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Cardiovascular & Renal Pharmacology · Lipid-Lowering Agents

3 core skills1% total weight
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Hypertriglyceridemia AgentsRecommended
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StatinsAvailable
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Ezetimibe & PCSK9 InhibitorsAvailable
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Cardiovascular & Renal Pharmacology · Heart Failure and Antianginals

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Heart Failure TherapyAvailable
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ARNI & SGLT2 Inhibitors in HFAvailable
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Diuretics in Heart FailureAvailable
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Nitrates & Antianginal TherapyAvailable
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InotropesAvailable
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Cardiovascular & Renal Pharmacology · Anticoagulants and Antiplatelets

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Heparin & LMWHAvailable
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Antiplatelet DrugsAvailable
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DOACs (Direct Oral Anticoagulants)Available
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WarfarinAvailable
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Cardiovascular & Renal Pharmacology · Antiarrhythmics

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Rate vs. Rhythm ControlAvailable
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Antiarrhythmic ClassesAvailable
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AmiodaroneAvailable
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QT Prolongation & Torsades RiskAvailable
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Cardiovascular & Renal Pharmacology · Antihypertensives

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Calcium Channel BlockersAvailable
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Diuretics for HypertensionAvailable
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Hypertensive Urgency vs. EmergencyAvailable
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Beta Blockers in HypertensionAvailable
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ACE Inhibitors & ARBsAvailable
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Medication Safety, Calculations & Decision-Making · Clinical Monitoring and Interpretation

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Therapeutic Drug MonitoringAvailable
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Recognizing Adverse EffectsAvailable
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Lab Monitoring for MedicationsAvailable
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Contraindications & Risk-BenefitAvailable
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Medication Safety, Calculations & Decision-Making · Medication Administration and Safety

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Medication Rights & Error PreventionAvailable
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High-Alert MedicationsAvailable
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Patient Education & AdherenceAvailable
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Medication ReconciliationAvailable
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Medication Safety, Calculations & Decision-Making · Dosage Calculations

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Unit Conversions for DosingAvailable
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IV Flow Rate CalculationsAvailable
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Titration & Infusion RatesAvailable
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Dose Calculations: ConcentrationAvailable
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Weight-Based DosingAvailable
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CNS Pharmacology · Seizure and Anesthesia Medications

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General Anesthetics & SedativesAvailable
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Local AnestheticsAvailable
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AntiepilepticsAvailable
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Status Epilepticus ManagementAvailable
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CNS Pharmacology · Psychiatric Medications

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Anxiolytics & SedativesAvailable
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AntidepressantsAvailable
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Mood StabilizersAvailable
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AntipsychoticsAvailable
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CNS Pharmacology · Analgesics and Anti-Inflammatories

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OpioidsAvailable
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NSAIDsAvailable
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Neuropathic Pain AgentsAvailable
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Acetaminophen & HepatotoxicityAvailable
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Endocrine Pharmacology · Thyroid and Steroid Medications

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GlucocorticoidsAvailable
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Antithyroid DrugsAvailable
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Thyroid Hormone ReplacementAvailable
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Adrenal Insufficiency & Steroid TaperingAvailable
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Endocrine Pharmacology · Reproductive Hormones

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Estrogen/Progestin RisksAvailable
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Fertility MedicationsAvailable
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Hormonal ContraceptionAvailable
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Endocrine Pharmacology · Diabetes Medications

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Insulin Dosing & HypoglycemiaAvailable
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SulfonylureasAvailable
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Insulin TypesAvailable
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MetforminAvailable
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GLP-1 Agonists & SGLT2 InhibitorsAvailable
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Principles of Pharmacology · Drug Interactions and Safety Fundamentals

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Adverse Drug ReactionsAvailable
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CYP Enzyme InteractionsAvailable
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Drug Interaction TypesAvailable
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PK vs. PD InteractionsAvailable
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Black Box Warnings & PrecautionsAvailable
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Principles of Pharmacology · Pharmacokinetics (ADME)

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Elimination & ClearanceAvailable
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Half-Life & Steady StateAvailable
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Distribution & Protein BindingAvailable
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Metabolism & CYP450Available
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Absorption & BioavailabilityAvailable
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Principles of Pharmacology · Pharmacodynamics and Receptors

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Receptors & Signal TransductionAvailable
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Dose-Response: Potency vs. EfficacyAvailable
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Receptor Agonists & AntagonistsAvailable
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Therapeutic IndexAvailable
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Tolerance, Dependence & TachyphylaxisAvailable
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Anti-infectives · Antibacterial Agents

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FluoroquinolonesAvailable
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Beta-LactamsAvailable
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Sulfonamides & TMP-SMXAvailable
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Antibiotic Stewardship & SpectrumAvailable
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Macrolides, Tetracyclines & AminoglycosidesAvailable
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Vancomycin & MRSA CoverageAvailable
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Anti-infectives · Antifungal and Antiparasitic Agents

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Antifungal ClassesAvailable
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Antiparasitic TherapyAvailable
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Antifungal/Antiparasitic ToxicityAvailable
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Anti-infectives · Antiviral Agents

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Antiviral PrinciplesAvailable
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Herpesvirus AntiviralsAvailable
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HIV Antiretroviral TherapyAvailable
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Influenza AntiviralsAvailable
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Autonomic Pharmacology · Cholinergic Drugs

4 core skills4% total weight
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Muscarinic vs. Nicotinic EffectsAvailable
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Cholinergic Agonists & AnticholinesterasesAvailable
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Neuromuscular BlockersAvailable
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AntimuscarinicsAvailable
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Autonomic Pharmacology · Adrenergic Drugs

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Adrenergic AntagonistsAvailable
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Adrenergic AgonistsAvailable
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Alpha vs. Beta Receptor EffectsAvailable
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Alpha & Beta BlockersAvailable
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Hematology Pharmacology

3 core skills8% total weight
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Erythropoiesis-Stimulating AgentsAvailable
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Vitamin B12/Folate TherapyAvailable
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Iron TherapyAvailable
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Gastrointestinal Pharmacology

4 core skills8% total weight
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AntiemeticsAvailable
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PPIs & H2 BlockersAvailable
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IBD MedicationsAvailable
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Laxatives & AntidiarrhealsAvailable
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Oncology & Immunology Pharmacology · Immunomodulators

3 core skills4% total weight
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Corticosteroids & ImmunosuppressionAvailable
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Vaccines & ImmunizationAvailable
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Biologics & ImmunosuppressantsAvailable
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Oncology & Immunology Pharmacology · Cancer Pharmacology Foundations

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Chemotherapy MechanismsAvailable
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Targeted Therapy & MonoclonalsAvailable
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Chemotherapy Adverse EffectsAvailable
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Respiratory Pharmacology

5 core skills8% total weight
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Anticholinergic BronchodilatorsAvailable
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Inhaled CorticosteroidsAvailable
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Beta-2 AgonistsAvailable
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Leukotriene ModifiersAvailable
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Asthma/COPD Stepwise TherapyAvailable
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Toxicology & Special Populations · Toxicology and Antidotes

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ToxidromesAvailable
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Warfarin & Heparin ReversalAvailable
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Acetaminophen Toxicity & NACAvailable
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Naloxone & Opioid OverdoseAvailable
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Toxicology & Special Populations · Special Populations

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Pregnancy & Lactation SafetyAvailable
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Pediatric DosingAvailable
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Geriatric PharmacologyAvailable
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Renal & Hepatic Dose AdjustmentsAvailable
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