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Section N MDS – Drug Regimen Review October 2018 Updates
As of October 1st, 2018, there has been a big update in long term care. Section N of the Minimum Data Set (MDS) has been updated to include a drug regimen review for residents upon admission. CMS...
Cilostazol in Heart Failure – A Big No-No
Should we use cilostazol in heart failure? A 68 year old male smoker has a past medical history of peripheral vascular disease, cardiovascular disease, myocardial infarction X2, osteoarthritis, CHF...
BCGP Study Schedule – FREE Download
A few months ago, we produced a study schedule for BCPS exam takers (Free Download) Since then, many of you have asked for a BCGP study schedule. I will say it is difficult to develop a one size...
Patient Misconceptions with Antidepressant Therapy
Patient misconceptions with antidepressant therapy is very common. Antidepressant therapy can be life changing for patients, but we have to remember that their are very critical education points...
Ambulatory Care Pharmacy – Lessons Learned in the Clinic
Last week, I participated in an ambulatory care pharmacy roundtable. It was really interesting and there was all sorts of different discussions from everything to board certification, residency,...
3 Medication Recommendations That Should Drive You Crazy
I have a deep passion for trying to provide value while working as a clinical pharmacist. I had a couple of negative experiences with providers when I first graduated. From those poor...
SSRI Platelet Inhibition – Clinical Relevance
I've covered many potential adverse effects and clinical quirks with the SSRI's on this podcast, but one mystery still remains. What to do about the SSRI platelet inhibition effect? The SSRI...
HLA B*5701 and the Rest – 3 Medications With Clinical Impact
What the heck is HLA B*5701? Let's start with the HLA. HLA stands for human leukocyte antigen. The rest of the name is simply indicating that it is subtype of HLA. There are many different...
Humbling Review – The Thrill of the Case
Fear of putting myself out there has always been challenging for me. It is something that I try to work at on a daily basis. Whether it be speaking engagements, new educational opportunities, or...
Propranolol and Ciprofloxacin Interaction, A Case Scenario
Here I will discuss the propranolol and ciprofloxacin interaction by presented a brief case scenario. A 59 year old female with a 40 year history of smoking a pack per day presents today,...
Study Materials For Pharmacists
