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Minimizing Anticholinergic Adverse Effects – Case Study
If you work in geriatrics to any extent at all, you're likely familiar with anticholinergic activity. If you've learned anything, you know that more is NOT better when it comes to anticholinergic...
Pharmacist’s Guide to Infertility Medications – Comparison Table Included
As a pharmacist, it is critical to recognize that infertility is a significant problem. There are a variety of causes and etiologies for female infertility, many of which remain unknown. Almost 13%...
Urinary Incontinence – Case Study
KE is a 79 year old female who is complaining of an increase in urinary incontinence. Specifically, frequent urination has been a problem with small amounts of leakage. She is wondering what...
Which Supplement Should I Take? Questions to Consider When Patients Want to Take Supplements
I have had a fair number of consults from providers who are referring patients who would like to take supplements or are currently taking supplements. In my humble opinion, no healthcare...
Drug of Choice for Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) – Case Study
JE is a 71-year-old female with a history of Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR), osteoporosis, GERD, hypertension, and hyperlipidemia. Her current medications include: Alendronate 70 mg weeklyPrednisone...
Gabapentin and Renal Function – Case Scenario
In this case scenario, I discuss gabapentin and renal function. A 77-year-old female has a history of neuropathy, CHF, GERD, OA, and anxiety. She reports that she feels more sedated of late and that...
Lasmiditan Versus Triptans
Lasmiditan (Reyvow) is an agent that can be utilized for acute migraine treatment. It works slightly differently than triptans. While triptans target serotonin receptor subtypes 1B and 1D,...
Expanding Pharmacy Role in Pharmacogenomics
While many have continued to have a frustrated attitude with the role of pharmacists in our healthcare system, I remain optimistic. I have always felt that pharmacist provider status will happen....
2022 Diabetes Guidelines – Pharmacotherapy Essentials
The American Diabetes Association released their 2022 Diabetes Guidelines update. While I wouldn't call the changes earth-shattering, there are some items in relation to pharmacotherapy that I feel...
BCACP 2022 Exam Information
Per request, following our review of BCGP and BCPS information we wanted to provide a similar rundown of the BCACP 2022 Exam content outline, frequently asked questions, and study materials. Also of...
Study Materials For Pharmacists
