by Eric Christianson | Oct 11, 2023 | Psychiatry and Addiction Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls
In this article, we are going to share some of the most clinically important similarities and differences when comparing midazolam versus lorazepam. Both medications are part of the benzodiazepine class and have effects such as sedation, hypnosis, decreased anxiety,...
by Eric Christianson | Oct 8, 2023 | Women’s and Men’s Health Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls
I received a question the other day about EPT (expedited partner therapy) and STD management. State laws vary so be sure to check with your board of pharmacy. In this blog post, we will describe EPT and share what we have learned when looking at the rules from two...
by Eric Christianson | Oct 4, 2023 | BCPS Exam, Pharmacist Board Certification Information And Help
It’s hard to believe that I have been following pharmacist board certifications and helping pharmacists pass the BCPS exam for over 10 years since I first passed it in 2013! Each year in updating and creating our study materials, I review the content outline and...
by Eric Christianson | Oct 1, 2023 | Cardiovascular Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls
Let’s tackle a question I recently received. What’s the difference between Cardizem CD Versus LA? We will look closely at these two Cardizem formulations, as it seems many of us have questioned their clinical differences. Both Cardizem CD and Cardizem LA...
by Eric Christianson | Sep 27, 2023 | Cardiovascular Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls
Angiotensin Receptor Blockers are one of the most commonly used drug classes to manage hypertension. Many clinicians prefer using these medications even over ACE inhibitors to reduce the risk of running into the ACE inhibitor-related cough. This is the primary...
