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2020 Gout Guidelines – Important Takeaways
Recently, the American College of Rheumatology released new 2020 gout guidelines. In these guidelines, there are 42 recommendations that reflect new clinical evidence since the release of the 2012...
Recommended Separation for Nitrates and PDE-5 Inhibitors
Avanafil, sildenafil, tadalafil, and vardenafil are PDE-5 inhibitors available in the USA and indicated for erectile dysfunction. PDE-5 inhibitors prevent the breakdown of cGMP and it is also...
Can I Mix Nebulized Medications? Including Revefenacin
The administration procedure for inhalation therapy with nebulizers can be very lengthy and time-consuming. Because of this, many providers, pharmacists, nurses, and respiratory therapists could...
BCMTMS Exam Change, Free Book, and One Time Discount!
I am happy with the content we have put together for the BCMTMS exam and have received some nice comments from newly board-certified customers just like this one: "Hi Eric, I just wanted to let you...
Challenges of Medication Administration in Parkinson’s
Parkinson's disorder can be incredibly challenging to manage. The progression of the disease and its complications can make Parkinson's very difficult for patients and clinicians. In addition to the...
QT Prolongation for Community Pharmacists: Quick Guide
I'm extremely grateful for the many pharmacists who have stepped up and provided education on topics they are passionate about. I've touched on QT prolongation in the past, but Daniel Lieu, PharmD...
Digoxin in CHF – What You Need to Know
Digoxin is one of those medications that has a lot of unique clinical quirks. Here are a few clinical pearls you must remember when using digoxin in CHF. When using digoxin in CHF (more specifically...
Amiodarone Boxed Warnings; Can You Name Them All?
Amiodarone is a medication that you need to pay attention to. It has numerous clinical quirks that can cause serious harm if one is not aware of them. Here's a list of the amiodarone boxed warnings...
Nuedexta Off-Label Fraud
I stumbled into this article a while ago regarding Nuedexta off-label fraud for behavioral issues involving dementia patients in long term care facilities. It makes me sad and frustrated. I'd like...
These Things Make Me Think Twice in Geriatrics
Geriatrics can get very complicated very fast. Chronic conditions, polypharmacy, and drug interactions are a few of the many complications. Here are a few things that make me think twice in...
Study Materials For Pharmacists
