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Two Asthma Assessments That Pharmacists Should Know
Two tests are commonly used in asthma assessments to monitor symptom control and airflow and this blog post will discuss their use and how they determine appropriate treatment options. Important...
Pernicious Anemia – Diagnosis and Drug Induced B12 Deficiency
Anemia is a blood disorder that has an impact on the red blood cells. Many different types of anemia can exist in patients. In this post, we are going to discuss pernicious anemia. What is...
Acamprosate vs Naltrexone – Clinical Comparison
There are two agents that are frequently used in alcohol use disorder. Acamprosate and naltrexone have distinct advantages and disadvantages in the treatment of alcohol use disorder. In this...
Dementia With Lewy Bodies Treatment
Dementia with Lewy Bodies (DLB) is a type of dementia grouped under the term “Lewy Body Dementia” along with Parkinson Disease with Dementia (PDD)1. The main symptoms of DLB are parkinsonism, REM...
NAPLEX Changes in 2025: What Pharmacists Need to Know
One of the last hurdles in becoming a licensed pharmacist is the North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination (NAPLEX). NABP recently released information on what to expect for those taking the...
Drug-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy – Top 5
Peripheral neuropathy occurs when nerve fibers outside the brain and spinal cord are disrupted. Often, it is described as nerve pain throughout the limbs, most commonly in the hands and feet....
Free Psychiatric Pharmacotherapy Quiz
In this 10-question psychiatric Pharmacotherapy quiz, we cover antipsychotic use and bipolar pharmacotherapy. If you are looking for a practice exam for the BCPP (Board Certified Psychiatric...
Pivmecillinam – New UTI Medication Rundown
Pivmecillinam, also known as Pivya, is an oral antibiotic that was FDA-approved in April of 2024 for use against uncomplicated urinary tract infections (UTI) in female patients.1 Pivmecillinam...
When To Use Armour Thyroid
The American Thyroid Association defines hypothyroidism as a result of an “underactive thyroid gland.” Common symptoms include fatigue, cold sensitivity, dry skin, weight gain, hair loss, high...
Esophageal Varices Prophylaxis – Selecting a Beta-Blocker
Esophageal varices are large veins in the lower part of the esophagus that can be caused by portal hypertension which is a complication of liver disease. When stressed, these varices can rupture...
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