No matter the healthcare profession, pharmacology is likely one of the most challenging courses you will ever take. The Real Life Pharmacology podcast was born out of the idea that students and young healthcare professionals don’t get enough real world experience prior to going out on their own. Pharmacology in college is often taught by professors who haven’t worked in the real world in decades. In addition to helping you understand pharmacology and pass exams, the Real Life Pharmacology podcast will help you get a sense of what actually happens in “real life”.
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Rivaroxaban Pharmacology
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 16:57 — 23.8MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Google Podcasts | Stitcher | RSS | MoreRivaroxaban is a factor 10a inhibitor that inhibits clot formation and thins the blood. Rivaroxaban needs to be monitored for bleed risk. Checking periodic CBC can help us assess if …
Valproate Pharmacology
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 14:44 — 20.8MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Google Podcasts | Stitcher | RSS | MoreValproate (valproic acid, Depakote) has numerous uses which includes migraines, seizures, and bipolar disorder. In a patient who is taking valproate, it is important to monitor for signs and symptoms …
Donepezil Pharmacology
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 13:23 — 18.9MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Google Podcasts | Stitcher | RSS | MoreOn this episode I discuss the pharmacology of donepezil. Donepezil is an acetylcholinesterase inhibitor. In dementia, that is a deficiency in acetylcholine and donepezil helps preserve this neurotransmitter. Donepezil can …
About
The Real Life Pharmacology podcast was created by Eric Christianson, PharmD. He’s been acknowledged in the Wall Street Journal, American Journal of Nursing, Pharmacy Times, written an Amazon #1 best seller, and is the author of the #1 clinical pharmacy blog, Meded101.com. In addition, he’s actually worked in the real world with physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, physician assistants, and other pharmacists trying to solve difficult medication related problems. He loves to teach and share real life examples to help students and young professionals take better care of their patients.
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