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BCMTMS Exam Change, Free Book, and One Time Discount!
I am happy with the content we have put together for the BCMTMS exam and have received some nice comments from newly board-certified customers just like this one: "Hi Eric, I just wanted to let you...
Challenges of Medication Administration in Parkinson’s
Parkinson's disorder can be incredibly challenging to manage. The progression of the disease and its complications can make Parkinson's very difficult for patients and clinicians. In addition to the...
QT Prolongation for Community Pharmacists: Quick Guide
I'm extremely grateful for the many pharmacists who have stepped up and provided education on topics they are passionate about. I've touched on QT prolongation in the past, but Daniel Lieu, PharmD...
Digoxin in CHF – What You Need to Know
Digoxin is one of those medications that has a lot of unique clinical quirks. Here are a few clinical pearls you must remember when using digoxin in CHF. When using digoxin in CHF (more specifically...
Amiodarone Boxed Warnings; Can You Name Them All?
Amiodarone is a medication that you need to pay attention to. It has numerous clinical quirks that can cause serious harm if one is not aware of them. Here's a list of the amiodarone boxed warnings...
Nuedexta Off-Label Fraud
I stumbled into this article a while ago regarding Nuedexta off-label fraud for behavioral issues involving dementia patients in long term care facilities. It makes me sad and frustrated. I'd like...
These Things Make Me Think Twice in Geriatrics
Geriatrics can get very complicated very fast. Chronic conditions, polypharmacy, and drug interactions are a few of the many complications. Here are a few things that make me think twice in...
Ciprofloxacin for Pneumonia?
I do get quite a few questions from time to time and try to answer as many emails as I can. Here were a few really good questions that I thought I would share with all of you. Can we use...
Monitoring Loop Diuretics; What Do I Think About?
Loop diuretics are the mainstay in removing fluid off the body in patients with heart failure. They are very common in clinical practice. What should you think about when monitoring loop diuretics?...
Mirabegron Clinical Pearls
Mirabegron is a medication that can be used for overactive bladder. It is a medication that I am seeing used periodically in clinical practice. Here are a few mirabegron clinical pearls that I think...