Volume 3
Volume 3 Issue 1
PAW Fall 2011
Letter from the Editors
Kelly Fargo, MaryAnne Ventura
REMS: Risk Management Strategies, Current Issues, and the Pharmacist’s Role
Kristen Thatcher, Megan Stojic, PharmD
The Emerging Role of Ticagrelor in Acute Coronary Syndromes CE included
Jennifer Bauer, Brittany Dye, Kimberly Baucher, Megan Keller PharmD, David Bright PharmD, BCACP, Karen L. Kier, BSPh ’82, Ph.D., R.Ph., BCPS, BCACP
Fidaxomicin (Dificid®): New Antibiotic Approved for the Treatment of Clostridium difficile Infections CE included
Sara N. McAllister, Zachary Crawford, Joshua Ilenin, Ellen Hazelet, Andrew Roecker, PharmD ’00, BCPS
An Update on Acetaminophen Labeling Changes: A Pharmacist’s Call to Action
Rebecca Airel, Kayla Durkin, Taylor Gauthier, Jamie Amero, Natalie A. DiPietro, PharmD, MPH
Safety and Efficacy of Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (hCG) in Weight Loss
Todd A. Tucker Jr., Justin W. Steele, Amanda Hoersten, Amanda Meyer, Sandra L. Hrometz, BSPh ’94, Ph.D., R.Ph.
Lithium Therapy in Alzheimer’s Disease
Ross Robison, Sara Swick, Lauren Bajbus, Jennifer Bauer,B. Shane Martin, PharmD
The Use of Crizotinib in Late Stage Lung Cancer Patients with an Abnormal ALK Gene
Lara Long, Kelly Dye, Courtney Porter, Ellen Hazelet, Karen L. Kier, BSPh ’82, Ph.D., R.Ph., BCPS, BCACP
Effects of Hormone Therapy on Cognition in Post-menopausal Women
Jessica Langhals, Megan Meyer, Erica Schoenberger, Amanda Meyer, Kristen Finley Sobota, PharmD, BCPS
Pharmacogenetic Implications Regarding Second Generation Antipsychotics Clozapine and Risperidone
Sarah E. Ginty, Amy Pasternak,Lauren Desko, Jamie Amero, David Kisor, BS, PharmD
Supplement Fall 2011
Lauren Desko; Amanda Lovell
Antimicrobial Stewardship Programs |*CE Included
Kevin Stack; Eric Stack; Stelios Theophanous; Anne Gentry,PharmD; Jason M.Pogue
Understanding Drug Shortages as a Pharmacist
Heather Helsel; Thomas Otroba; Juliana Zschoche; Elizabeth Dodds-Ashley,PharmD
A Pharmacist’s Guide to Vaccinations
Amy Gillman; Jessica Beck; Vincent Wu
Phase IV Clinical Trials:Postmarketing Surveillance of Prescription Drugs
Morgan Belling; Jacquline Nunner; Jessica Stemen
New Federal Ban on Bath Salts:Attempts to Contain a Growing Epidemic
Courtney L. Salvino; Adam N. Trimble; David N. Jones; Margaret Rowland; Michael M. Milks
Volume 3 Issue 2
PAW Spring 2012
Impact of Community Pharmacists on Management of Cancer Chemotherapy and the Resulting Side Effects CE Included
Jacquline M. Nunner; Jessica Stemen; Courtney Porter; Ellen Hazelet; Mark Olah, R.Ph., Ph.D
Lysteda® for Heavy Menstrual Bleeding
CE Included
Erica B. Schoenberger; Todd A. Tucker Jr.; Justin W. Steele; Amanda Meyer; Sandra L. Hrometz, BSPh ’94, R.Ph., Ph.D.
Laboratory Mutations of H5N1 Confer Efficient Transmission in Animal Models and Generate International Debate Regarding Publication of Dual Use Research
Morgan A. Belling; Kelly Dye; Joshua Ilenin; Jamie Amero; Andrew Roecker, PharmD ’00, BCPS,
Dronedarone: An Update to a Controversial Therapy for Atrial Fibrillation
Zachary Crawford; Sara McAllister; Amanda Hoersten; Jennifer Bauer; Megan Keller, PharmD ’11; David Bright, PharmD, BCACP
Improving Maternal and Fetal Health: A Look at Thyroid Function During Pregnancy
Sarah Ginty; Jessica Beck; Taylor Gauthier; Amanda Meyer; Michelle Musser, PharmD
Emerging Therapies for the Treatment of Multiple Sclerosis
Sara Swick; Amy Gillman; Lauren Bajbus; Jennifer Bauer; Jeffery Talbot, Ph.D.
The Impact of Pharmacogenomics on Chemotherapeutic Drug Development and Use
Lara Long; Amy Pasternak; Ellen Hazelet; David Kisor, BS, PharmD
E-Prescribing: Benefits and Challenges in Enhancing Patient Safety
Kayla Durkin; Rebecca Airel; Lauren Desko; Jamie Amero; Natalie DiPietro, PharmD ’01, MPH
Supplement Spring 2012
Assessment of Pharmacist Attitudes Regarding Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience Hours
Donald Bond; Lindsay Fleegle; Olivia Hiddleson; Alexis Klefeker; Amanda Lovell; Kyle Rush; Christina Spinaris; Jamie Amero; MaryAnne Ventura; Donald L. Sullivan, R.Ph., Ph.D.
Pharmacogenetics: Where Are We Now?
Brittany Dye; Megan Meyer; Vincent Wu; Michael D. Kane
The Role of the Pharmacist in Patient-Centered Medical Homes
Eric Stack; Kevin Stack; Stelios Theophanous; Karen L. Kier, BSPh ’82, Ph.D., R.Ph., BCPS, BCACP
Decoding the Prescription
Kim Baucher; Jessica Langhals; Ross Robison; Kristen Finley Sobota, PharmD, BCPS
Genetic Predispositions to Opioid Addiction, Legislative Action and Implications to Pharmacy Practice
Adam N. Trimble; David N. Jones; Courtney L. Salvino; Michael M. Milks, BSPh ’76, Ph.D., R.Ph.; David Kisor, BS, PharmD
Prescription Drug Abuse: What Are We Doing About It?
Heather Helsel; Thomas Otroba; Juliana Zschoche; Brandon Haas, R.Ph., PharmD