by Eric Christianson | Dec 26, 2021 | BCPS Exam, Pharmacist Board Certification Information And Help
In the video below I discuss 2022 BCPS Exam information, content outline, and study materials. Critical points from the video include: What to study when it comes to each of the major sections of the 2022 BCPS exam content outlinePharmacotherapy (65% of the...
by Eric Christianson | Dec 22, 2021 | Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls For Pharmacists
Tricyclic antidepressants are still used in clinical practice. Their use has diminished over time as newer and generally safer medications have been invented, but you will see them occasionally. In my primarily geriatric practice, I would say that I see them a couple...
by Eric Christianson | Dec 19, 2021 | Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls For Pharmacists
I try to tackle questions that I receive periodically and someone asked me the other day, “In your experience, does amoxicillin/clavulanate cause more diarrhea than amoxicillin?” Amoxicillin and amoxicillin/clavulanate (Augmentin) can be used for numerous...
by Eric Christianson | Dec 15, 2021 | Educational Case Studies For Pharmacists
In this case of a 72-year-old male, I want to discuss levofloxacin risks as there can be numerous. He currently lives in an assisted living. He has a past medical history of arrhythmia, depression, GERD, hypertension and gout. He was recently diagnosed with...
by Eric Christianson | Dec 12, 2021 | Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls For Pharmacists
Bisphosphonates are frequently used in the management of osteoporosis. They are often the go-to agent for this condition. Below we provide a bisphosphonate comparison table and I also wanted to highlight some of the most important clinical pearls that we should teach...
