For anyone who feels stuck or slowed down while studying for the exam:
The best tip I can give is don't get too focused on remembering every page you read and taking extensive notes. I did that in the beginning and it slowed me down until I pivoted to skipping the note taking, skimming through and focused more on the practice quizzes at the end of each chapter. You can take those quizzes over and over, make sure you're getting an 85% or better every quiz attempt you take and move to the next chapter. It cut my study time in half and was still able to retain all the information I needed to pass the exam. Hope this helps!