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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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Top 200 Drugs Podcast – Medications 116-120

In this episode of the Top 200 Drugs Podcast, I cover glyburide, citalopram, olmesratan, carvedilol, and tiotropium. Glyburide is a sulfonylurea that is well known to cause hypoglycemia and weight gain because it stimulates the pancreas to increase insulin release. Citalopram is an SSRI most well known for its potential to increase the risk for …

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Top 200 Drugs Podcast – Medications 111-115

Clindamycin is an antibiotic for infection. It inhibits protein synthesis by binding to the 50s ribosomal subunit and is well known to contribute to C. Diff. risk. Acetaminophen is a common over-the-counter medication that relieves pain and fever. It does not have much benefit in reducing inflammation, however. Ferrous sulfate is a supplement that can …

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Top 200 Drugs Podcast – Medication 106-110

Zoledronic acid is a bisphosphonate that can be used to manage hypercalcemia of malignancy and osteoporosis. Glipizide is an anti-diabetes agent that is classified as a sulfonylurea. Weight gain and hypoglycemia and two big concerns with this agent. Lactulose is classified as a laxative but is more commonly used to reduce ammonia levels in hepatic …

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Free Resources and 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 numerous Amazon #1 best sellers, and is the author of the #1 clinical pharmacy blog, Meded101.com.  In addition, he actually works 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.

Since his time as a student and taking a nursing pharmacology course himself, Eric’s always had a soft spot for nursing professionals and their struggles with pharmacology. In addition to the free podcast, please take advantage of these Free Nursing Pharmacology Practice Questions.

Free Top 200 Study Guide (31 Pages)

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?

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Reach Eric Christianson, PharmD, BCPS, BCGP at: mededucation101@gmail.com