In this case scenario, I lay out a situation where cyclobenzaprine causes confusion. A 76-year-old female has a history of pain issues including RA, back pain, and knee pain. She is currently a resident at a long-term care facility. Her medications include: Lisinopril...
I’ve put together an approximately 20-minute video on the BCMTMS exam and what you can expect for 2025. General information on the 2025 BCMTMS Exam Who writes the exam? – National Board of Medication Therapy Management Eligibility Licensed pharmacist in US...
As a pharmacist, I care about the profession. A college of pharmacy is closing and this is a good time to reassess the status of the profession of pharmacy. I do not know much about the University of Charleston School of Pharmacy but reports indicate that it is...
Hypertension is one of the most common disease states that can lead to an increase in cardiovascular risk and other complications. Because of the risks of elevated blood pressure, we are often forced to use pharmacotherapy to reduce those risks. When a medication is...
I get a little nervous when I see high-dose potassium. Here’s a case scenario where a patient is on a higher dose. WL is a 77 year old male in an assisted living facility. He has a history of CHF, anxiety, pain, GERD, BPH, and constipation. His current...
