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Bactrim CHF Case Study
One thing I always encourage is critical thinking. Reviewing a diagnosis list will give you clues as to the likely medications that a patient is taking or should be taking if they are following...
Beta-Blocker Interactions and CYP Enzymes – Free Table
Beta-blockers are a class of medication that is frequently used for cardiac and cardiovascular purposes. Selectivity and evidence of benefit often guide selection, but one thing that may get...
Do I Need To Memorize Clinical Trials For the BCPS Exam?
I get a lot of questions on all the board certification exams and while this recent question was specific to the BCPS exam, my answer applies to all of the BPS exams, the NAPLEX exam, and the BCMTMS...
GLP-1 Agonists and Pancreatitis
It is theorized that patients who are taking a GLP-1 agonist are at a greater risk for pancreatitis due to the medication causing an increase in stimulation of GLP-1 receptors located in the...
Bempedoic Acid Clinical Pearls
Bempedoic acid, also known as Nexletol, is a once-daily medication used in patients with increased atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) or heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia who...
Free Heart Failure Pharmacology Crossword Puzzle
We have had a wonderful response to our previous pharmacology crossword on diabetes so I figured I try this again. With the help of a pharmacy student, Cody Springer, we have created a free heart...
3 Big Reasons Why We Don’t Reduce Medications
Polypharmacy is something I'm extremely passionate about. In my work as a consultant pharmacist, there isn't a much better feeling for me than eliminating medications that the patient doesn't need....
Valtrex Neurotoxicity Case Study – Guest Post!
I stumbled into this case about Valtrex neurotoxicity on Linked In, and am so thankful that Kristin Speer, PharmD, BCPS let me share it. A physician attached a message for the care team to...
Oxycodone Pharmacokinetics – It’s Kinda Complicated
I don't recall learning about oxycodone pharmacokinetics in school. Cut me some slack, maybe I was gone that day? Or maybe my memory is fading? It's actually pretty complicated and drug interactions...
New Release! Flippin’ Pharmacology Flash Cards
I have had some amazing people help me with various projects, and I’m incredibly proud of this product. The design and layout of the “Flippin Pharmacology Flash Cards” is beautiful and functional. I...