Hospital Pharmacy • Volume 50, May 2015
Contents
Editorial
The Continuum of Medication Safety and ISMP Anniversaries
Joyce A. Generali
Institute for Safe Medication Practices
ISMP Medication Error Report Analysis
Ambiguous Course Dosing Leads to Errors
Farxiga and Fetzima Mix-Ups
Transdermal Patches and Heat Sources
Patient-Controlled Analgesia Pump Security Issue
Bloxiverz and Vazculep Mix-Ups
Michael R. Cohen and Judy L. Smetzer
ISMP Adverse Drug Reactions
High-Dose Loperamide Abuse Inducing Life-Threatening Cardiac Arrhythmias
Topiramate-Induced Diarrhea in a Breastfed Infant
Danazol-Induced Stevens–Johnson Syndrome
Black Hairy Tongue Due to Linezolid
Adalimumab-Induced Priapism
Michael A. Mancano
Cancer Chemotherapy Update
Nivolumab and Olaparib
Dominic A. Solimando, Jr and J. Aubrey Waddell
Off-Label Drug Uses
Trazodone: Insomnia (Adults)
Joyce A. Generali and Dennis J. Cada
Original Articles
Impact of a Regional Pharmacy Call Center on Telephone Access Metrics Within the Veterans Health Administration
Christina A. White, Marshall R. Jones, Melanie K. Kuester, Kelly L. Myers, and Barbara A. Schnarr
Simulated Y-Site Compatibility of Vancomycin and Piperacillin-Tazobactam
Jennifer Wade, Mandelin Cooper, and Robert Ragan
Experience with Tolvaptan for Euvolemic and Hypervolemic Hyponatremia in the Acute Care Setting
Jacqueline L. Olin, Gwen Mitchell, and Henry Cremisi
Inhaler Use in Hospitalized Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease or Asthma: Assessment of Wasted Doses
Sami Sakaan, Dagny Ulrich, Jenny Luo, Christopher K. Finch, and Timothy H. Self
Case Report
Phenytoin-Induced Purple Glove Syndrome: A Case Report and Review of the Literature
John I. Okogbaa, IfeanyiChukwu O. Onor, Oluwatoyin A. Arije, Martha B. Harris, and Rebecca A. Lillis
Formulary Drug Reviews
Ombitasvir/Paritaprevir/Ritonavir and Dasabuvir
Dennis J. Cada, James Leonard, Terri L. Levien, and Danial E. Baker
Continuing Education Case Study Quiz (0.15 CEU)
Current FDA-Related Drug Information
Approvals, Submission, and Important Labeling Changes for US Marketed Pharmaceuticals
Danial E. Baker
Director’s Forum
A Primer on Prescription Drug Abuse and the Role of the Pharmacy Director
Andre Harvin and Robert J. Weber
Pharmacy Automation and Technology
Technology Is Becoming Integral to the Success of Patient Engagement
Brent I. Fox and Bill G. Felkey
Article Archive
(searchable full-text of current and back issue articles)
Hospital Pharmacy - Digital Edition Archives
Index to Advertisers
Fresenius Kabi
Hospital Pharmacy
Hospital Pharmacy • Volume 50, May 2015
Contents
Editorial
The Continuum of Medication Safety and ISMP Anniversaries
Joyce A. Generali
Institute for Safe Medication Practices
ISMP Medication Error Report Analysis
Ambiguous Course Dosing Leads to Errors
Farxiga and Fetzima Mix-Ups
Transdermal Patches and Heat Sources
Patient-Controlled Analgesia Pump Security Issue
Bloxiverz and Vazculep Mix-Ups
Michael R. Cohen and Judy L. Smetzer
ISMP Adverse Drug Reactions
High-Dose Loperamide Abuse Inducing Life-Threatening Cardiac Arrhythmias
Topiramate-Induced Diarrhea in a Breastfed Infant
Danazol-Induced Stevens–Johnson Syndrome
Black Hairy Tongue Due to Linezolid
Adalimumab-Induced Priapism
Michael A. Mancano
Cancer Chemotherapy Update
Nivolumab and Olaparib
Dominic A. Solimando, Jr and J. Aubrey Waddell
Off-Label Drug Uses
Trazodone: Insomnia (Adults)
Joyce A. Generali and Dennis J. Cada
Original Articles
Impact of a Regional Pharmacy Call Center on Telephone Access Metrics Within the Veterans Health Administration
Christina A. White, Marshall R. Jones, Melanie K. Kuester, Kelly L. Myers, and Barbara A. Schnarr
Simulated Y-Site Compatibility of Vancomycin and Piperacillin-Tazobactam
Jennifer Wade, Mandelin Cooper, and Robert Ragan
