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NAPLEX 2025 Content Outline Changes - Meded101 Update
One of the last hurdles in becoming a licensed pharmacist is the North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination (NAPLEX). NABP recently released information on what to expect for those taking the NAPLEX exam on or after May 1st, 2025. There are some significant changes to the content outline and I outline those changes in this TH-cam video but will also share some of those important factors in this blog post as well.
NABP believes that the NAPLEX should reflect the evolving landscape of pharmacy practice and ensure that newly licensed pharmacists are equipped to perform pharmacist functions. The NAPLEX has been moving (and continues to move) toward a more competency-based model, focusing on practical skills and real-world decision-making to align with the shifting expectations of the healthcare system. I'm happy about this change in the content outline. Pharmacists should be tested on things that they will actually encounter in practice. Understanding these content outline changes will be helpful for pharmacy students preparing to take the NAPLEX exam.
Reduced Calculations
I believe calculations will be emphasized to a lower degree on the NAPLEX exam in 2025. Please don't take this to mean that you don't need to be prepared for calculation questions because you do.
Prior to 2025, 14% of the exam was to be made up of calculation-type questions. In the new content outline, calculations have been relocated underneath the "Foundational Knowledge for Pharmacy Practice" heading with numerous other topics. This section makes up 25% of the exam but also includes pharmacology, dynamics, pharmacogenomics, drug development, research, compounding, and drug information resources. Even though the percentage is larger for this topic, I am anticipating that calculations specifically will be reduced given all the other topics that should be tested in this section.
Increased Clinical Questions
One of the most significant changes to the NAPLEX in 2025 is an increase in the number of clinical questions. The 2025 version will likely feature more patient-care scenarios that mirror real-life situations pharmacists encounter daily. What does that mean for actual numbers? There is a 5% increase in the "Patient Assessment and Treatment Planning domain. This increase will equate to an additional 10 questions beyond previous versions of the NAPLEX. The Real Life Pharmacology Podcast was designed to help pharmacy students and pharmacists enhance their clinical knowledge and reasoning. Be sure to take advantage of this free resource.
If you are looking for study materials to help you pass the exam in 2025, you can find all of our resources right here (NAPLEX Study Materials). www.meded101.com/naplex/
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Top 200 Drugs Podcast - Medications 101-105
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On this episode of the Real Life Pharmacology podcast, we cover medications 101-105 of the top 200 drugs Atomoxetine is a norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor that is used in the management of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Zolpidem is a medication that is used for insomnia. It has a very similar adverse effect profile to benzodiazepines. Advair is a commonly used respiratory medication...
Top 200 Drugs Podcast - Medications 96-100
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We have finally reached 100 of the top 200 drugs podcasts! On this episode, we tackle methadone. This is a complex opioid used for opioid use disorder and may also be used for pain. Enalapril is an ACE inhibitor that is used for hypertension. Cough and hyperkalemia are two major adverse effects to remember. Oseltamivir is a neuraminidase inhibitor. In patients with poor renal function, we need ...
Top 200 Drugs Podcast - Medications 91-95
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On this episode of the Real Life Pharmacology Podcast, I cover 5 more medications of the top 200. Fenofibrate is a medication used primarily to reduce triglycerides. This medication differs from statins which tend to focus on LDL management. Doxazosin is an alpha-blocker. The primary indications of doxazosin are hypertension and BPH. Naproxen is an NSAID. Of all the NSAIDs, naproxen is one of t...
Top 200 Drugs Podcast - Medications 86-90
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On this episode of the Real Life Pharmacology podcast, we cover 5 more medications in the top 200. Metronidazole is an antibiotic for infection. One of the most common complaints from patients involves reporting of a metallic taste in the mouth. Levetiracetam is an anti-seizure medication. Sedation, dizziness, and other adverse effects of the central nervous system are the most common complicat...
Top 200 Drugs Podcast - Medications 81-85
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On this episode of the Real Life Pharmacology podcast, I cover medications 81 through 85 on the top 200 drug list. Famotidine is an H2 blocker. H2 blockers are less potent than PPIs but can be used to manage heartburn symptoms. Aspirin is technically an NSAID but is primarily used for cardioprophylaxis purposes. Senna is a stimulant laxative. I often see this medication used with opioids to hel...
Top 200 Drugs Podcast - Medications 76-80
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Reglan (metoclopramide) is used for gastroparesis and inhibits gastric smooth muscle by blocking dopamine receptors. Relafen (nabumetone) is a non-selective inhibition of COX-1/COX-2 which leads to a reduction of inflammation via reduced prostaglandins. Keflex (cephalexin) is a 1st generation oral cephalosporin that covers common gram positive organisms like Staph and Strep species. Effexor (Ve...
Top 200 Drugs Podcast - Medications 71-75
