Objectives: 1. Describe the 3 common pathogens that produce exotoxins which increase their virulence. 2. Recall the commonly recommended adjunctive antibiotics for toxin inhibition and their usual duration of therapy.
Using the One Minute Preceptor Technique with Resident/Student Pharmacist Learners
Objectives: 1. Describe the 5 microskills of the one minute preceptor technique 2. Recall the two opportunities to provide meaningful feedback to the learner when using the one minute preceptor technique
Understanding the NKF Recommendations On Using Race-Free eGFR for Medication-Related Decisions
Objectives: 1. Recall the relative accuracy of the Cockcroft Gault formula with the 2021 race-free eGFR formulas published by NKF 2. Describe the rationale for using eGFR to make medication dose adjustment decisions
Mucolytics in the ICU
Objectives: 1. Describe the pathophysiology of mucus dysfunction in critically ill patients. 2. Recall the commonly used mucolytics and the evidence that supports their use.
Understanding the SCCM Pain, Anxiety, Agitation/Sedation, Delirium, Immobility, and Sleep Disruption Guidelines Focused Update
Objectives: 1. Recall the evidence supporting melatonin use in ICU patients 2. Describe the benefits and risks of using dexmedetomidine over propofol for light sedation in the ICU
How to Save Time and Kidneys by Blending Trough-Based and AUC:MIC-Based Vancomycin Monitoring
Objectives: 1. Recall the benefits of using a blended strategy of trough-based and AUC:MIC-based vancomycin dosing 2. Describe the types of patients that should have one and two-level Bayesian AUC:MIC-based vancomycin dosing
What to Do When You Only Have an Hour to Prep for ICU Rounds
Objectives: 1. Recall what to ask the charge nurse before you begin pre-rounding 2. Describe the main categories to focus on when pre-rounding time is less than ideal
Pharmacotherapy Associated with Massive Transfusion
Objectives: 1. Recall the historical and new definitions of massive transfusion 2. Describe why hypocalcemia may occur in patients undergoing massive transfusion
Use of Diuretics in Deresuscitation
Objectives: 1. Recall a loop diuretic dose escalation technique 2. Describe the two metabolic derangements to monitor for when using loop diuretics for deresuscitation
Understanding the IDSA Guidelines on Treating Complicated UTIs
Objectives: 1. Describe the 4-step approach to empiric antibiotic selection for patients with complicated UTI. 2. Recall the recommended duration of therapy for patients with complicated UTI.
2025 ACLS Guideline Update Highlights
Objectives: 1. Recall which post arrest patients should not receive antiseizure prophylaxis 2. Describe the considerations in how long to continue CPR after giving a fibrinolytic for cardiac arrest due to pulmonary embolism
2025 Updates to ACLS Guidelines on Cardiac Arrest or Life-Threatening Toxicity Due to Poisoning
Objectives: 1. List the poisoning scenarios where high-dose insulin is first-line therapy 2. Recall the poisoning scenarios when rapid sedation is necessary to avoid physical restraints
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