Real Life Pharmacology - Pharmacology Education for Health Care Professionals
by Eric Christianson, PharmD; Pharmacology Expert and Clinical Pharmacist
Last updated Oct 22, 2026Is this your podcast?A Meded101.com Production
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| 10/22/26 | Osteoporosis Medications – Test Prep and Practice Pearls: Bisphosphonates | Bisphosphonates are commonly used to prevent and treat osteoporosis, making them an important topic for pharmacy, nursing, and medical exams. In this episode of the Real Life Pharmacology Podcast, we review high-yield bisphosphonate facts and practical pearls to help you prepare for exams and improve medication management. Topics covered include: Key differences between alendronate, risedronate, ibandronate, and zoledronic acid Mechanism of action and how bisphosphonates reduce bone resorption Dosing schedules and important administration instructions Common adverse effects, including gastrointestinal irritation Osteonecrosis of the jaw and atypical femoral fractures Renal function considerations and important contraindications Drug interactions and tips to improve medication absorption Whether you are preparing for a pharmacy board exam, studying pharmacology, or reviewing osteoporosis treatment in clinical practice, this episode highlights the key bisphosphonate concepts worth remembering. Listen to the Real Life Pharmacology Podcast for practical medication insights that help connect pharmacology knowledge with real-world patient care. Be sure to check out our free Top 200 study guide – a 31 page PDF that is yours for FREE! Support The Podcast and Check Out These Amazing Resources! NAPLEX Study Materials BCPS Study Materials BCACP Study Materials BCGP Study Materials BCMTMS Study Materials Nursing Pharmacology Review Course Meded101 Guide to Nursing Pharmacology (Amazon Highly Rated) Guide to Drug Food Interactions (Amazon Best Seller) Pharmacy Technician Study Guide by Meded101 Pharmacy Technician Bootcamp (PTCB Exam Prep Course) – 4.8/5 star course rating | 17m 44s | ||||||
| 10/15/26 | NSAIDs Part 3 – Test Prep and Practice Pearls; Nabumetone, Diclofenac, Meloxicam, Piroxicam, Etodolac, Indomethacin, Sulidac, and Ketorolac | In this episode of Real Life Pharmacology, we take a closer look at several NSAIDs that are commonly encountered in clinical practice: nabumetone, diclofenac, meloxicam, piroxicam, etodolac, indomethacin, sulindac, and ketorolac. These medications may all belong to the same general class, but they have important differences in dosing, adverse effects, drug interactions, and clinical use. We’ll discuss which NSAIDs tend to be more COX-2 selective, which ones carry significant gastrointestinal or cardiovascular concerns, and why some agents are used much more cautiously than others. We’ll also cover practical pharmacology pearls for medications such as indomethacin, which is commonly used for acute gout, ketorolac, which is generally reserved for short-term pain management, and diclofenac, which has important cardiovascular considerations. Whether you’re studying for a pharmacology exam, working with patients, or simply want to strengthen your knowledge of NSAIDs, this episode focuses on the clinically relevant points you need to know about these eight medications. Be sure to check out our free Top 200 study guide – a 31 page PDF that is yours for FREE! Support The Podcast and Check Out These Amazing Resources! NAPLEX Study Materials BCPS Study Materials BCACP Study Materials BCGP Study Materials BCMTMS Study Materials Nursing Pharmacology Review Course Meded101 Guide to Nursing Pharmacology (Amazon Highly Rated) Guide to Drug Food Interactions (Amazon Best Seller) Pharmacy Technician Study Guide by Meded101 Pharmacy Technician Bootcamp (PTCB Exam Prep Course) – 4.8/5 star course rating | 14m 49s | ||||||
| 10/8/26 | NSAIDs Part 2 – Test Prep and Practice Pearls for Aspirin, Ibuprofen, Naproxen, and Celecoxib | Aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, and celecoxib are some of the most commonly used NSAIDs, but they are not interchangeable when it comes to safety, indications, and patient-specific risks. In this episode of Real Life Pharmacology, we compare these four medications and highlight the key differences pharmacists and other healthcare professionals need to know. We’ll review how NSAIDs work, including COX-1 and COX-2 inhibition, and discuss their effects on pain, inflammation, platelets, the gastrointestinal system, kidneys, cardiovascular system, and fluid balance. We’ll also compare the GI, cardiovascular, renal, and heart failure risks of aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, and celecoxib. Be sure to check out our free Top 200 study guide – a 31 page PDF that is yours for FREE! Support The Podcast and Check Out These Amazing Resources! NAPLEX Study Materials BCPS Study Materials BCACP Study Materials BCGP Study Materials BCMTMS Study Materials Nursing Pharmacology Review Course Meded101 Guide to Nursing Pharmacology (Amazon Highly Rated) Guide to Drug Food Interactions (Amazon Best Seller) Pharmacy Technician Study Guide by Meded101 Pharmacy Technician Bootcamp (PTCB Exam Prep Course) – 4.8/5 star course rating | 20m 01s | ||||||
