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Recommendations in Long Term Care – 5 Recent Examples
In my work as a consultant pharmacist (which I love!), I write recommendations to nurses and providers of long term care and assisted living facilities. I wanted to share some of the most recent...
Prednisone Clinical Pearls – My Top 5
Prednisone is a corticosteroid that I see used almost on a daily basis in my practice. There are many important clinical pearls that will show up in practice as well as on your board exams. In this...
Sharpen Your Clinical Skills with Our Atrial Fibrillation Crossword Puzzle
Test Your Knowledge on Atrial Fibrillation For healthcare professionals and students, understanding atrial fibrillation (AFib) is essential. As the most common sustained cardiac arrhythmia, AFib...
Test Your Knowledge with Our Birth Control Crossword Puzzle!
Fun Way To Learn About Birth Control! Whether you're just starting to explore contraceptive options or want a refresher on reproductive health, this birth control crossword puzzle is the perfect way...
Orthostatic Hypotension Case Study
JR is an 88-year-old female who reports increasing episodes of dizziness upon standing over the past month. She describes it as a lightheaded sensation that lasts about 10–15 seconds after getting...
2025 Benzodiazepine Tapering Guidelines – Top 10 Takeaways
Benzodiazepines (BZDs) are FDA-approved for various conditions, such as anxiety, mood disorders, insomnia, and seizures. Although they treat a wide range of conditions, there are many safety...
Deprescribing in Hospice – My Top 5 Targets
Deprescribing is an important part of care for hospice patients. The main goal of hospice care is to focus on comfort care rather than curative treatments, which means evaluating if a patient’s...
Sinemet Drug Interactions – Top 5
Sinemet, a key medication for managing Parkinson’s disease, combines carbidopa and levodopa to improve motor symptoms such as tremors, stiffness, and slow movement. However, Sinemet is known for its...
Risperidone Causing Tardive Dyskinesia – Case Scenario
In this case scenario, we outline a situation of risperidone causing tardive dyskinesia. Tardive dyskinesia is a neurological movement disorder that is typically caused by medications that can block...
Prednisone and Diabetes – Case Scenario
In this case scenario, we discuss the interplay between prednisone in diabetes. Clinical situations like this are frequent in practice and prednisone can really mess up a patient's well-controlled...
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