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This episode is sponsored by Freed (www.getfreed.ai/) - Freed is an amazing time saver for busy healthcare professionals! It listens, transcribes, and writes medical notes for you! Go check them out and support our sponsor! Robitussin (Guaifenesin) is a medication that is used as a cough suppressant. It is often combined with numerous other medications so patients need to pay attention Valium (...
Top 200 Drugs Podcast - Medications 66-70
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This episode is sponsored by Freed (www.getfreed.ai/) - Freed is an amazing time saver for busy healthcare professionals! It listens, transcribes, and writes medical notes for you! Go check them out and support our sponsor! Pantoprazole (Protonix) is a PPI that can be used for GERD and peptic ulcer disease. I differentiate why this medication is different from the commonly used omeprazole. Dicy...
Top 200 Drugs Podcast - Medications 61-65
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This episode is sponsored by Freed (www.getfreed.ai/) - Freed is an amazing time saver for busy healthcare professionals! It listens, transcribes, and writes medical notes for you! Go check them out and support our sponsor! In this episode, we highlight some of the most important clinical pearls (and highly testable pearls) on the following medications; Suboxone, lisdexamfetamine, nortriptyline...
Top 200 Drugs Podcast - Medications 56-60
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This episode is sponsored by Freed (www.getfreed.ai/) - Freed is an amazing time saver for busy healthcare professionals! It listens, transcribes, and writes medical notes for you! Go check them out and support our sponsor! In this episode, we highlight some of the most important clinical pearls on the following medications; nitrofurantoin, fentanyl patches, isosorbide mononitrate, fluoxetine, ...
Top 200 Drugs - Medications 51-55
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On this episode of the Real Life Pharmacology podcast, I cover medications 51-55. They are eszopiclone, celecoxib, estrogen, moxifloxacin, and donepezil. Eszopiclone is a “Z” drug used for insomnia. Its adverse effect profile is very similar to benzodiazepines. Celecoxib is a COX-2 Inhibitor used for pain and inflammation. I discuss how this medication differs from traditional NSAIDs. Estrogen ...
Top 200 Drugs Podcast - Drugs 46-50
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On this episode, we continue with the Top 200 Drugs podcast. We cover the basics of the following drugs: tizanidine, risperidone, ramipril, pravastatin, and terazosin. Tizanidine is a skeletal muscle relaxant that has drug interactions via CYP2D6 Risperidone is a 2nd generation antipsychotic. Be on the lookout for EPS, hyperprolactinemia, sedation, and metabolic syndrome. Ramipril is an antihyp...
Top 200 Drugs Podcast - Drugs 41-45
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On this episode of the Real Life Pharmacology podcast, I continue my education on the top 200 drugs. Raloxifene, prednisone, phenytoin, fish oil, and ezetimibe are covered in this podcast episode. Prednisone is a corticosteroid that may cause hyperglycemia, insomnia, GI upset, osteoporosis, HPA suppression, and hypertension as primary adverse effects. Raloxifene is classified as a SERM and can ...
Top 200 Drugs Podcast - Drugs 36-40
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On this episode of the Real Life Pharmacology podcast, I continue my coverage with the Top 200 Drugs Podcast. Here’s the list of medications we will cover. • Lorazepam (Ativan) is a benzodiazepine well known for its anxiolytic and anti-seizure properties. • Phenazopyridine (Pyridium) is a urinary analgesic that can change the color of the urine to a reddish/orange color as one of its adverse ef...
Top 200 Drugs Podcast - Drugs 31-35
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Top 200 Drugs Podcast - Drugs 31-35
Top 200 Drugs Pharmacology Podcast - Drugs 26-30
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Top 200 Drugs Pharmacology Podcast - Drugs 26-30
Top 200 Drugs Podcast - Drugs 21-25
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Top 200 Drugs Podcast - Drugs 21-25
Top 200 Drugs Pharmacology Podcast - Drugs 16-20
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Top 200 Drugs Pharmacology Podcast - Drugs 16-20
Top 200 Drugs Pharmacology Podcast - Drugs 11-15
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Top 200 Drugs Pharmacology Podcast - Drugs 11-15
Top 200 Drugs 6-10 Pharmacology Podcast
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Top 200 Drugs 6-10 Pharmacology Podcast
Top 200 Drugs Podcast - Drugs 1-5
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Top 200 Drugs Podcast - Drugs 1-5
Timolol Pharmacology Podcast
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Timolol Pharmacology Podcast
Continuous Glucose Monitors Podcast
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Continuous Glucose Monitors Podcast
Food and Supplement Drug Interactions
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Food and Supplement Drug Interactions
Vonoprazan Pharmacology - New Esophagitis Medication Class! Episode 326
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Vonoprazan Pharmacology - New Esophagitis Medication Class! Episode 326
10 Commandments of Polypharmacy Part 2 of 2
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10 Commandments of Polypharmacy Part 2 of 2
Ten Commandments of Polypharmacy - Part 1
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Ten Commandments of Polypharmacy - Part 1
Top 10 Anticoagulant Drug Interactions
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Top 10 Anticoagulant Drug Interactions
Fall 2024 BCPS Exam Major Changes
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Fall 2024 BCPS Exam Major Changes

