Medication dosing in patients with obesity
Overview Clear guidance can be hard to come by for medication dosing in patients with obes…
Stay Current with Restless Legs Syndrome Treatment
Dopamine agonists (ropinirole, etc) are no longer first-line for restless legs syndrome (…
Consider Antibiotics as a Potential Cause of CNS Effects
It's often a surprise when antibiotics cause adverse CNS effects (confusion, delirium…
Deprescribe Multiple Anticholinergics in Older Populations
As a clinical pharmacist, expect increased focus on limiting anticholinergic medications …
Choosing IV Antihypertensives: Labetalol, Nicardipine, and More
You’ll get questions about selecting an IV antihypertensive. First, confirm the indicat…
Know Who Should Get Penicillin for Sickle Cell Disease
Overview Penicillin prophylaxis for pediatric sickle cell disease (SCD) needs your atte…
How to Choose the Right Pressor for Septic Shock?
Overview When patients with septic shock fail to respond to norepinephrine, determini…
Titrating Infusions: Key Updates from The Joint Commission
As a critical care pharmacist, you will play a key role in ensuring that orders for titra…
Best Practices for Administering Beta-Lactams
Questions are coming up about using prolonged infusions of beta-lactam doses due to new i…
Optimize Medications for Patients Receiving ECMO
Overview As a critical care pharmacist, you will get questions about optimal medicatio…