safety, toxicity, and co-management.
Core Study Pages
Use these pages to build topic-wise BoardQBank content and member practice pages.
Assessment & Diagnosis
History, physical examination, psychiatric recognition, risk factors, differential diagnosis, pathogenesis, complications, prognosis, referral, and algorithms.
Start TopicDiagnosis MCQs
Urinalysis, CBC, coagulation, serum tests, stool analysis, microbiology, pathology, immunology, PFTs, ultrasound, ECG, radiography, MRI, angiography, and toxicology.
Start TopicResearch & Clinical Reasoning
Study design, bias, validity, peer review, statistical significance, clinical significance, evidence-informed diagnosis, and patient-care application.
Start TopicBotanical Medicine
Constituents, therapeutic effects, indications, contraindications, adverse effects, toxicity, herb-drug interactions, route, mode of administration, and posology.
Start TopicHomeopathy
Case-taking, characteristic symptoms, remedy selection, potency, dosing, acute case management, chronic case management, and safe use within treatment plans.
Start TopicClinical Nutrition
Nutritional assessment, food sources, therapeutic diets, macronutrients, micronutrients, amino acids, probiotics, interactions, access, preferences, and cultural context.
Start TopicPhysical Medicine
Therapeutic devices, osseous and soft-tissue manipulation, hydrotherapy, taping, therapeutic exercise, rehabilitation, pain management, and contraindications.
Start TopicPsychology, Ethics & Health Psychology
Confidentiality, consent, reporting, boundaries, cultural competency, validated testing, suicide risk, crisis care, counseling, documentation, chaperones, and telehealth.
Start TopicEmergency Medicine
EMS activation, BLS/CPR, oxygen, venipuncture principles, sterile technique, public health reporting, medication indications, adverse effects, interactions, and toxicity.
Start TopicClinical Conditions Blueprint
BoardQBank condition pages should use case-based questions that connect diagnosis, labs, treatment, safety, referral, and co-management.
- Blood & Lymphatic — anemia, coagulation disorders, leukemia, lymphoma, myeloma, sepsis, malaria, porphyrias.
- Cardiovascular — ACS/MI, CHF, arrhythmias, valvular disease, hypertension, aneurysm, PAD, Raynaud, venous disorders.
- Endocrine — thyroid, adrenal, pituitary, parathyroid, diabetes, metabolic syndrome, PCOS, menopause.
- GI & Hepatobiliary — GERD, PUD, hepatitis, cirrhosis, gallbladder disease, pancreatitis, IBD, IBS, appendicitis, diarrhea.
- Head & Neck — eye, ear, vertigo, sinus, oral, throat, dental and deep neck infections.
- Immune — HIV/AIDS, autoimmune disease, anaphylaxis, urticaria, vasculitis, fibromyalgia, ME/CFS.
- Musculoskeletal — shoulder, elbow, wrist, spine, hip, knee, foot, osteoporosis, gout, arthritis, trauma.
- Nervous System — stroke/TIA, seizures, meningitis, neuropathy, Parkinsonism, MS, headaches, Bell palsy, TBI.
- Respiratory — asthma, COPD, pneumonia, TB, PE, pneumothorax, pleural effusion, pulmonary edema, fibrosis, ARDS.
- Skin & Nails — melanoma, BCC/SCC, acne, cellulitis, tinea, psoriasis, eczema, burns, bites, lacerations.
- Genitourinary & Reproductive — UTI, CKD/AKI, stones, STI, infertility, BPH, testicular torsion, menstrual disorders.
- Breast & Axilla — breast cancer, fibroadenoma, fibrocystic disease, Paget disease, mastitis, gynecomastia.
- Pregnancy — prenatal care, GDM, preeclampsia, ectopic pregnancy, placenta previa/abruption, PPH, Rh incompatibility.
- Pediatrics & Geriatrics — infections, congenital/developmental disorders, abuse, falls, dementia, polypharmacy, frailty.
