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While not incredibly common, medications can cause dysregulation of our body’s thermoregulation process and cause a rise in core temperature in the presence of normal core body temperature which leads to hyperthermia. Before we get to the drugs that cause hyperthermia, let’s review thermoregulation. Our body is able to regulate our core temperature to keep […]
Read MoreAs of August 1st, 2020, pharmacogenomics has been added to the BCMTMS exam content outline. We’ve updated our material to include a review of pharmacogenomic principles and common medications that may be affected by genetic variations. In addition, we’ve added pharmacogenomics quiz questions to our quiz bank. I wanted to share a sample of our […]
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Recurrent urinary tract infections are a common, bothersome problem, particularly in female patients. As a result, providers will often try to stave off future infections by prescribing prophylactic antibiotics. Patients can often end up taking these antibiotics for months or even years, either for continued UTI prophylaxis or because their pharmacist or physician does not […]
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Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists, or GLP-1s, are a highly appealing, newer class of medications for the treatment of type 2 diabetes. Through their activity at the GLP-1 receptor, they slow gastric emptying and decrease glucagon secretion. They also increase the body’s endogenous insulin production, but they do not have as high of a risk for […]
Read MoreI love to try to give back to the subscribers that continue to support the podcast and my mission to educate healthcare professionals about pharmacology. Today is a special day and I’m finally releasing the paperback version of my latest work that has taken over a year to develop! I’m giving it away for a cheap as […]
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