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  • @MattMcCloskey-dp2ds
    @MattMcCloskey-dp2ds 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    how long is it safe to be on this?

  • @khantnaingwin5238
    @khantnaingwin5238 17 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Hi Sir , Your content are most valuable and beneficial for me. I kindly and respectfully encourage you to create more of this kind of videos and contents

  • @tarounpanchbhavi4289
    @tarounpanchbhavi4289 19 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Awesome video, thank you 🙂

  • @707Berto
    @707Berto 26 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Thanks for the info. I'm about to start this medication next week for off-label use. Wish me luck...

  • @permanentwave
    @permanentwave 28 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Hi Dose for lactulose 20 cc? 70 yrs old with no other meds

  • @Yasmin-h6z
    @Yasmin-h6z 28 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Which Tamoxifen brand is the best

  • @Yasmin-h6z
    @Yasmin-h6z 28 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Hi I started taking 20mg of Tamoxifen In March 2024 since then I am expressing sideffects like hot flashes, headache, diarrhea, vision problem, going out of breath, stomach cramps, pain in my calf and knee,dry mouth and I am under care of gynecologist . In August I started taking half of my pill it's all most 2 months know and I feel great and all my symptoms have disappeared. Yesterday I had appointment with my oncologist I didn't tell her but I just asked her if you could lower my dose because of sideffects and she said lower dose of Tamoxifen won't work. But I been looking up and read that even taking 5mg or 10mg is still effective then 20mg . Can I take full pill one day and miss a day could that bring less sideffects will Tamoxifen work like this or not .

  • @joshuagoldberger616
    @joshuagoldberger616 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Only problem is I can't feel caffiene or stimulants really after being on it for a month now Any ideas ?😊

  • @joshuagoldberger616
    @joshuagoldberger616 หลายเดือนก่อน

    It saved my life sr.. I went thru every test with gi and hematology and they found 0 issues with my gi and can't find why I have diaria ...

  • @moza1967
    @moza1967 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Very nice and informative thank you sir

  • @ceciliayoakum5599
    @ceciliayoakum5599 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Do you have any opinion on using this for a stroke ?

  • @connieherrera8144
    @connieherrera8144 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Can i take this Hydroxyzine w/antidepressants?