- Psychiatric / Behavioral — mood, anxiety, psychosis, personality disorders, substance use, domestic violence, crisis presentations.
High-Yield Reference Lists
These pages are useful for rapid review, MCQ tagging, and case-writing consistency.
Orthopedic Tests
Vertebral column, shoulder, wrist/hand/elbow, hip/pelvis, knee, ankle, and foot tests with interpretation-focused practice.
Open ListLabs & Imaging
Urine, blood, stool, microbiology, pathology, immunology, pulmonary function, ultrasound, ECG, radiography, MRI, angiography, toxicology, pregnancy, and neonatology.
Open ListBotanical Medicine List
Blueprint botanical medicines with exam-style focus on indications, safety, contraindications, interactions, adverse effects, and dosing decisions.
Open ListHomeopathic Medicines List
Blueprint remedies for acute and chronic case-based prescribing, characteristic symptom matching, potency selection, and differential remedy decisions.
Open ListCCSE Drug List
Generic drug list with actions, indications, contraindications, adverse effects, nutrient deficiencies, herb-drug interactions, toxicity, and monitoring.
Open ListEmergency Case Clusters
Focused case clusters for EMS activation, oxygen, anaphylaxis, chest pain, stroke symptoms, respiratory distress, shock, overdose, trauma, and acute abdomen.
Open CasesNPLEX 2 Elective Examinations
Each elective examination has 75 MCQs and a separate passing standard. Acupuncture / Asian Medicine belongs here, separate from the CCSE core.
Minor Surgery
Procedure readiness, sterile technique, instruments, wound care, suturing principles, local anesthetics, complications, and safety decisions.
Start ElectiveElective Pharmacology
Medication mechanisms, adverse effects, contraindications, interactions, monitoring, toxicity, clinical decision-making, and safe co-management.
Start ElectiveAcupuncture / Asian Medicine
Zang-Fu pattern diagnosis, Ten Questions, tongue, pulse, treatment principles, point selection, cun measurement, needling depth, contraindications, and point safety.
Start ElectiveParenteral Medicine
Injection safety, sterile technique, IV principles, drip rate, line patency, substance selection, contraindications, adverse reactions, and emergency response.
Start ElectiveNPLEX2 Folder File Map
All NPLEX 2 pages are maintained inside public_html/NPLEX2/. Keep links relative inside this folder.
Assessment & Diagnosis
Main syllabus page for diagnosis, clinical assessment, labs, imaging, research interpretation, and red flags.
Open PageDiagnosis MCQs
Interactive 100-question practice page for NPLEX-style diagnosis and clinical reasoning.
Open MCQsBotanical Medicine
Botanical safety, indications, contraindications, interactions, and dosing practice.
Open PageAcupuncture
Acupuncture safety, clean needle technique, point safety, contraindications, and elective preparation.
Open PageHomeopathy
Materia medica, remedy selection, potency, acute/chronic case management, and safety.
Open PageQuestion Bank
Central NPLEX2 question-bank page for chapter-based and mock-exam practice.
Open QBankPractice Pathway
Build practice in the same direction as the exam: clinical summaries first, then linked diagnosis, modality, emergency, pharmacology, and safety questions.
CCSE Session 1
Approximately 133 case-based and stand-alone questions across all four CCSE General Exam Areas.
CCSE Session 2
Second full-length practice block using clinical summaries with linked questions and mixed blueprint tagging.
CCSE Session 3
Final practice block with diagnosis, materia medica, other modalities, emergency care, and pharmacology integration.
NPLEX 2 Question Bank
Topic-wise practice questions with explanations, why-other-options-are-wrong review, and blueprint tags.
Open QBankClinical Summary Case Clusters
75–85 style patient summaries with 4–6 linked questions per case for exam-style practice.
Open CasesRapid Review
High-yield tables, red flags, contraindications, herb-drug interactions, emergency priorities, and safety traps.
Open Review