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Should SPS (Kayexalate) Ever Be Used?
Sodium polystyrene sulfonate (SPS, Kayexalate) has been used for decades to help lower potassium levels and manage hyperkalemia. It does this by exchanging sodium ions for potassium ions in the gut...
Should Pharmacist Board Certification Be Required?
I received an email the other day from a fellow colleague stating that their employer was requiring them to become board certified in geriatrics (BCGP). I have heard of other situations where this...
Top 5 Vitamin Drug Interactions
Patients use numerous supplements that contain vitamins. I outline my top 5 vitamin drug interactions in this post and how they may impact patient care. Vitamin K and Warfarin The first vitamin drug...
Top 5 Pet Peeves in Geriatric Psych
It's no secret that I've spent a ton of time in long-term care and assisted living facilities helping the healthcare team take care of some challenging residents. I outline my top 5 pet peeves in...
Update: Pharmacists’ Scope of Practice, CMS, and Physicians
Pharmacists' scope of practice has been expanding and that growth has been done on the state level. The federal level has been stagnant for quite some time. CMS did make news in June and recently...
Paroxetine Missed Doses – Case Study
A 58-year-old female has a history of depression and reports to you that she forgot her paroxetine when she went on vacation. She has missed one dose and is asking you how many more she can miss...
New Book! As Cheap As Amazon Will Allow Me! Pharmacology Crossword Puzzle Book For Pharmacists, Nurses, and Providers
I enjoy giving back to the people who follow my blog and podcast! We are thrilled to introduce our new Pharmacology Crossword Puzzle Activity Book, designed to challenge and enhance your knowledge...
Free Asthma Pharmacology Crossword Puzzle
We have had a wonderful response to our previous pharmacology crossword on diabetes so I figured I try this again. With the help of a pharmacy student, Kevin Laspa, we have created a free asthma...
NSAID Comparison Table Including GI and CV Risks
NSAIDs are a commonly used class of analgesic medication. There are numerous factors that may determine which one we choose. We'll lay out some of the most important differences between these agents...
Lyme Disease Clinical Practice Pearls
It is that time of the year with creepy/crawly ticks running rampant. This presents an excellent opportunity to go over some of my Lyme disease clinical practice pearls! You never know when these...
Study Materials For Pharmacists
