Author: Kimberly Vickers - Page 4
Senior Patient Education: Effective Materials for Older Adults
Senior patient education materials must be simple, large-print, and visual to match how older adults process information. Learn what works, where to find trusted resources, and how to improve understanding and adherence.
How to Verify Dose Changes and Avoid Miscommunication in Healthcare
Learn how to verify medication dose changes correctly to prevent deadly errors. Discover proven protocols, when to use double checks, how communication tools like SBAR help, and why technology alone isn't enough.
Systemic Antifungals: High-Risk Interactions with Statins and Immunosuppressants
Systemic antifungals like azoles can dangerously raise statin and immunosuppressant levels, leading to muscle damage or rhabdomyolysis. Learn which combinations to avoid and safer alternatives.
Specialty Pharmacy: How Providers Manage Generic Specialty Drugs
Specialty pharmacies handle generic specialty drugs just like branded ones-with complex workflows, patient support, and strict compliance. Providers play a key role in ensuring patients get the right care, even when the drug is cheaper.
Steroid Myopathy: How to Recognize Weakness and What Physical Therapy Can Do
Steroid myopathy causes painless weakness in hips and thighs from long-term steroid use. Learn how to spot it early, why standard tests miss it, and how targeted physical therapy can restore strength without stopping medication.
How to Make a Medication Action Plan with Your Care Team
A medication action plan is a personalized roadmap created with your care team to help you take your medicines correctly. It reduces confusion, improves adherence, and prevents dangerous errors. Learn how to build one that fits your life.
Theophylline Levels: Why NTI Monitoring Is Critical for Safe and Effective Treatment
Theophylline is a powerful but dangerous asthma and COPD medication with a narrow therapeutic window. Without regular blood level monitoring, even small changes can lead to life-threatening toxicity. Learn why NTI monitoring is non-negotiable.
Tiered Copays: Why Your Generic Medication Might Cost More Than Expected
Why your generic drug might cost more than the brand-name version - it's not about quality, it's about rebates. Learn how tiered copays work and what you can do to save money.
Social Media Education: How Hospitals and Health Orgs Use Digital Platforms to Teach Patients About Generics
Social media is transforming how patients learn about generic drugs. Hospitals and pharmacies are using Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook to debunk myths, show real comparisons, and build trust - leading to higher adherence and lower costs.
Therapeutic Failures: When a Generic Drug Doesn't Work as Expected
When a generic drug doesn't work like the brand, it's not just bad luck - it could be a systemic failure. Learn why some generics fail, which drugs are riskiest, and what to do if your medication stops working.
Side Effects vs Allergic Reactions vs Intolerance: How to Tell the Difference
Learn how to tell the difference between side effects, allergic reactions, and drug intolerance. Avoid unnecessary medication avoidance and get the right treatment with accurate diagnosis.
Aplastic Anemia from Medications: Early Signs and Urgent Actions
Medication-induced aplastic anemia is rare but deadly. Learn the early warning signs-fatigue, bruising, fever-and what urgent steps to take if you're on high-risk drugs like chloramphenicol or carbamazepine.