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Top 5 Antihypertensive Drug Interactions
Blood pressure medications are commonly used in practice. You should know some of the major interactions with these medications. In this blog post, I will lay out my top 5 antihypertensive drug...
Ibuprofen Versus Naproxen – Understanding The Nuances
When it comes to managing pain, inflammation, or fever, many of us reach for over-the-counter (OTC) nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like ibuprofen or naproxen. While these medications...
Free NAPLEX Osteoporosis Crossword Puzzle
I'm currently working on finishing up a big-time project for the NAPLEX exam. It is a crossword puzzle book that will help prepare you for the NAPLEX. I'm providing a free osteoporosis crossword...
Parkinson’s Medication Timing – Why Do Patients Care So Much?
I have been caught in situations with caregivers and patients numerous times regarding Parkinson's medication management. Patients can be VERY particular about getting their Parkinson's medication...
2024 ADA Guidelines – Free PDF and My Takeaways
The 2024 ADA guidelines were released a month or two ago and I wanted to take a little time to digest them before providing my big takeaways. The 2023 guidelines saw a major shift in pharmacotherapy...
Sliding Scale Versus Correction Factor Insulin
When treating hyperglycemia there are two terms that I have seen get confused and often used interchangeably (inappropriately so). Sliding scale and correction factor insulin strategies are NOT the...
Novolog Versus Fiasp Insulin Comparison
With many insulin formulations on the market, it can be hard to differentiate between similar-acting products and what the best choice may be for our patients. One question raised is what the...
Euglycemic Diabetic Ketoacidosis and SGLT2 Inhibitors
Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) is traditionally characterized by the triad of hyperglycemia, metabolic acidosis, and ketoacidosis. However, approximately 3% of DKA cases are caused by Euglycemic DKA...
2024 BCGP Exam Information
The 2024 BCGP Exam is changing and I wanted to highlight some of the important information that you should know when planning to take this challenging exam. One of the biggest changes is that the...
Prednisone Versus Prednisolone
Many often wonder when to use prednisone versus prednisolone and why we may see one over the other prescribed in practice. They are not the same medication and have their differences, but they also...
Study Materials For Pharmacists
