A Retrospective Evaluation of Response to Vitamin D Supplementation in Obese Versus Nonobese Patients
Conclusion:
Our study demonstrated an overall moderate response rate to replacement therapy with ergocalciferol and considerable variability in vitamin D replacement strategies initiated by primary care providers. Based on our findings, elevated BMI ≥30 kg/m2 may impact the likelihood of attaining vitamin D sufficiency with ergocalciferol. (Source: Journal of Pharmacy Practice)
Source: Journal of Pharmacy Practice - November 15, 2015 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Bryant, G. A., Koenigsfeld, C. F., Lehman, N. P., Smith, H. L., Logemann, C. D., Phillips, K. T. Tags: Research Articles Source Type: research
Stress, Drugs, and Alcohol Use Among Health Care Professional Students: A Focus on Prescription Stimulants
Conclusion:
Illicit drug and prescription stimulant use, psychiatric disorders, and elevated stress levels are prevalent among health care professional students. Health care professional programs may wish to use this information to better understand their student population which may lead to a reassessment of student resources and awareness/prevention programs. (Source: Journal of Pharmacy Practice)
Source: Journal of Pharmacy Practice - November 15, 2015 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Bidwal, M. K., Ip, E. J., Shah, B. M., Serino, M. J. Tags: Research Articles Source Type: research
Evaluation of a Pharmacy-Managed Pharmacokinetic Dosing Program
Conclusion:
Implementation of a pharmacy-managed pharmacokinetic dosing program significantly improved appropriate dosing of famotidine, enoxaparin, and ketorolac. These findings could justify expansion of pharmacist autonomy through institution–approved, pharmacy-managed programs for other medications to improve appropriate dosing. Analyses specifically evaluating patient-oriented or financial outcomes may provide additional support for expansion. (Source: Journal of Pharmacy Practice)
Source: Journal of Pharmacy Practice - November 15, 2015 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Meyenburg, L. K., Crannage, A. J., Murphy, J. A., Korobey, M. J. Tags: Research Articles Source Type: research
Comparison of 2 Methods of Local Anesthetic-Based Injection as Part of a Multimodal Approach to Pain Management After Total Knee Arthroplasty
Conclusion:
The use of IOPA injections containing ropivacaine, epinephrine, ketorolac, and clonidine during TKA offered some benefit over IOIA infusions containing 0.25% to 0.5% bupivacaine at our institution. (Source: Journal of Pharmacy Practice)
Source: Journal of Pharmacy Practice - November 15, 2015 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Tietje, T., Davis, A. B., Rivey, M. P. Tags: Research Articles Source Type: research
Evaluating Patients' Understanding of Printed Warfarin Medication Information
Conclusion:
This study demonstrates gaps in patients’ understanding of warfarin therapy. Relying solely on the information in the FDA medication guide is insufficient to guarantee adequate understanding. Utilizing the suggestions from patients’ feedback on other ways to deliver information should help future patients with different learning abilities and styles. (Source: Journal of Pharmacy Practice)
Source: Journal of Pharmacy Practice - November 15, 2015 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Schwartz, L., Mazzola, N., Hoffman, R. S., Howland, M. A., Mercurio-Zappala, M., Nelson, L. S. Tags: Research Articles Source Type: research
Evaluation of Treatment Courses When Vancomycin Is Given Every 8 Hours in Adult Patients
Conclusion:
We observed an increase in the percentage of trough levels >20 mg/L later during treatment courses of vancomycin IV Q8H with a relatively small corresponding increase in vancomycin dose. Close monitoring of trough levels (eg, every 3 days) with prolonged courses of vancomycin IV Q8H is warranted. (Source: Journal of Pharmacy Practice)
Source: Journal of Pharmacy Practice - November 15, 2015 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Brumer, E., Dubrovskaya, Y., Scipione, M. R., Aberle, C., Rahimian, J., Papadopoulos, J. Tags: Research Articles Source Type: research
Pilot and Revision of a Basal-Bolus Dosing Guideline for the Management of Hyperglycemia in Noncritically Ill Adult Patients
The use of basal-bolus insulin (BBI) regimens for the treatment of inpatient hyperglycemia has become standard of care. The purpose of this study was to develop and evaluate a newly piloted dosing guideline and utilize the results to adjust it prior to its implementation hospital-wide. This was an institutional review board approved, prospective, and multiphase study. An interdisciplinary team was developed and created a dosing guideline, which was followed by a 3-month, single-unit pilot of the guideline in noncritically ill adult patients. The resulting data were used to revise the guideline. Forty-three patients were in...
