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Sliding Scale Insulin
Thanks to Sarah Taylor, Pharm.D. for her guest post tonight! Sliding scale insulin, or SSI, is commonly seen in nursing homes, however, it might suprise most healthcare workers to hear that this...
The TZD’s for Diabetes
The TZD’s or the thiazolinawhachamacallits…Avandia (rosiglitizone) is the bad boy on the block that no one typically uses anymore due to potential issues with heart failure. Actos (pioglitazone) is...
Incretin Related Drugs and Diabetes
Victoza and Byetta have a similar mechanism of action, and actually we can compare these to the DDP-4 inhibitors as well. These drugs are GLP-1 analogs which is similar to an incretin hormone in the...
Clinical Pearls: Metformin
Metformin is part of the biguanide class of diabetes meds – I don’t know why I told you that, because you will probably never need to know that, but I have been wrong before. Metformin is usually...
Insulin Pump Disadvantages
I'm so lucky to have some great followers on Twitter! I have a follower that has generously donated her time, talents and story to help educate others! You can follow her on Twitter @diabeticnurslng...
Life with Type I Diabetes
I'm so lucky to have some great followers on Twitter! I have a follower that has generously donated her time, talents and story to help educate others! You can follow her on Twitter @diabeticnurslng...
Dilantin Toxicity
I showed up to a facility mid afternoon and just caught the charge nurse as she was heading out early for the day. She asked me to take a look at this specific resident as she felt that her...
Methadone Use
Last night of Narcweek! Hope you all enjoyed it! Methadone is a drug you may see once in a while for treatment of pain. There are definitely some prescribers that are more comfortable using this...
Ultram (tramadol)
Another opioid (or is it an opioid?) is Ultram (tramadol). This medication is frequently used for various types of pain and may or may not be a controlled substance based upon your location. It...
Morphine Dosing & Tolerance
We’re are going to continue on the theme of opioids because this is Narcweek, it’s what we do. I do have more info/stories on Fentanyl, but I think they’re going to have to wait for another time…I...
Study Materials For Pharmacists
