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Beta-Blockers In Asthma; The Best and Worst
Beta-blockers have long been approached with caution in patients with asthma due to their potential to provoke bronchospasm and blunt the effects of rescue inhalers. This risk is largely driven by...
Epoetin 3 Big Things – Practice Pearls and Test Prep
Epoetin alfa (Epogen/Procrit) is a medication pharmacists commonly encounter in long-term care, dialysis, and oncology settings. While its role in stimulating red blood cell production seems...
OCD Versus Depression – SSRI Dosing
SSRIs are the drug of choice for many conditions. That is true of both obsessive-compulsive disorder and depression (excellent board exam nugget to remember). As you are reviewing a patient's...
Tapering Seizure Medications – Practical Advice From the Front Lines
A recent case prompted me to create a blog post about tapering seizure medications. Tapering and discontinuing anti-seizure medications is a delicate process that requires close clinical monitoring...
Rivaroxaban Versus Apixaban – Clinical Comparison and New Evidence
If you’ve come to this page, you likely know the basics of anticoagulation but are looking to expand that knowledge for better clinical practice. Xarelto and Eliquis are both direct oral...
Assisted Living Medication Deficiencies – Consultant Pharmacist’s Role and Examples
I've put together a list of assisted living medication deficiencies to help you all learn some of the things a consultant pharmacist looks out for. These deficiencies are from the state of Minnesota...
Pharmacology Acronyms: A FREE Study Guide From MedEd101
From drug classes to clinical frameworks and treatment strategies, abbreviations and acronyms are used constantly in healthcare communication. For pharmacy students, pharmacists, nurses, and other...
Licensing 101: Financial Tips Every 4th Year Pharmacy Student Should Know
Becoming a licensed pharmacist is a financially challenging endeavor – applications, score transfers, exam,, study materials, and other fees can quickly add up and cause stress and strain during an...
Folate Deficiency – Need to Know Medications
Folic acid, or vitamin B9, is an essential nutrient that is needed for cell growth and division, DNA formation, and red blood cell production. Certain medications can interfere with folate...
Sometimes Less is More: When to De-Escalate Diabetes Medications
Diabetes management can be quite complex as it is a progressive disease, and goals can change depending on a variety of patient factors. In general, the ADA suggests an A1C goal of <7%, but in...
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