Pharmacy Curriculum Outcomes Assessment (PCOA) Practice Exam

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Which of the following is an example of secondary literature?

  1. A novel

  2. New England Journal of Medicine

  3. An autobiography

  4. A personal diary

The correct answer is: New England Journal of Medicine

A novel is an example of primary literature, as it is a firsthand account or creation of the author. The same can be said for an autobiography and a personal diary. However, secondary literature refers to works that analyze or interpret primary sources, which is why the New England Journal of Medicine, a scholarly publication that reviews and discusses current medical research and practices, is the correct answer.