If you are a pharmacy student and serious about being successful then you should use these pharmacy textbooks in addition to those cherished lecture handouts.In this blog post, I provide a high level summary of the contents of each book and share the pros and cons as well. These are excellent books to own. However, even if you […]
Converting milliequivalents to milligrams should be straightforward. You know the equation, you can determine valence and molecular weight of compounds, so why do many pharmacy students struggle with milliequivalent calculations even when it is a direct conversion of milliequivalents to milligrams?In the first Ask Dr. Danquah masterclass, we addressed some of the reasons that cause […]
Have you ever asked yourself what must I do to be a successful pharmacy student? If the answer is yes, then you are not alone. Almost every pharmacy student has pondered this question at some point in time. In fact, we have seen a surge in the number of students who have asked us this very question […]
Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN) calculations can be complex and typically involve several steps. Often, one is required to calculate quantities of macro- and micro-nutrients for a given patient. Determining amounts of macro-nutrients such as proteins, carbohydrates and lipids involve using equations, calculating calories, computing weights of ingredients and figuring out appropriate volumes.Processing all this information […]
The alligation method is a powerful approach to solving dilution and concentration calculations questions. But when is it better to use the alligation approach as opposed to the algebraic method? Before I tell you, let us take a look at this interesting concentration questions and see how it illustrates an important concept regarding when it […]
Let me guess: if you read this, you may still remember that adrenaline rush from the day you received your acceptance letter into pharmacy school. That day you learned for the first time how confidence feels like and, unexpectedly, the thrill of becoming a “Doctor” made you dare to aim higher than others for the […]
It is easy to get overwhelmed by all the things that need to be done in pharmacy school: lectures to attend, completing numerous assignments, participating in student organizations, doing rotations, preparing for finals and taking the NAPLEX, MPJE or CPJE exams. All these activities constantly bombard you. They can drain your energy and make you lose […]
The North American Pharmacy Licensure Examination (NAPLEX) has always been a high-stakes exam; however, the stakes of passing the naplex got even higher over the last few years. How did we get where we are now? While pharmacy academia prepared a pharmacy workforce capable to provide pharmaceutical care to retiring baby-boomers, three unforeseen job market […]
NAPLEX stands for North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination® and is one of the required components in a pharmacist’s licensure process. Everything about this exam is memorable: the study process, the stress, the budgeting, the planning, and the experience itself. Many pharmacy grads put NAPLEX-planning aside for a long while. They justify this by the need […]
Sleep is probably the last thing on the mind of the pharmacy student. However, without adequate sleep it is virtually impossible to function optimally and achieve peak performance. Getting a good night’s sleep helps us to be happier and more productive people, so here’s some tips to help you get a good night’s sleep: […]