by Eric Christianson | Jul 13, 2022 | Gastrointestinal Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls
In part 2 of our series on CDAI basics in Crohn’s disease, I wanted to cover moderate to severe Crohn’s disease and how treatment may look a little different. As a quick refresher, CDAI stands for Crohn’s Disease Activity Index and as you can imagine...
by Eric Christianson | Jul 10, 2022 | Gastrointestinal Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls
The Crohn’s Disease Activity Index (CDAI) is just what it sounds like. It is an assessment tool designed to determine the severity of Crohn’s disease. Wait, isn’t this a diagnostic tool intended for diagnosticians? As a pharmacist, why do I need to...
by Eric Christianson | Jul 6, 2022 | BCGP Exam, Pharmacist Board Certification Information And Help
The eligibility criteria to sit for the BCGP exam is changing in 2023. There will be a higher bar for candidates to hurdle to be able to complete the application process and take the exam. Essentially, BPS has added another 2 years of geriatric practice experience...
by Eric Christianson | Jul 3, 2022 | Endocrine Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls
Systemic corticosteroids are an essential class of medication that is used to treat acute inflammation. One of the major indications that this class is used to treat is an acute asthma exacerbation. This is especially true in pediatric patients. In this article, I...
by Eric Christianson | Jun 29, 2022 | NAPLEX, Pharmacist Board Certification Information And Help
The NAPLEX Exam will test your ability to recognize the mechanisms of action for every medication. This free NAPLEX mechanism of action quiz will help you assess your knowledge of drug names. Albuterol What is the primary mechanism of albuterol? Activates B2 receptors...
