Impact of FDA Black Box Warning on Psychotropic Drug Use in Noninstitutionalized Elderly Patients Diagnosed With Dementia: A Retrospective Study
Conclusion:
The regulatory warnings and labeling changes regarding off-label use of AAPs in dementia treatment showed minimal impact on their actual use in noninstitutionalized populations. A corresponding increase in the use of nonantipsychotic psychotropics explains that BBW might have resulted in a compensatory shift in favor of benzodiazepines and antidementia medications. Additional research should be conducted to examine the long-term impact of BBW on antipsychotic prescribing changes. (Source: Journal of Pharmacy Practice)
Source: Journal of Pharmacy Practice - September 18, 2016 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Singh, R. R., Nayak, R. Tags: Research Articles Source Type: research
Impact of an Integrated Pharmacy Transitions of Care Pilot Program in an Urban Hospital
Conclusion:
There was no significant difference in 30-day readmission rates. However, pharmacists were able to make a positive impact on patient satisfaction and improve understanding of medications during discharge. (Source: Journal of Pharmacy Practice)
Source: Journal of Pharmacy Practice - September 18, 2016 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Christy, S., Sin, B., Gim, S. Tags: Research Articles Source Type: research
Patient Satisfaction With Pharmacist-Led Chronic Disease State Management Programs
Conclusions:
Positive patient responses to the program support use of pharmacist-led DSM programs. (Source: Journal of Pharmacy Practice)
Source: Journal of Pharmacy Practice - September 18, 2016 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Schuessler, T. J., Ruisinger, J. F., Hare, S. E., Prohaska, E. S., Melton, B. L. Tags: Research Articles Source Type: research
Evaluation of Inhaled Dornase Alfa Administration in Non-Cystic Fibrosis Patients at a Tertiary Academic Medical Center
Conclusions:
Inhaled dornase alfa is commonly prescribed to improve atelectasis and secretions in a non-cystic fibrosis patient population at a tertiary academic medical center. (Source: Journal of Pharmacy Practice)
Source: Journal of Pharmacy Practice - September 18, 2016 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Torbic, H., Hacobian, G. Tags: Research Articles Source Type: research
Impact of Postoperative Intravenous Acetaminophen on Opioid Requirements and Pain Scores Following Gynecologic Procedures
Conclusion:
Postoperative administration of IV acetaminophen did not provide a significant opioid-sparing effect in patients undergoing gynecologic procedures. (Source: Journal of Pharmacy Practice)
Source: Journal of Pharmacy Practice - September 18, 2016 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Stoudenmire, L. G., Norman, C. M., Latif, E. Z. Tags: Research Articles Source Type: research
Impact of Nursing Education on the Proportion of Appropriately Drawn Vancomycin Trough Concentrations
Conclusions:
A significant increase in short-term comprehension regarding vancomycin was seen posteducation. There was a nonsignificant increase in appropriately timed trough concentration collection posteducation. Further education of nursing staffs may be necessary to lessen timing errors. (Source: Journal of Pharmacy Practice)
Source: Journal of Pharmacy Practice - September 18, 2016 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Coleman, L. K., Wilson, A. S. Tags: Research Articles Source Type: research
Clinical Impact of Discordant Prescribing of Fluoroquinolones and Alternative Treatments in Escherichia coli Pyelonephritis
Conclusion:
There was a significantly decreased ECR and a trend toward increased LOS when FQs were used in FQ-resistant E coli. Regarding alternative treatment for E coli pyelonephritis, ceftriaxone was as effective as concordant FQs and significantly better than discordant FQs. (Source: Journal of Pharmacy Practice)
Source: Journal of Pharmacy Practice - September 18, 2016 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Hong, M. T., Seifert, C. F. Tags: Research Articles Source Type: research
Survey Evaluation of Pharmacy Practice Involving Deaf Patients
Conclusion:
When interacting with a deaf patient, pharmacists may experience communication barriers. Pharmacists should strive to appropriately communicate with the deaf as well as familiarize themselves with legal obligations to this patient population. (Source: Journal of Pharmacy Practice)
Source: Journal of Pharmacy Practice - September 18, 2016 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Ferguson, M. C., Shan, L. Tags: Research Articles Source Type: research
Availability and Accuracy of Information Regarding Nonprescription Emergency Contraception
Conclusions:
Access to nonprescription EC in Rhode Island is very good. Sites not stocking EC should reassess plans for patients to obtain medication. There is need for reeducation on EC labeling to improve counseling provided over the telephone. (Source: Journal of Pharmacy Practice)
Source: Journal of Pharmacy Practice - September 18, 2016 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Orr, K. K., Lemay, V. A., Wojtusik, A. P., Opydo-Rossoni, M., Cohen, L. B. Tags: Research Articles Source Type: research
A Pharmacokinetic Approach to Calculate the Time to Delay the Next Vancomycin Dose After a Supratherapeutic Trough
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Source: Journal of Pharmacy Practice - September 18, 2016 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Trager, L. Tags: Letter to the Editor Source Type: research
NYSCHP Residency Research & Practice Forum 2016: Platform Presentation Abstracts
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Source: Journal of Pharmacy Practice - July 11, 2016 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Tags: New York State Council of Health-system Pharmacists Section Source Type: research
Presidential Address: The New Image of Health-System Pharmacists in New York State
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Source: Journal of Pharmacy Practice - July 11, 2016 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Pinto, J. Tags: New York State Council of Health-system Pharmacists Section Source Type: research
Hallucinogen Persisting Perception Disorder and Risk of Suicide
A 30-year-old male patient developed a hallucinogen persisting perception disorder (HPPD) after smoking cannabis laced with phencyclidine (PCP) or lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD) 10 years prior to hospital admission. Clinically, he reported seeing vivid, saturated colors and caricature-like objects. The patient described perceiving objects or people in motion as moving faster than normal. He reported living in a dream-like state and feeling numb and detached from other people and his surroundings. Upon pharmacotherapy initiation, facility transfer, and subsequent discharge from an acute psychiatry unit, he ultimately comm...
Source: Journal of Pharmacy Practice - July 11, 2016 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Brodrick, J., Mitchell, B. G. Tags: Case Report Source Type: research
Case Report: Apixaban-Associated Gluteal Artery Extravasation Reversed With PCC3 Without FFP
We describe successful management of an active left gluteal arterial extravasation due to trauma and associated apixaban, in a patient with aortic stenosis and atrial fibrillation, by administration of PCC3 alone, without the added volume of FFP. (Source: Journal of Pharmacy Practice)
Source: Journal of Pharmacy Practice - July 11, 2016 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Denetclaw, T. H., Tam, J., Arias, V., Kim, R., Martin, C. Tags: Adverse Drug Event Source Type: research
Impact of Pharmacy Residency Research Training on Residents Actual Versus Perceived Ability and Interest to Identify and Solve Practice-Related Problems
Conclusions:
New training mechanisms may be needed to optimize research training that will provide residents with greater emphasis on areas of perceived deficiency. (Source: Journal of Pharmacy Practice)
Source: Journal of Pharmacy Practice - July 11, 2016 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Pinelli, N. R., Sikora, A. N., Witherspoon, L. A., Rao, K. V., Rhoney, D. H. Tags: Pharmacy Education Source Type: research