  • @claudia04100
    @claudia04100 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Lewerenz

  • @RustyG-g6b
    @RustyG-g6b 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks for the info, watching my hives inflammation fade day after day until they completely vanished was such a relief, I went with what I pointed out and within the first 10 days or so the urticaria was barely visible! I just go'ogled the latest by Shane Zormander and after 20 days my skin has never been healthier!

  • @MeaThreattoDemocracy
    @MeaThreattoDemocracy 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    How about letting the patients' doctors' prescribe and you fill the scripts. Stay in your lane.

    • @SuperShane72
      @SuperShane72 20 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Agreed!!!!👍

  • @Jonasazi
    @Jonasazi 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Very thorough analysis but one would need a firm background in healthcare to fully understand the p;resentation

  • @macmaster5754
    @macmaster5754 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I had to switch to ptu because methimazole was hurting my stomach my doctor told me that it has nothing to do with it. On PTU I got to a point where I was taking half a tab of ptu a day and my thyroid levels were almost perfect till recently they went up again now I have to switch back to methimazole and I’m having stomach aches again 😩

  • @MichaelDerousselle
    @MichaelDerousselle 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I just started on it for essential tremor and dystonia. The weak muscles and the buzz you get are a little disturbing.

  • @111585sandman
    @111585sandman 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    How about mental side effects like hallucinations, extreme head pressure, insomnia and other mental illness etc. it says that in the RX pamphlet that comes with it. Is that allergic reaction, adverse or just toxic reaction.

  • @lisaremy4817
    @lisaremy4817 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This drug nearly destroyed my life, it should be banned!

    • @polygon2744
      @polygon2744 8 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Do you mind me asking why this did not work for you?

  • @damianwyatt9176
    @damianwyatt9176 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I would suggest having animated video with this. I understands it's a podcast episode, but people like me will be more engaged having something visual to work with as well.

  • @paulh3976
    @paulh3976 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The only side effect I experience is sleep attacks but it's worth it because I have no depression or anhedonia anymore, plus no more panic attacks.

  • @paulh3976
    @paulh3976 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    It works for my depression and anhedonia. Not only that but my panic attacks stopped too. I have lots of motivation and enjoy life again for the first time in decades.

    • @Korag4
      @Korag4 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      at what dosage does it work for you? I have severe anhedonia and I am still on pramipexole 0.5mg but still no effect, I feel sick, mild temperature, mild nausea but zero effect on anhedonia.

    • @paulh3976
      @paulh3976 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@Korag4 I'm on 0.75mg extended release tablets twice a day. I noticed a difference after I reached 1mg per day (taken as 0.25mg immediate release tablets four times a day).

    • @paulh3976
      @paulh3976 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@Korag4 It began to work for me when I reached 1mg (taken as 0.25mg four times daily). Now I'm on 1.5mg (0.75mg extended release twice daily). No depression and also stopped my panic attacks.

  • @dxfdfffxccxcv1784
    @dxfdfffxccxcv1784 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hello Sir. I am a Pharmacist in Children emergency department and your video is so informative and my request you that kindly share the books name in which we preparation of BCPS.

    • @meded101
      @meded101 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hey! Thanks for the comment, glad I could help! I have a quick review book that you can find here: www.amazon.com/BCPS-Bullets-Eric-Christianson/dp/154425654X If you are looking for comprehensive courses and practice questions, you can check that out here - www.meded101.com/bcps-study-material-options/

  • @richardsoto9615
    @richardsoto9615 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thx great explanation some parts over my head but still helps to understand- I would only suggest that you expand on the first three complications particularly for people who have glaucoma and it could affect them seeing how does it do that? Is it just dry ice or does it actually elevate the ocular pressure?

  • @kangre63
    @kangre63 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hello Eric, thank you for your video. I was hoping you can answer a question for me regarding my 88 yo father with osteoporosis. He has chronic pain at the site of a 2+ year old thoracic compression fracture. He is being treated for osteoporosis with Olimab injection every 6 months. He has found Calcitonin nasal spray to be helpful which he has been using for 3 months. His Calcium levels are normal. Can he continue Calcitonin nasal spray for long term pain control of his chronic compression fracture? Or is it only for short term use. He is tolerating it fine. I don’t expect medical advise from you of course but appreciate your expert opinion if you could share it. Thanks much, Reet

  • @danbutler7708
    @danbutler7708 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you for speaking English and making total sense

    • @meded101
      @meded101 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I do my best, I'm a simple man!

