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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,...
2019 Pharmacist Board Certification Information
As the 2018 exam season is winding down, participants for 2019 pharmacist board certification exams need to know some new information. This will help make sure you are prepared to take and pass the...
Mirabegron and Its Beta Agonist Activity – Case Scenario
A 76 year old female has a history of urinary urgency and frequency. About a month ago she was started on mirabegron. She has been tried on tolterodine and oxybutynin. Tolterodine did not work...
Tricyclic Antidepressants – Clinical Practice Pearls
The tricyclic antidepressants are often overlooked as they do have some real negative adverse effects and potential drug interactions. I'll give you 5 important clinical pearls below when...
Incredible Story: Sepsis Survivor and Patient Advocate
I've had an incredible amount of pharmacists share their case studies and stories. Today is one of those days where I can share another one of those stories and learn a valuable lesson as well. ...
Tramadol Pearls – Serotonin and Seizure Risk
Tramadol is a opioid like medication that is frequently used for moderate type pain. It is incredibly important to remember that because it has opioid activity, it can certainly lead to the risk of...
Study Materials For Pharmacists
