How to Study for the NAPLEX (and Pass on Your First Try)

Everything you need to know about how to study for (and pass) the biggest exam standing between you and the title "Pharmacist."

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There's a Fungus Among Us: A Beginner's Guide to Antifungals

If you’re like me, pharmacy school taught you two things about antifungals: (1) Azoles cause crazy CYP3A4 drug interactions, and (2) Amphotericin kills the kidneys.

This likely got you through class, but it's no help when you start your acute care APPE rotation.

New FDA Approval: Vabomere

Drug

Meropenem-Vaborbactam

Indication

FDA approved indications:

Clinical, FDA Approval, Pharmacy School, Practice, ResidencyBrandon DysonJanuary 5, 2018vabomere, new drug, fda approval, vabomere clinical pearls, meropenem, vaborbactam, meropenem/vaborbactam, meropenem-vaborbactam, vabomere approval, vabomere use

The Pharmacist's Guide to Sickle Cell Disease

For most pharmacists, encounters with sickle cell disease are few and far between. However, if you work in a city (particularly if it's an international hub such as DC or New York), you will encounter sickle cell somewhat regularly.

New FDA Approval: Mvasi

Drug

Bevacizumab-awwb [Mvasi]

Indication

The treatment of specific cancers:

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Hyperkalemia: An Overview for Pharmacists

It's arguably one of the more important electrolyte disorders, since a potassium level that’s out of whack can quickly lead to fatal heart arrhythmias.

Clinical, Pharmacy School, Practice, ResidencyBrandon DysonOctober 5, 2017hyperkalemia, potassium sparing, potassium, insulin, kayexalate, SPS, patiromer, albuterol, beta agonist

Atrial Fibrillation: The Pharmacist's Survival Guide

The thought of dysrhythmias is enough to cause a dysrhythmia in the hearts of most healthcare students. Here we cover the most common sustained arrhythmia, atrial fibrillation.

How to Ace Multiple Choice Exams (Like a Boss)

Every single milestone that stands between you and becoming a pharmacist requires passing a multiple choice test

Pharmacy School, Clinical, Practice, ProfessionalBrandon DysonAugust 25, 2017multiple choice tests, how to study for pharmacy tests, how to study for pharmacy school, how to study, how to study for the NAPLEX, how to pass tests in pharmacy school, pharmacy school exams, pharmacy school tests, how to do well in pharmacy school, how to succeed in pharmacy school

New FDA Approval: Bevyxxa

Drug

Betrixaban [Bevyxxa]

Indication

Extended duration Venous thromboembolism (VTE) prophylaxis in hospitalized adult patients at risk for thromboembolic complications.

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Anticoagulants: The Definitive Guide

Anticoagulation is an area of high impact for pharmacists.

And so that means we've gotta spend some time learning about it. In this guide, I'll break down the pharmacology of all things anticoagulation.

How to Memorize Drug Side Effects (While Decreasing Your Study Time)b

I spent so much extra time staring at a textbook or lecture slides with no idea what I should be focusing on, hoping that the knowledge would magically burn itself into my brain. Spoiler alert: That didn't happen.