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NAPLEX – Pediatric Crossword Puzzle
Can you answer these questions on our pediatric crossword puzzle? Pediatrics is always an important topic for anyone taking the NAPLEX, BCPS, or other board exams. Here are some of the most highly...
How to Handle Garlic and Blood Thinners
I have many patients who take garlic supplements. One of the interactions I remember learning in pharmacy school is that garlic has the potential to increase the risk of bleeding when taken in...
Top 5 Thiazide Diuretic Adverse Effects
Thiazide diuretics are commonly are one of the most commonly used classes of antihypertensive agents. They carry many adverse effects. Some can be a nuisance while others can be more serious. In...
Top 5 Antibiotic Drug Interactions
Antibiotics are an essential tool to treat infections. I've seen a lot of drug interactions involving antibiotics that have led to anything from treatment failure to drug toxicity. In this blog...
New GERD Medication – Vonoprazan for Erosive Esophagitis
On November 1, 2023, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved VOQUEZNA® (vonoprazan) as a new treatment for the healing and maintenance of erosive esophagitis and the relief of heartburn...
Vaping Cessation Guidelines – What Evidence Do We Have?
CD is a 50-year-old male presenting to your ambulatory care clinic to discuss vaping cessation. About three years ago, CD stopped smoking combustible tobacco cigarettes by transitioning to...
SSRIs In Lactation
Is it safe for women to breastfeed while taking antidepressants? According to a CDC report from 2020, ~10.3% of women ages 18-39 take antidepressants, and the number of people diagnosed with...
SSRIs In Pregnancy
Depression is one of the top three health disorders in adults ages 18-34 with approximately 21.3% of these adults having depression. This means that many women suffer from depression during their...
Meningococcal Prophylaxis – CDC Recommendations and Updates
Meningococcal Disease Background Meningococcal disease is a severe, life-threatening illness that may manifest as meningitis, bacteremia, or bacteremic pneumonia. Even with antibiotic treatment,...
RLS Treatment – Clinical Practice Pearls
Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) can be very debilitating for patients. It is a condition that often warrants pharmacotherapy. But which medications are most effective and how should we choose? I'll lay...
Study Materials For Pharmacists
