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PHARMWYZE
Concise. Informative. Efficient.
The weekly newsletter recapping prior week's PHARMWYZE SO. content.

Aug 3, 20231 min read
Oral Antihypertensive Pharmokinetics - #PHARMFAX
Acutely lowering blood pressure for hypertensive urgencies is commonly done without strong evidence. Acutely lowering blood pressure for...


Aug 3, 20231 min read
IV/PO Antibiotics Pseudomonas - #PHARMFAX
Pseudomonas species are multi-drug resistant, opportunistic bacteria that cause a wide spectrum of infections. Pseudomonas species are...


Aug 3, 20231 min read
AmpC-Producing Beta-Lactamases - #PHARMFAX
AmpC-producing organisms make beta-lactam/beta-lactamase combos and most cephalosporins and penicillins ineffective. AmpC-producing...


Aug 3, 20232 min read
Urinary Tract Infections: Outpatient - #PHARMFAX
Bacteria in the urine without symptoms is not a urinary tract infection. Bacteria in the urine without symptoms is not a urinary tract...

Aug 1, 20231 min read
Serotonin Syndrome - #PHARMFAX
Serotonin syndrome presents with a triad of altered mental status, autonomic hyperactivity, and neuromuscular abnormalities. Serotonin...


Aug 1, 20231 min read
Unstable Tachyarrythmias - #PHARMFAX
Patients with an unstable tachyarrymthia need to be immediately cardioverted. Patients with an unstable tachyarrymthia need to be...

Jul 31, 20231 min read
Epididymo-Orchitis - #PHARMFAX
Target pathogens for epididmyitis and orchitis are dependent on patient risk factors. Target pathogens for epididmyitis and orchitis are...


Jul 31, 20231 min read
Patient-Centered Insulin/Dextrose for Acute Hyperkalemia - #PHARMFAX
Hypoglycemia is the most preventable ADR from insulin for acute hyperkalemia. Hypoglycemia is the most preventable ADR from insulin for...


Jul 31, 20231 min read
Salicylate Poisoning - #PHARMFAX
Salicylate poisoning is a mixed-acid base disorder induced by uncoupling of mitochondrial oxidative phosphorylation and lactic acid...


Jul 31, 20231 min read
Nonoccupational HIV Post-Exposure Prophylaxis - #PHARMFAX
28 days of antiretroviral prophylaxis is recommended for patients who seen medical treatment within 72 hours of high risk...


Jul 31, 20231 min read
Canine Bites - #PHARMFAX
Children are more likely to experience dog bites and with greater severity compared to adults. Children are more likely to experience...

Jul 30, 20231 min read
Snake Envenomation - #PHARMFAX
Rattlesnakes, water moccasins, and copperheads are the more common species of concern in the United States. Rattlesnakes, water...


Jul 28, 20231 min read
Upcoming Weekly #PHARMFAX - 7.31.23
Take a sneak peak at the upcoming #PHARMFAX for the week, Make sure to participate in the #WYZESELECTION. Viewer choice, Instagram Poll...

Jul 28, 20231 min read
Physostigmine and Anticholinergic Toxidrome - #PHARMFAX
Physostigmine is a reversal agent for anticholinergic toxicities. Physostigmine is a reversal agent for anticholinergic toxicities. By...


Jul 27, 20231 min read
Open Fracture Prophylaxis - #PHARMFAX
Open fractures can lead to several complications, including compartment syndrome and osteomyelitis. Open fractures can lead to several...


Jul 27, 20231 min read
ESETT Secondary Antiepileptics - #PHARMFAX
The ESETT trial gave us a reminder that our secondary AEDs aren't very good. The ESETT trial gave us a reminder that our secondary AEDs...


Jul 26, 20231 min read
Acute Decompensated Heart Failure - #PHARMFAX
Severity of congestion and hypoperfusion determine guide our treatments in acute decompensated heart failure. Goals of therapy for...


Jul 25, 20231 min read
Class-Effect Anticholinergics - #PHARMFAX
Just because something is available over the counter, doesn’t necesarily mean it’s safe for complex patients and/or account for...


Jul 25, 20232 min read
Esmolol for Refractory VF/pVT - #PHARMFAX
After 3 defibrillations, 3 doses of epinephrine, and amiodarone or lidocaine administration puts us in the Refractory Ventricular...


Jul 25, 20231 min read
Ethanol Withdrawal Mechanism - #PHARMFAX
Two neurotransmitters that maintain neurochemical balance are GABA and glutamate, which are sedating and excitatory, respectively. Two ...
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