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Skeletal Muscle Relaxants Comparison – Selection Process
There are many skeletal muscle relaxants (SMRs) to choose from when patients need one. We are going to do some comparing and contrasting of these medications, and ultimately, this article will help...
Adderall and Vitamin C – How To Address This Interaction?
As you may or may not be aware, Adderall and vitamin C can interact with each other. The primary issue for this drug interaction involves an alteration of Adderall's gastrointestinal absorption....
Patient Complains of Dry Eyes – What’s The Pharmacist’s Next Move?
Working with a lot of geriatric patients, I run into patients complaining of dry eyes all the time. While many will readily admit that they have this issue, many will not even think to mention it...
Assessing Medications in CKD – Case Study
KE is an 87-year-old female with a history of CKD. The most recent GFR was 21 mls/min which has remained stable from the most previous lab checks. Other diagnoses include atrial fibrillation,...
Ranking NSAIDs According To GI Risk
Throughout my career, I have had various clinicians develop trends in the NSAID that they prefer to use. Why do we choose ibuprofen versus diclofenac versus piroxicam? In this post, I will be...
Tamsulosin And Cataract Surgery – Case Study
In the case study below, I discuss the risks of tamsulosin and cataract surgery as well as other potential issues that should be investigated. JS is a 68-year-old male who plans to undergo cataract...
Clinically Relevant Metoprolol Drug Interactions
I've done tons of posts on drug interactions over the years. I've dedicated a whole book to drug interactions in primary care AND drug-food interactions. I was recently asked about metoprolol drug...
New Release! As Close To Free As It Gets! 200+ Page Nursing Pharmacology Book
I started this blog to help educate healthcare professionals all the way back in 2013. It's hard to believe that I'm approaching 10 years! I can't thank you all enough for the support. Your...
COPD Case Study and Cheat Sheet
In this COPD case study, we outline how to use the GOLD guidelines to guide medication therapy. Here's the case! KE is a 71-year-old male who has a history of cigarette smoking for 50+ years, COPD,...
Mistakes With Inhaler Technique – Practice Pearls From The Front Lines
Asthma and COPD are two disease states that we need to use inhalers. As a clinical pharmacist, I understand the importance of patient education. I've seen numerous mistakes with inhaler technique...
Study Materials For Pharmacists