Source: Journal of Pharmacy Practice - November 15, 2015 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Fahim, G., Davanos, E., Muzykovsky, K., Rubin, R. Tags: Research Articles Source Type: research
Impact of Educational Levels and Health Literacy on Community Acetaminophen Knowledge
Patient understanding of acetaminophen is important for its safe and appropriate self-use. A cross-sectional survey was conducted in the San Francisco Bay Area to determine the impact of educational level, patient health literacy score, and other demographic characteristics on acetaminophen knowledge. A 17-item, in-person, paper-and-pen questionnaire containing questions about demographics and acetaminophen knowledge was administered to 311 adults outside 5 local grocery stores in varying socioeconomic communities. Knowledge assessed was whether Tylenol–McNeil contains acetaminophen, maximum daily dose, and primary o...
Source: Journal of Pharmacy Practice - November 15, 2015 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Ip, E. J., Tang, T. T.-L., Cheng, V., Yu, J., Cheongsiatmoy, D. S. Tags: Research Articles Source Type: research
Comments on: Validity and Reliability of a Systematic Database Search Strategy to Identify Publications Resulting From Pharmacy Residency Research Projects
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Source: Journal of Pharmacy Practice - November 15, 2015 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Vouri, S. M., Stranges, P. M., Nissen, J. Tags: Letter to the Editor Source Type: research
Mark Your Calendar! New York State Council of Health-system Pharmacists Upcoming Educational Programs
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Source: Journal of Pharmacy Practice - September 16, 2015 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Tags: New York State Council of Health-system Pharmacists Section Source Type: research
Presidential Address: Adding Value to Professional Organizations
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Source: Journal of Pharmacy Practice - September 16, 2015 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Seyse, S. Tags: New York State Council of Health-system Pharmacists Section Source Type: research
Deficiencies Identified in Dated Case Reports Associated With Herbalife
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Source: Journal of Pharmacy Practice - September 16, 2015 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Appelhans, K., Najeeullah, R., Frankos, V. Tags: Letters to the Editor Source Type: research
Energy Implications of Consuming Caffeinated Versus Decaffeinated Energy Drinks
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Source: Journal of Pharmacy Practice - September 16, 2015 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Shah, S. A., Nguyen, N. N., Bhattacharyya, M. Tags: Letters to the Editor Source Type: research
Artificial Lithium Toxicity: A Case Report and Review of the Literature
We present a case of a woman on chronic lithium therapy whose lithium level was artificially elevated due to blood collection in an incorrect tube. (Source: Journal of Pharmacy Practice)
Source: Journal of Pharmacy Practice - September 16, 2015 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Richman, L. S., Dzierba, A. L., Connolly, K. A., Bryan, P. M., Chandra, S. Tags: Case Report Source Type: research
Tasimelteon (Hetlioz™): A New Melatonin Receptor Agonist for the Treatment of Non-24-Hour Sleep-Wake Disorder
This article provides an overview of the mechanism of action, pharmacokinetic properties, as well as the clinical efficacy, safety, and tolerability of tasimelteon. Relevant information was identified through a comprehensive literature search of several databases using the key words tasimelteon, Non-24-hour Sleep–Wake disorder, Non-24, and melatonin. Further information was obtained from the tasimelteon package insert, fda.gov, clinicaltrials.gov, briefing materials provided by Vanda Pharmaceuticals, and posters from scientific meetings. (Source: Journal of Pharmacy Practice)
Source: Journal of Pharmacy Practice - September 16, 2015 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Bonacci, J. M., Venci, J. V., Gandhi, M. A. Tags: Review Article Source Type: research
