The eligibility criteria to sit for the BCGP exam is changing in 2023. There will be a higher bar for candidates to hurdle to be able to complete the application process and take the exam. Essentially, BPS has added another 2 years of geriatric practice experience...
Systemic corticosteroids are an essential class of medication that is used to treat acute inflammation. One of the major indications that this class is used to treat is an acute asthma exacerbation. This is especially true in pediatric patients. In this article, I...
The NAPLEX Exam will test your ability to recognize the mechanisms of action for every medication. This free NAPLEX mechanism of action quiz will help you assess your knowledge of drug names. Albuterol What is the primary mechanism of albuterol? Activates B2 receptors...
Noval oral anticoagulants (NOACs) are non-vitamin K antagonists that include apixaban (pharmacology podcast), dabigatran, rivaroxaban, and edoxaban. NOACs are highly predictable and are less likely to interact with other medications, making them more favorable than...
I am going to outline a common case of escalating dosages of levothyroxine. I beg you to ALWAYS look for binding interactions with levothyroxine when you see dose increases! KE is a 68-year-old female with a history of GERD, anemia, osteoarthritis, hypertension, and...
