Concomitant Parenteral Benzodiazepines and Olanzapine
Introduction Intramuscular olanzapine and parenteral benzodiazepines are commonly used agents in the ED for acute agitation. An FDA warning states that potentially fatal respiratory depression…
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Alteplase for Acute Ischemic Stroke
Introduction Alteplase (rt-PA) has been used for acute ischemic stroke since its approval by the FDA in 1996 after publication of promising results of…
Master the BCPS Exam: Effective Study Techniques for Pharmacists Using Spaced Repetition and Testing
Pharmacists play a crucial role in the healthcare industry, ensuring safe and effective drug therapy management. Pursuing board certification, such as the Board Certified Pharmacotherapy…
Pass Rates for the BCPS Exam: What You Need to Know
If you’re preparing for the Board-Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist (BCPS) exam, you’re probably wondering what the pass rates are like. After all, knowing the pass rates…
Hypertonic Saline Versus Mannitol for ICP Reduction Â
Introduction Elevated intracranial pressure (ICP) is caused by excess volume in the cerebral spaces, which causes a reduction in the cerebral perfusion pressure and…
10 Things You Can Do If You Don’t Match for a Pharmacy Residency Program
As pharmacy residency application season comes to a close, it’s time to take a deep breath and reflect on the experience. Regardless of the outcome,…
Fosphenytoin vs Keppra for Status Epilepticus
Introduction Status epilepticus is a neurological emergency that required urgent assessment and treatment with pharmacologic agents Lorazepam and diazepam are short-acting drugs that can produce…
Beyond Residency Applications: How to Focus on Self-Improvement and Growth
As pharmacy residency application season comes to a close, it’s time to take a deep breath and reflect on the experience. Regardless of the outcome,…
Management of Hypertensive Emergency
Introduction Hypertensive emergency is characterized by systolic blood pressure (SBP) > 180 mmHg or diastolic blood pressure (DBP) > 120 mmHg with evidence of target…
Fibrinolytics for STEMI
Introduction Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) is the preferred reperfusion strategy during a cardiac arrest; thrombolytic therapy is an option without PCI capability, followed by transfer…