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Celexa and Nexium Interaction – QTc Prolongation
The Celexa and Nexium interaction is a challenging one. As a clinical pharmacist, I don't want to create a bunch of other work or switch agents when medication therapy is working and justified. I...
BCPS Regulatory Section – What do I Need to Study?
The BCPS exam is challenging. To date, it is the hardest exam I have ever taken. Understanding statistics is vital to passing which everyone knows. Also vital to passing is the BCPS Regulatory...
The Blindspot of a Geriatric Pharmacist
Generalizations aren't always the greatest, but I do feel that I've learned a lot from my experiences. As a geriatric/ambulatory care pharmacist, I feel that we (maybe more-so me) as pharmacists do...
My Biggest Takeaway from the 2018 Cholesterol Guidelines
In late 2018, ACC and AHA came out with an update to their cholesterol guidelines. The last update was from 2013 so PCSK-9 inhibitors hadn't even been approved at that time. Very High Risk Patients...
BCACP Study Schedule – Free Download
A few months ago, we produced a study schedule for the BCPS exam and one for those seeking BCGP certification. Some of you who are looking for Ambulatory Care study help have spoken up...
P-Glycoprotein Inhibitors – Drugs With Clinical Impact
P-Glycoprotein inhibitors can and do affect the concentrations of other drugs. I will be honest in that when I think about drug interactions, it isn't the first thing that comes to mind. This gut...
Characteristics of a Master Clinical Pharmacist
I stumbled into an article the other day and I cannot seem to locate it again. What I do remember is 4 characteristics of high level clinicians. I believe that the group of individuals studied...
5 Meds That Are Never Used But Will Show Up on Exams
If you are currently a healthcare professional, you'll probably remember things from school that made you shake your head. Why did we learn about that, it never happens?!? I can relate with that and...
Three Orders That May Lead To Medication Errors
Whenever humans are involved in a process, there is bound to be errors. As a clinical pharmacist who helps patients and other healthcare professionals safely use medications, I see a lot of...
Preparing for the BCGP Exam – Why Are People Failing?
Preparing for the BCGP Exam was apparently very difficult for pharmacists in 2018. The Spring 2018 results revealed a pass rate of 43%. I anticipated that it would at least be a little higher in the...
Study Materials For Pharmacists
