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…
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Hypertonic Saline Versus Mannitol for ICP Reduction
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…
Procainamide for Wide Complex Tachycardia
Introduction Ventricular tachycardia (VT) is an uncommon but dangerous medical condition, with an extremely variable clinical presentation. Intravenous procainamide is guideline recommended and is the…