Experience with Tolvaptan for Euvolemic and Hypervolemic Hyponatremia in the Acute Care Setting
Jacqueline L. Olin, Gwen Mitchell, and Henry Cremisi
Inhaler Use in Hospitalized Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease or Asthma: Assessment of Wasted Doses
Sami Sakaan, Dagny Ulrich, Jenny Luo, Christopher K. Finch, and Timothy H. Self
Case Report
Phenytoin-Induced Purple Glove Syndrome: A Case Report and Review of the Literature
John I. Okogbaa, IfeanyiChukwu O. Onor, Oluwatoyin A. Arije, Martha B. Harris, and Rebecca A. Lillis
Formulary Drug Reviews
Ombitasvir/Paritaprevir/Ritonavir and Dasabuvir
Dennis J. Cada, James Leonard, Terri L. Levien, and Danial E. Baker
Continuing Education Case Study Quiz (0.15 CEU)
Current FDA-Related Drug Information
Approvals, Submission, and Important Labeling Changes for US Marketed Pharmaceuticals
Danial E. Baker
Director’s Forum
A Primer on Prescription Drug Abuse and the Role of the Pharmacy Director
Andre Harvin and Robert J. Weber
Pharmacy Automation and Technology
Technology Is Becoming Integral to the Success of Patient Engagement
Brent I. Fox and Bill G. Felkey
Article Archive
(searchable full-text of current and back issue articles)
Hospital Pharmacy - Digital Edition Archives
Index to Advertisers
Fresenius Kabi
Hospital Pharmacy
Hospital Pharmacy • Volume 50, May 2015
Contents
Editorial
The Continuum of Medication Safety and ISMP Anniversaries
Joyce A. Generali
Institute for Safe Medication Practices
ISMP Medication Error Report Analysis
Ambiguous Course Dosing Leads to Errors
Farxiga and Fetzima Mix-Ups
Transdermal Patches and Heat Sources
Patient-Controlled Analgesia Pump Security Issue
Bloxiverz and Vazculep Mix-Ups
Michael R. Cohen and Judy L. Smetzer
ISMP Adverse Drug Reactions
High-Dose Loperamide Abuse Inducing Life-Threatening Cardiac Arrhythmias
Topiramate-Induced Diarrhea in a Breastfed Infant
Danazol-Induced Stevens–Johnson Syndrome
Black Hairy Tongue Due to Linezolid
Adalimumab-Induced Priapism
Michael A. Mancano
Cancer Chemotherapy Update
Nivolumab and Olaparib
Dominic A. Solimando, Jr and J. Aubrey Waddell
Off-Label Drug Uses
Trazodone: Insomnia (Adults)
Joyce A. Generali and Dennis J. Cada
Original Articles
Impact of a Regional Pharmacy Call Center on Telephone Access Metrics Within the Veterans Health Administration
Christina A. White, Marshall R. Jones, Melanie K. Kuester, Kelly L. Myers, and Barbara A. Schnarr
Simulated Y-Site Compatibility of Vancomycin and Piperacillin-Tazobactam
Jennifer Wade, Mandelin Cooper, and Robert Ragan
Experience with Tolvaptan for Euvolemic and Hypervolemic Hyponatremia in the Acute Care Setting
Jacqueline L. Olin, Gwen Mitchell, and Henry Cremisi
Inhaler Use in Hospitalized Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease or Asthma: Assessment of Wasted Doses
Sami Sakaan, Dagny Ulrich, Jenny Luo, Christopher K. Finch, and Timothy H. Self
Case Report
Phenytoin-Induced Purple Glove Syndrome: A Case Report and Review of the Literature
John I. Okogbaa, IfeanyiChukwu O. Onor, Oluwatoyin A. Arije, Martha B. Harris, and Rebecca A. Lillis
Formulary Drug Reviews
Ombitasvir/Paritaprevir/Ritonavir and Dasabuvir
Dennis J. Cada, James Leonard, Terri L. Levien, and Danial E. Baker
Continuing Education Case Study Quiz (0.15 CEU)
Current FDA-Related Drug Information
Approvals, Submission, and Important Labeling Changes for US Marketed Pharmaceuticals
Danial E. Baker
Director’s Forum
A Primer on Prescription Drug Abuse and the Role of the Pharmacy Director
Andre Harvin and Robert J. Weber
Pharmacy Automation and Technology
Technology Is Becoming Integral to the Success of Patient Engagement
Brent I. Fox and Bill G. Felkey
Article Archive
(searchable full-text of current and back issue articles)
Hospital Pharmacy - Digital Edition Archives
Index to Advertisers
Fresenius Kabi
Hospital Pharmacy