  • @laurice8056
    @laurice8056 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What about the use of certain blood thinners and drinking grapefruit juice or even eating fruit?

  • @gigi2292
    @gigi2292 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Yes I take it for fibromyalgia and neck pain helps one to sleep

  • @AdegboyegaOlatunji-cl5re
    @AdegboyegaOlatunji-cl5re 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Eric sucralfate this medication works I am so happy I cant breed this be going on for almost 2years before the Doctor at University of Washington Emergency save my life this weekend. I’m feeling great ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @latashakitt2554
    @latashakitt2554 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks for Sharing!

  • @coldenhaulfield5998
    @coldenhaulfield5998 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Doxylamine succinate is my favorite sleep inducing pill. Better than melatonin and eszopiclone.

    • @philippel5502
      @philippel5502 25 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @DMONEYlNDUSTRYsame here! Not as bad but it knocked me out but woke up 4h later😢

  • @Rae-qf7xv
    @Rae-qf7xv 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Reduce and taper? Does that mean the pain magically disappears? You're a true God promising miracles. Walk a mile in the shoes of a sufferer of intense chronic pain your views may change.

    • @SuperShane72
      @SuperShane72 20 วันที่ผ่านมา

      💯 agreed!!!!

  • @okiesmack
    @okiesmack 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This drug should be illegal. Very bad stuff

    • @susieq8008
      @susieq8008 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      How so...if you don't mind me asking ?

    • @middj8067
      @middj8067 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you this has been helpful x

    • @middj8067
      @middj8067 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Ropinirol

    • @polygon2744
      @polygon2744 8 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I respect your opinion but could support your statement?

  • @wallychambe1587
    @wallychambe1587 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    My friend, an 88 year old man, his bladder quit working after taking Mirabegron!

  • @chicagomike
    @chicagomike 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I am on it and like it.

  • @user-mg3ow6jb6t
    @user-mg3ow6jb6t 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video..

  • @SolSkinn
    @SolSkinn 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I'm so scared to take this medicine! Terrified. Please help me feel safer about it 🙏

  • @muhammadrezakazemi68
    @muhammadrezakazemi68 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi! Prazosin is an alpha 1 selective blocker drug.

  • @junaidfarooq2870
    @junaidfarooq2870 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Course content will be same or it will be change for fall?

    • @meded101
      @meded101 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hello, sorry I missed this message - yes, the content outline is changing for fall 2024! See video for changes.

  • @meded101
    @meded101 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    More information on study materials can be found here - www.meded101.com/bcps-study-material-options/

  • @douggolde7582
    @douggolde7582 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    My son was just prescribed this for severe Dystonia. This stuff is a sledgehammer. Glad I broke the pill in half. Gave him good relief mostly sleep.

  • @leewilliam3417
    @leewilliam3417 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great work Eric real cool😊

  • @trafficjon400
    @trafficjon400 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    dextroamp keeps one awake with little effect on the dopamine makes no sense for ADHD. something wrong about this.

  • @freebird9646
    @freebird9646 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Does Entresto mix with Amlodapine (calcium channel blocker) ? Everything I read says do take either one within 36 hrs of each other ?

  • @ajayvallecha6236
    @ajayvallecha6236 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    My doctor has prescribed ropinirole for depression,can it be used for depression?

  • @Harlem55
    @Harlem55 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Ģįąņţ Pąņđą

  • @Harlem55
    @Harlem55 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I thought I heard something about Ace inhibitors being used to treat peripsychocuntitis....

  • @Harlem55
    @Harlem55 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Is Chocolate a drug?

  • @Harlem55
    @Harlem55 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    How to deal with diversion: Frequent 3 AM Drug Tests.

    • @Harlem55
      @Harlem55 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Word of caution: In the US this is also how you potentially might get sued for unreasonable search and siezure if youre subject to 42 USC 1983 - which means sans medicaid providers and sans government providers as well as government contractors. Welcome to US government medicine.