| 10/1/26 | NSAIDs Part 1 – Test Prep and Practice Pearls | On this podcast episode, I cover the basics of NSAIDs, including how they work, what they are used for, significant drug interactions, and what adverse effects are important to monitor. I’ll educate about some of the major risks associated with NSAIDs and what I look out for as a practicing pharmacist. Be sure to check out our free Top 200 study guide – a 31 page PDF that is yours for FREE! Support The Podcast and Check Out These Amazing Resources! NAPLEX Study Materials BCPS Study Materials BCACP Study Materials BCGP Study Materials BCMTMS Study Materials Nursing Pharmacology Review Course Meded101 Guide to Nursing Pharmacology (Amazon Highly Rated) Guide to Drug Food Interactions (Amazon Best Seller) Pharmacy Technician Study Guide by Meded101 Pharmacy Technician Bootcamp (PTCB Exam Prep Course) – 4.8/5 star course rating | 24m 47s | ||||||
| 9/24/26 | Opioids Part 5 – Tramadol, Tapentadol, and Meperidine | In this episode of Real Life Pharmacology, we’re taking a closer look at three unique opioids: tramadol, tapentadol, and meperidine. These medications have some important differences in their mechanisms, clinical uses, drug interactions, and safety concerns. We’ll review the key pharmacology and practical clinical pearls you should know when using these opioids in real-world practice. Be sure to check out our free Top 200 study guide – a 31 page PDF that is yours for FREE! Support The Podcast and Check Out These Amazing Resources! NAPLEX Study Materials BCPS Study Materials BCACP Study Materials BCGP Study Materials BCMTMS Study Materials Nursing Pharmacology Review Course Meded101 Guide to Nursing Pharmacology (Amazon Highly Rated) Guide to Drug Food Interactions (Amazon Best Seller) Pharmacy Technician Study Guide by Meded101 Pharmacy Technician Bootcamp (PTCB Exam Prep Course) – 4.8/5 star course rating | 16m 19s | ||||||
| 9/17/26 | Opioids Part 4 – Methadone and Buprenorphine | In this episode of Real Life Pharmacology, we’re taking a closer look at two unique opioids: methadone and buprenorphine. Both medications have important roles in pain management and opioid use disorder, but their pharmacology, dosing, drug interactions, and safety considerations are quite different. We’ll review the key clinical pearls you need to know when using these medications in real-world practice. Be sure to check out our free Top 200 study guide – a 31 page PDF that is yours for FREE! Support The Podcast and Check Out These Amazing Resources! NAPLEX Study Materials BCPS Study Materials BCACP Study Materials BCGP Study Materials BCMTMS Study Materials Nursing Pharmacology Review Course Meded101 Guide to Nursing Pharmacology (Amazon Highly Rated) Guide to Drug Food Interactions (Amazon Best Seller) Pharmacy Technician Study Guide by Meded101 Pharmacy Technician Bootcamp (PTCB Exam Prep Course) – 4.8/5 star course rating | 16m 43s | ||||||
| 9/10/26 | Opioids Part 3 – Test Prep and Practice Pearls – Codeine and Fentanyl | On this podcast episode, we will explore the most important practice pearls of codeine and fentanyl. Both medications are opioids, but codeine is frequently found in combination with acetaminophen. Fentanyl has numerous unique dosage forms, including the transdermal formulation which is a source of frequent test questions. I break these two medications down in this podcast episode. | 20m 30s | ||||||
| 9/3/26 | opioidspharmacology+3 | — | hydromorphoneoxycodone+3 | — | opioidshydromorphone+5 | — | 12m 53s | ||
| 8/27/26 | opioidspharmacology+3 | — | morphinehydrocodone+3 | — | opioidsmorphine+5 | — | 18m 13s | ||
| 8/20/26 | skeletal muscle relaxantspharmacology+3 | — | baclofencyclobenzaprine+2 | — | skeletal muscle relaxantsbaclofen+5 | — | 17m 58s | ||
| 8/6/26 | GI Antispasmodicsdicyclomine+4 | — | dicyclominehyoscyamine | — | GI Antispasmodicsdicyclomine+4 | Mechanism of Action Podcast | 17m 55s | ||
| 7/30/26 | antacidsheartburn+4 | — | calcium carbonatemagnesium hydroxide+2 | — | antacidsheartburn+5 | Mechanism of Action Podcast | 19m 04s | ||
