by Eric Christianson | Mar 18, 2026 | NAPLEX, Pharmacist Board Certification Information And Help
From drug classes to clinical frameworks and treatment strategies, abbreviations and acronyms are used constantly in healthcare communication. For pharmacy students, pharmacists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals, understanding these acronyms can be helpful...
by Eric Christianson | Mar 15, 2026 | Career Advice for Pharmacy Students, Residents and New Pharmacists
Becoming a licensed pharmacist is a financially challenging endeavor – applications, score transfers, exam,, study materials, and other fees can quickly add up and cause stress and strain during an already overwhelming period of time. In order to help combat surprise...
by Eric Christianson | Mar 11, 2026 | Gastrointestinal Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls
Folic acid, or vitamin B9, is an essential nutrient that is needed for cell growth and division, DNA formation, and red blood cell production. Certain medications can interfere with folate absorption and metabolism, which can lead to folate deficiency. Knowing which...
by Eric Christianson | Mar 8, 2026 | Endocrine Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls
Diabetes management can be quite complex as it is a progressive disease, and goals can change depending on a variety of patient factors. In general, the ADA suggests an A1C goal of <7%, but in some cases, less stringent goals like <8% may be appropriate. The...
by Eric Christianson | Mar 4, 2026 | Neurology, Pain, and Musculoskeletal Case Studies
Medication reviews in patients with rheumatoid arthritis often uncover clinically significant drug therapy problems. Methotrexate toxicity, drug interactions, and therapeutic duplication are common issues that pharmacists must proactively identify. In this case-based...
