Assess the need for SEIZURE prophylaxis
As a critical care pharmacist, questions are still popping up about seizure prophylaxis a…
DAPT after an ischemic stroke or TIA?
Overview New data will raise questions about optimal use of short-term dual antiplatele…
Explore treatment options for Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Overview As a clinical pharmacist, it's essential to recognize that about 1 in 13 …
Battling stress with Ashwagandha
As a nutrition support pharmacist, you may receive inquiries about using Ashwagandha to c…
Treating Parkinson's disease AFTER the honeymoon is over
As a clinical pharmacist, you will see more emphasis on treating Parkinson's disease …
Stronger WARNINGS about quetiapine and QT prolongation
Introduction As a clinical pharmacist, you will see stronger warnings about quetiapine …
Is it necessary to give VITAMIN B12 by injection
As a clinical pharmacy specialist, you will be asked, is it ever necessary to give vitam…
Cymbalta for lower back pain
Cymbalta (duloxetine) will be used more for chronic musculoskeletal pain in the lower bac…
Limiting doses of citalopram
As a hospital or community pharmacist, you will hear about limiting doses of citalopram (…
Think of BUSPirone as 2nd option for managing anxiety
As a clinical pharmacist, you will be asked more about medications for managing anxiety a…
Update your INTRAcerebral Hemorrhage protocol
Introduction As a hospital pharmacist, you will be asked about spontaneous intracerebra…
Make sense when combining antidepressants
As a clinical pharmacist, you should individualize the choice of antidepressant combos. S…
Do your part as a PHARMACIST in acute strokes
Clinicians will sort through new evidence looking for the best ways to bust clots in pati…
Atypical antipsychotics will be used more for treating depression
As a pharmacist, don't be surprised if you see atypical antipsychotics being used mor…
Phenytoin is difficult drug to dose
Introduction Phenytoin ( Epanutin, Epilog ) is one of the most difficult drugs to dose.…
Acute stroke protocol update
Overview The treatment of acute ischemic stroke will change due to new American Heart…
Start with HIGH-dose atorvastatin after stroke
New evidence will spark questions about whether to aim for an LDL goal in patients with a…
Don’t use ticagrelor PLUS aspirin after stroke
As a hospital pharmacist, you will hear ticagrelor ( Brilique, Brilinta ) plus aspirin p…
Manage the side effects of antipsychotics
Overview As a clinical pharmacist, you may be asked to help manage oral antipsychotic …
Think of “ABCs” to optimize medications after stroke
Overview Questions are coming up about reducing risk of RECURRENT ischemic stroke. Con…