| 7/23/26 | gastroparesismedications+3 | — | — | — | gastroparesismedications+5 | Mechanism of Action Podcast | 13m 32s | ||
| 7/16/26 | H2 blockersacid-related disorders+3 | — | H2 blockersproton pump inhibitors+1 | — | H2 blockersproton pump inhibitors+3 | — | 13m 37s | ||
| 7/9/26 | pharmacologyproton pump inhibitors+3 | — | Proton Pump InhibitorsMeded101+1 | — | PPIspharmacology+3 | — | 18m 49s | ||
| 7/2/26 | opioid use disordermedications+3 | — | Buprenorphinemethadone+2 | — | opioid use disorderBuprenorphine+5 | — | 17m 25s | ||
| 6/25/26 | Alcohol Use DisorderPharmacology+3 | — | NaltrexoneAcamprosate+7 | — | Alcohol Use DisorderNaltrexone+7 | — | 14m 38s | ||
| 6/18/26 | monoamine oxidase inhibitorsantidepressants+5 | — | monoamine oxidase inhibitorsphenelzine+11 | — | MAOIsantidepressants+6 | — | 14m 33s | ||
| 6/15/26 | insomnia medicationsadverse effects+3 | — | meded101.com | — | insomniamedications+4 | — | 13m 35s | ||
| 6/11/26 | antidepressantspharmacology+4 | — | TrazodoneNefazodone+4 | — | TrazodoneNefazodone+7 | — | 14m 50s | ||
| 6/8/26 | ICU sedationnursing pharmacology+3 | — | meded101.com | — | ICU sedationnursing pharmacology+3 | — | 12m 21s | ||
| 6/4/26 | SNRIsantidepressants+5 | — | venlafaxinedesvenlafaxine+9 | — | SNRIsvenlafaxine+7 | — | 15m 10s | ||
| 6/1/26 | HIV medicationsantiretroviral therapy+3 | — | meded101.comHuman Immunodeficiency Virus+2 | — | HIVAIDS+6 | — | 18m 34s | ||
| 5/28/26 | antidepressantspharmacology+3 | — | MirtazapineBupropion+7 | — | MirtazapineBupropion+5 | — | 14m 44s | ||
| 5/25/26 | antifungal agentsnursing considerations+3 | — | azolesechinocandins+3 | — | fungal infectionsantifungal medications+3 | — | 17m 06s | ||
| 5/21/26 | tricyclic antidepressantspsychopharmacology+4 | — | Meded101Tricyclic Antidepressants+2 | — | tricyclic antidepressantsTCAs+5 | — | 17m 01s | ||
| 5/18/26 | antiviral medicationsnursing pharmacology+3 | — | acyclovirvalacyclovir+3 | — | antiviral agentsnursing pharmacology+3 | — | 15m 28s | ||
| 5/14/26 | SSRIsadverse effects+3 | — | Top 200 study guideNAPLEX Study Materials+7 | — | SSRIsadverse effects+3 | — | 14m 41s | ||
| 5/11/26 | antibioticsnursing pharmacology+4 | — | penicillinscephalosporins+7 | — | antibioticsnursing+5 | — | 42m 37s | ||
| 5/7/26 | SSRIspharmacology+4 | — | SSRIsfluoxetine+5 | older adultspregnancy | SSRIspharmacology+7 | — | 23m 51s | ||
| 5/4/26 | thyroid disordershypothyroidism+4 | — | levothyroxinemethimazole+2 | — | thyroid disordershypothyroidism+7 | — | 15m 50s | ||
| 4/30/26 | polypharmacyprescribing cascade+3 | — | NAPLEXBCPS+4 | — | polypharmacyprescribing cascade+5 | — | 14m 32s | ||
| 4/27/26 | insulin therapydiabetes management+3 | — | insulininsulin lispro+2 | — | insulin therapynursing pharmacology+3 | — | 18m 11s | ||
| 4/23/26 | polypharmacyprescribing cascade+3 | — | amlodipinefurosemide+3 | — | polypharmacyprescribing cascade+3 | — | 11m 32s | ||
| 4/20/26 | diabetes medicationsnursing pharmacology+4 | — | metforminglipizide+3 | — | diabetesmedications+8 | — | 21m 54s | ||
| 4/16/26 | heart failuremedications+4 | — | furosemidesacubitril/valsartan+4 | — | heart failureloop diuretics+5 | — | 16m 59s | ||
| 4/13/26 | diabetesnursing+3 | — | Diabetescardiovascular disease+2 | — | diabetesnursing+7 | — | 16m 17s | ||
| 4/9/26 | medication errorshealthcare complications+3 | — | Top 200 study guideNAPLEX Study Materials+8 | — | medication errorshealthcare+3 | — | 17m 27s | ||
| 4/6/26 | Addison's diseaseCushing's disease+3 | — | Addison’s diseaseCushing’s disease | — | Addison's diseaseCushing's disease+3 | — | 9m 18s | ||
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Chart history for Real Life Pharmacology - Pharmacology Education for Health Care Professionals
Peaked at #1 in AR, top 10 in 2 of 32 tracked markets, currently #1 in AR.
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| AE | — | #12 | #12 | — |
| TW | — | #35 | #35 | — |
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| United States | — | #50 | #50 | — |
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| AR | — | #58 | #58 | — |
| Canada | — | #69 | #69 | — |
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| India | — | #82 | #82 | — |
| KE | — | #91 | #91 | — |
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| HK | — | #108 | #108 | — |
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| PT | — | #122 | #122 | — |
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32 placements across 29 markets.
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32 placements across 29 markets.