SBFC Farmácia Clínica case studies
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The SBFC Farmácia Clínica certification, offered by the Sociedade Brasileira de Farmácia Clínica, is a professional credential for pharmacists in Brazil who want to demonstrate advanced competence in clinical pharmacy and pharmaceutical care. It is aimed at practitioners who already work in hospitals, clinics, primary care, or community settings and who take responsibility for medication therapy management, patient counseling, and interprofessional collaboration. The SBFC Farmácia Clínica case studies are 5 cases and about 1,673 words.
1Warfarin and Fluconazole Interaction in a Patient with Atrial Fibrillation and Candidiasis
A 68-year-old woman with atrial fibrillation is on warfarin 5 mg daily, with a stable INR of 2.5 (target 2.0–3.0). She weighs 70 kg, has normal renal and hepatic function, and takes no other medications.
353 words, about 2 min2Vancomycin Dosing in a Patient with Obesity and Acute Kidney Injury
A 55-year-old man (weight 120 kg, height 175 cm, BMI 39.2 kg/m²) is admitted with MRSA bacteremia and acute kidney injury (AKI). Serum creatinine is 2.8 mg/dL (baseline 0.9 mg/dL), and he is oliguric.
337 words, about 2 min3Managing Chemotherapy-Induced Nausea and Vomiting in a Patient on Highly Emetogenic Regimen
A 45-year-old woman with breast cancer is receiving her first cycle of AC chemotherapy (doxorubicin 60 mg/m² and cyclophosphamide 600 mg/m²), a highly emetogenic regimen. She has a history of motion sickness and morning sickness during pregnancy, both risk factors for chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV).
329 words, about 2 min4Pharmacogenomic Dosing of Clopidogrel After Percutaneous Coronary Intervention
A 62-year-old man undergoes percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) with drug-eluting stent placement for acute coronary syndrome. He is prescribed aspirin 81 mg daily and clopidogrel 75 mg daily after a 600 mg loading dose.
321 words, about 2 min5Medication Error Prevention with High-Alert Medications in a Busy Hospital Ward
A 70-year-old woman with heart failure and atrial fibrillation is admitted to a general medical ward. Her medications include digoxin 0.25 mg daily, warfarin 5 mg daily, and furosemide 40 mg daily.
333 words, about 2 min