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Complex Insulin Regimens in the Elderly
Insulin is one of the highest risk medications that our patients can take. Complex insulin regimens can create confusion amongst our geriatric patients. These regimens can obviously be beneficial...
BCACP Exam – Study Strategies and Preparing to Pass
The BCACP Exam has been growing in popularity over the last few years. This is a very challenging exam with passing rates historically in the 60% range. I surveyed a wide range of online resources...
Antipsychotics in Parkinson’s – A No Win Situation
Spending a good chunk of my time in geriatrics, we get into these situations where there are options on the table, but we may not like any of them. Selecting antipsychotics in Parkinson's is one of...
BCPS Study Schedule – Free Cheat Sheet Download
Preparing for the BCPS exam can be an overwhelming task. Having the good fortune of passing two of them, I get quite a few questions about how to set up a BCPS study schedule. Or, how much time do...
Opioid Taper Schedule – How to Set One Up?
Many institutions are working with patients to try to taper off of opioids. Setting up an opioid taper schedule is not something that should be taken lightly. This is a process that I've helped...
BCGP Pass Rate for Spring 2018 = 43%?!? What Gives?
The BCGP pass rate has historically been excellent compared to BCPS, BCACP, critical care, etc. I had a request from a follower to comment on this given the recent drop in the BCGP pass rate. The...
New BCPS Application Changes You Need To Be Aware Of
BPS is the Board of Pharmacy Specialties and they are responsible for creating the certification exams, setting the passing score (historical pass rates) and managing the application process. There...
Acetylcholinesterase Inhibitors – Clinical Pearls and a Case
Acetylcholinesterase inhibitors are most often used in mild to moderate Alzheimer's dementia. They are often a hot button topic amongst the geriatric healthcare community. If you've worked with...
Dopamine Agonists – Clinical Pearls
The two common dopamine agonists used in practice are pramipexole (Mirapex) and ropinerole (Requip). They are often used in the management of restless leg syndrome and also sometimes utilized in...
How Long Does It Take Cymbalta to Work for Pain? Case Scenario
A 48 year old female has a history of diabetic neuropathy and has been placed on Cymbalta (duloxetine). The patient has taken it for three days and is feeling pretty fatigued throughout the day...
Study Materials For Pharmacists
