When it comes to improving cardiovascular health, managing hypertension and cholesterol levels are paramount. Amlodipine, a widely prescribed calcium channel blocker, helps control blood pressure, while statins effectively lower cholesterol. However, when (some of)...
I’m currently working on finishing up a big-time project for the NAPLEX exam. It is a crossword puzzle book that will help prepare you for the NAPLEX. I’m providing a free osteoporosis crossword puzzle as a sample of what this book will be like. There will...
Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) is traditionally characterized by the triad of hyperglycemia, metabolic acidosis, and ketoacidosis. However, approximately 3% of DKA cases are caused by Euglycemic DKA (EDKA). In the past, this percentage was significantly lower, but the...
In this hypertension case study, JD is a 64-year-old male who has a history of hypertension, GERD, gout, diabetes, constipation, and sexual dysfunction and presents with the following medication list. Hydrochlorothiazide 25 mg daily Amlodipine 5 mg daily Omeprazole 20...
Alcohol use disorder can be managed with medications. American Psychiatric Association Guidelines recommend acamprosate or naltrexone as a first-line agent for moderate to severe management of alcohol use disorder. In this article, I will compare acamprosate versus...
