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3 Classic Examples of the Prescribing Cascade
My extensive work in geriatrics has led to a great understanding of the prescribing cascade. The prescribing cascade is simply defined as using medications to treat the side effects of other...
Diltiazem and Colchicine Interaction
A 77 year old male has a past medical history of gout, atrial fibrillation, hypertension, GI ulcer, chronic kidney disease, and anemia. He presents at this visit with worsening gout symptoms and...
4 BCPS Exam Tips
I get asked quite a few questions nowadays on the BCPS exam, so I put together a quick list of 4 common questions I frequently get asked and give you a few BCPS exam tips. Question 1: How hard is...
Pharmacy Education is Changing – Pharmacy Joe Podcast
My style of learning isn't always conducive to sitting down and reading book chapters. I also don't feel like I accomplish everything I want to when I read in that it takes a long time for stuff to...
4 Clinical Pearls About Spironolactone
Spironolactone (Aldactone) is a potassium sparing diuretic. Based upon my experience, I put together 4 clinical pearls that you have to know! A commonly known fact with spironolactone is that it is...
High Risk Insulin Errors – Case Scenario
As many of you well know, I work closely with a lot of folks in the long term care business. Insulin errors can be one of the scariest errors that can happen. Here's a case scenario I don't like...
5 Common Mistakes – Iron Supplementation
I've seen a fair number of mistakes with iron supplementation. Here's a list of a few common clinical pearls about iron supplementation that you need to know! Iron supplements can cause black...
Recurrent C Diff and PPI’s – Case Study
A 69 year old male has a past medical history of hypertension, heartburn, CHF, CAD and osteoarthritis. This gentleman had been in and out of the hospital several times over the previous year for a...
5 Things Pharmacists Can Learn From Nurses
I work with nurses on a daily basis, and while I'd like to think I've taught them a thing or two, I know they've taught me a lot! I wanted to put together a list of a few things pharmacists can...
5 Clinical Concerns you have to know with NSAIDs in the Elderly
Pain management can be incredibly difficult in the elderly due to the high risk of potential side effects. NSAIDs are some of the most commonly used medications for pain. Here's 5 reasons why...
Study Materials For Pharmacists
