by F. Zaria Chinelo, Pharm.D. | Oct 20, 2013 | CLINICAL CHARTS, RESOURCES, STUDY GUIDES
Endocrine glands release hormones directly into the circulatory system that have specific actions at sites remote to the site of secretion. A signaling cell sends a signaling molecule (cytokine, chemokine, etc) that binds to a receptor on the target cell. The main...
by F. Zaria Chinelo, Pharm.D. | Oct 20, 2013 | CLINICAL CHARTS, RESOURCES, STUDY GUIDES
Endocrine Glands Include Pituitary Pineal Thyroid Thymus Pancreas Ovary Adrenal * 2 Parathyroid * 4 Testes * 2 Adenohypophysis = anterior pituitary Its hormones are essential for: Regulating growth and development Stimulating the reproductive system Providing a...
by Kristie Hayes, M.S. | Oct 17, 2013 | MEDICATIONS, RESOURCES, STUDY GUIDES
Rohypnol’s has become infamous for its use as a date rape drug. More commonly known as Roofies, its properties make it the perfect drug to incapacitate a victim. The following article examines the drug in detail. Drug Class and Therapeutic Use Rohypnol’s generic name...
by Brian J. Catton, Pharm.D. | Oct 15, 2013 | DISEASES & CONDITIONS, STUDY GUIDES
A few weeks ago I decided to expand my social circle in an environment I have no familiarity with: at a networking party – in New Jersey, no less. I researched different groups who would be attending, giving away door prizes, offering jobs, and the like. Although...
by Christian Muenyi, Pharm.D., M.S. | May 5, 2013 | CLINICAL CHARTS, MEDICATIONS, RESOURCES, STUDY GUIDES
ADULT URINARY TRACT INFECTION DOSING CHART Dosing for urinary tract infections is a necessary skill for clinical pharmacists. We’ve compiled a chart that makes it simpler to dose adults. View Chart As an Image View Chart As a...
by Christian Muenyi, Pharm.D., M.S. | Apr 27, 2013 | CLINICAL CHARTS, MEDICATIONS, RESOURCES, STUDY GUIDES
Dosing and Dose Equivalence of Metformin Initial dose Titration Maximum dose Metformin (Glucophage) IR Tab 500 mg BID 500 mg Qweek 2550mg/day in 2 or 3 doses Metformin (Glucophage) XR Tab 850 mg QDay 850 mg Qweek 2550mg/day in 2 or 3 doses Metformin (Riomet) IR...
