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Pressure Ulcer Infections – Antibiotic Selection
As much as I would like to say I've never seen a patient have a pressure ulcer infection, I have. Pressure ulcer infections can be an issue in my geriatric population. There are numerous clinical...
Hypertension Case Study
In this hypertension case study, JD is a 64-year-old male who has a history of hypertension, GERD, gout, diabetes, constipation, and sexual dysfunction and presents with the following medication...
Beers Criteria – Free Crossword Puzzle
We hope you enjoy this crossword puzzle focused on the Beers Criteria. If you are struggling to answer any of the clues, you can find the answers at the end of this post! We have an entire book of...
Insulin Storage and Beyond Use Dates – Free Downloadable PDF
We've taken the time to create a new free PDF resource. In my practice, I always run into nursing staff and caregivers who are using expired insulin or who are not dating the insulins that are in...
2024 BCACP Exam Information
The (Ambulatory Care Pharmacist) BCACP exam is changing in 2024. Pharmacists should expect a shorter exam. BPS announced that the exam will drop from 175 questions to 150 questions. When the BCACP...
Apixaban Diltiazem Interaction
I recently came across a clinical issue in my practice as a consultant pharmacist to assisted living and long-term care facilities. The item in question was how to manage the apixaban diltiazem...
Semaglutide Overdose – What Does It Look Like and Why Is It Happening?
Semaglutide products have been popping up in news headlines recently, and not because of their continued popularity as effective weight loss medications. Data from poison control centers across the...
Acamprosate Versus Naltrexone in Alcohol Use Disorder
Alcohol use disorder can be managed with medications. American Psychiatric Association Guidelines recommend acamprosate or naltrexone as a first-line agent for moderate to severe management of...
Clonidine Versus Guanfacine: ADHD Management
This article will discuss two of the three commonly used non-stimulant medications for the management of ADHD and ADHD-related symptoms. We will primarily focus on comparing clonidine versus...
Inhaler Storage and Beyond Use Dates Table: Free Downloadable PDF
Patients who live with asthma or COPD often require the use of inhaler(s) to help manage symptoms of their disease. As healthcare professionals we must ensure that the medications these patients are...