Monthly Archives: June 2021
In practice, many patients become overwhelmed by polypharmacy. A diagnosis of COPD or asthma can significantly increase the medication administration burden. I’ve heard many patients report that they are taking “too many inhalers.” The basic strategy to remedy medication adherence issues is to assess adherence status, identify the cause of nonadherence, and apply a focused […]
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I get quite a few questions about preparing for the BCMTMS exam. I’ve been fortunate to receive feedback from many candidates now regarding our content and how to best tailor our educational approach. I’m happy with the testimonials that we have received that make me believe we provide the best resources on the market that […]
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Days like today are always so much fun for me! I have completed my latest Amazon eBook and Paperback. The name of the book is Perils of Polypharmacy. As a gift to all of you who follow the blog/podcast, I’m giving you an opportunity to get the book nearly for free! I designed this book […]
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There are many medications that falsely raise creatinine. This can be indicative of worsening renal function, but in some situations, it may not be an issue at all. Here’s a case scenario where we look at medications that can falsely raise creatinine by interfering with secretion in the kidney. A 63-year-old female has a history […]
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