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”.
Podcast
Naloxone Pharmacology
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 14:46 — 20.8MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Google Podcasts | Stitcher | RSS | MoreNaloxone is a life saving drug that can help manage an opioid overdose situation. Naloxone blocks opioids receptors so opioid agonists cannot bind there. One of the biggest risks with …
Prochlorperazine Pharmacology
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 12:12 — 17.3MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Google Podcasts | Stitcher | RSS | MoreProchlorperazine has several potential mechanisms of action. It can block dopamine and alpha receptors as well as have anticholinergic effects. Prochlorperazine is classified as an antipsychotic and antiemetic. It is …
Buspirone Pharmacology
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 12:45 — 18.0MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Google Podcasts | Stitcher | RSS | MoreBuspirone is an anti-anxiety medication that has the potential of having some serotonin agonist activity. Buspirone has a very high first-pass metabolism. This means that the body breaks much of …
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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All subscribers to the website/podcast will get access to a Top 200 Drug Study Guide where I highlight the 3 most highly testable pearls from each medication (this is a 31 page PDF!) In addition, you’ll get a free 100 question pharmacology test. Both resources are free, simply for following the podcast! What are you waiting for? Click Here to Subscribe