Acknowledgment to Reviewers: 2016
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Source: Journal of Pharmacy Practice - November 6, 2016 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Tags: New York State Council of Health-system Pharmacists Section Source Type: research
Members in the News
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Source: Journal of Pharmacy Practice - November 6, 2016 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Tags: New York State Council of Health-system Pharmacists Section Source Type: research
A Review of the New York State Council of Health-system Pharmacists Student Program: "Staying a Step Ahead of Your Competition"
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Source: Journal of Pharmacy Practice - November 6, 2016 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Choy, M. Tags: New York State Council of Health-system Pharmacists Section Source Type: research
Levodopa Withdrawal Presenting as Fever in a Critically Ill Patient Receiving Concomitant Enteral Nutrition
Nutritional protein may decrease levodopa absorption and has resulted in withdrawal and neuroleptic malignant-like syndromes in critically ill patients. A 72-year-old male was admitted with shortness of breath. His medical history included Parkinson’s disease for over 30 years for which he took carbidopa/levodopa 5 times daily. The patient’s home medications were continued. On day 2, he was intubated and transferred to the intensive care unit (ICU). He was extubated the next day and reintubated on day 4. Enteral nutrition was initiated at 85 mL/h overnight. The patient’s carbidopa/levodopa was administere...
Source: Journal of Pharmacy Practice - November 6, 2016 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Whitman, C. B., Ablordeppey, E., Taylor, B. Tags: Case Report Source Type: research
Taste and Smell Disturbance Resulting From Midodrine
Discussion:
Midodrine is used for symptoms of orthostatic hypotension. Dysgeusia and dysosmia are not common adverse events and are not included in the manufacturer’s labeling. There is only one other published case report of this reaction. Our patient only admitted to slight appetite suppression, but it may be more profound in some. The reaction may be dose related, but there is not enough information to make this conclusion.
Principal conclusions:
Using midodrine may result in dysgeusia and dysosmia. According to this case, both adverse effects may lessen or resolve over time with the use of the medication. (Sourc...
Source: Journal of Pharmacy Practice - November 6, 2016 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Horger, S., Kandrac, S., Longyhore, D. S. Tags: Adverse Drug Events Source Type: research
Docetaxel/Cyclophosphamide-Induced Phototherapy Recall
We present, to the best of our knowledge, the first phototherapy recall dermatitis that occurred years after UV exposure induced by cyclophosphamide and docetaxel. The frequency of administration of this drug and the profound implications of this adverse effect make this case an important contribution to the medical literature. (Source: Journal of Pharmacy Practice)
Source: Journal of Pharmacy Practice - November 6, 2016 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Ludlow, S. P., Chehab, S. S. Tags: Adverse Drug Events Source Type: research
Probable Nonconvulsive Status Epilepticus With the Use of High-Dose Continuous Infusion Ceftazidime
This report serves as a cautionary example of the potential toxicities associated with HDCI beta-lactams and supports the importance of risk–benefit analysis prior to and during treatment. Additionally, the use of serum drug level monitoring may be necessary to better prevent or predict toxicity. (Source: Journal of Pharmacy Practice)
Source: Journal of Pharmacy Practice - November 6, 2016 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Collins, R. D., Tverdek, F. P., Bruno, J. J., Coyle, E. A. Tags: Adverse Drug Events Source Type: research
Antimicrobial Stewardship in the Emergency Department: Challenges, Opportunities, and a Call to Action for Pharmacists
This article also proposes other, yet to be validated proposals. Finally, this article serves as a call to action for pharmacists working in antimicrobial stewardship programs and in emergency medicine settings. There needs to be further research on the implementation of these and other interventions to reduce inappropriate antimicrobial use to prevent patient harm and curb the development of antimicrobial resistance. (Source: Journal of Pharmacy Practice)
Source: Journal of Pharmacy Practice - November 6, 2016 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Bishop, B. M. Tags: Review Article Source Type: research
Assessment of Pharmacy Manpower and Services in New England
Conclusions:
The pharmacist shortage within New England was alleviated during 2008 to 2013. Participation of pharmacists in disease management services did not follow staffing trends as fewer pharmacists reported providing services. Key barriers to services provision persist and consideration of how to resolve them (medication therapy management reimbursement and additional education) should be explored. (Source: Journal of Pharmacy Practice)
Source: Journal of Pharmacy Practice - November 6, 2016 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Robinson, E., Shcherbakova, N., Backer, L. Tags: Research Articles Source Type: research
Educating Pharmacists on a Prescription Drug Monitoring Program
Conclusion:
Pharmacists found the educational program beneficial and they were very likely to use the PDMP in the future. Perceptions of the Texas PDMP were changed from pre- to post-education program, with recognition that a PDMP can be a beneficial tool for pharmacy practice. (Source: Journal of Pharmacy Practice)
Source: Journal of Pharmacy Practice - November 6, 2016 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Fleming, M. L., Phan, Y., Ferries, E. A., Hatfield, M. D. Tags: Research Articles Source Type: research
Characterization of Complementary and Alternative Medicine-Related Consultations in an Academic Drug Information Service
Conclusion:
Utilization of a drug information service may be a viable option for health care professionals to help answer a complementary and alternative medicine-related question. Additionally, pharmacists and other health care professionals may consider acquiring resources identified to consistently answering these questions. (Source: Journal of Pharmacy Practice)
Source: Journal of Pharmacy Practice - November 6, 2016 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Gregory, P. J., Jalloh, M. A., Abe, A. M., Hu, J., Hein, D. J. Tags: Research Articles Source Type: research
Glucose Disturbances and Atypical Antipsychotic Use in the Intensive Care Unit
Conclusion:
Patients admitted to the ICU and initiated on an atypical antipsychotic may develop hyperglycemia independent of other glucose-elevating factors. The direct correlation of these agents to resulting acute hyperglycemia is unknown. Further studies are needed to investigate the link between atypical antipsychotics and acute hyperglycemia and the clinical significance of the impact on patient outcomes. (Source: Journal of Pharmacy Practice)
Source: Journal of Pharmacy Practice - November 6, 2016 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Bishara, A., Phan, S. V., Young, H. N., Liao, T. V. Tags: Research Articles Source Type: research
Comment on: Treatment of Acute Hepatic Encephalopathy: Comparing the Effects of Adding Rifaximin to Lactulose on Patient Outcomes
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Source: Journal of Pharmacy Practice - November 6, 2016 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Petite, S. E. Tags: Letter to the Editor Source Type: research
What Can a Urine Drug Screening Immunoassay Really Tell Us?
This article addresses the state of each of the individual immunoassays that are most commonly used today in order to help the reader become proficient in the interpretation and application of the results. Some literature already exists regarding sources of "false positives" and "false negatives," but none seem to present the material with the practicing clinician in mind. This review aims to avoid overwhelming the reader with structures and analytical chemistry. The reader will be presented relevant clinical knowledge that will facilitate appropriate interpretation of immunoassays regardless of practice settings. Using th...
Source: Journal of Pharmacy Practice - September 18, 2016 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Nelson, Z. J., Stellpflug, S. J., Engebretsen, K. M. Tags: Review Articles Source Type: research
Vedolizumab: A New Opponent in the Battle Against Crohns Disease and Ulcerative Colitis
This article serves as a summary of efficacy, safety, and other relevant information from clinical studies to explore the role of vedolizumab in the treatment of CD and UC. (Source: Journal of Pharmacy Practice)
Source: Journal of Pharmacy Practice - September 18, 2016 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Poulakos, M., Machin, J. D., Pauly, J., Grace, Y. Tags: Review Articles Source Type: research
