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…
Hepatorenal Syndrome Management
Overview Hepatorenal syndrome (HRS) is kidney dysfunction associated with decompe…
Consider Antipsychotics for Severe Delirium
As a critical care pharmacist, you'll see more focus on preventing and treating delir…
Provide Essential Nutrition Tips for Patients on GLP-1 Agonists
Questions are coming up about proper nutrition for patients on a GLP-1 agonist (semagluti…
Update Diabetes Treatment With SGLT2 Inhibitors & GLP-1 Agonists
As a clinical pharmacist, you’ll continue to see SGLT2 inhibitors and GLP-1 agonists gai…
Optimize Acute Pain Management with Suzetrigine (Journavx)
Overview The spotlight is on suzetrigine (Journavx), the first non-opioid analgesic app…
Be Ready for Questions About Garlic and Cardiovascular Health
You’ll be asked about the CV benefits of garlic as people focus on heart health during Fe…
Optimizing Bed-Wetting Medication Management in Hospitalized Children
Questions will come up about how to address kids’ home bed-wetting meds during admission.…
Hepatic Encephalopathy: A Practical Guide to Diagnosis and Treatment
Overview As a clinical pharmacist, you may be asked about managing hepatic encephalopat…
Beta Blocker Withdrawal: A Clinical Approach
As a clinical pharmacist, you’ll likely encounter concerns about beta blocker withdrawal,…
Managing Acute Sinusitis: Bacterial vs. Viral and Treatment Strategies
Introduction As a clinical pharmacist, you will be asked to distinguish between bacter…
Using β-Blockers in Clinical Practice
As a clinical pharmacist, you will be asked about the use of β-adrenoceptor antagonists i…
Manage Cardiogenic Shock Pharmacotherapy: A Guide for ICU Pharmacists
As a clinical pharmacist, you may frequently be consulted on the medications used in mana…