How Rx5in5 Works

Learn your way. Start with any module, any learning activity in any order you like! If you don't know where to start, pick a module of interest, then start with the self-assessment quiz to test your knowledge. View the tools that can help you in your practice, then try a case-based quiz to practice your decision-making.
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1. Test your knowledge

Check what you know. Start with five quick questions. See where you're strong and what to brush up on before you dive into the cases.
Sample quiz question with text: 1, according to Hypertension Canada, what is the treatment target for patients? Options: <130/80 mmHg, <140/90 mmHg, Systolic blood pressure <130 mmHg, and Systolic blood pressure <140 mmHg.

2. Use our tools

Take it into practice. Download flashcards and infographics built on Canadian guidelines. Use them at the counter, in clinic, or with your patients.
Managing Hypertension infographic page 1, covering when to start drug therapy, starting low-dose combination therapy, and adding a 3rd drug.
Managing hypertension infographic page 2, covering when to measure blood pressure, monitoring for side effects, and special situations.

3. Practice your decision-making

Practise real decisions. Step into five-minute cases from real practice. Make the call, get clear feedback, and see how your peers decided.
Sample quiz question with text: PL is a 53-year-old woman recently diagnosed with hypertension by her physician. She is otherwise healthy. PL has been trying to reduce her BP (blood pressure) through diet and exercise for the last 3 months. PL rests for 5 minutes then Josh uses an automatic BP machine to take 3 readings while PL is seated. Josh documents, “Average BP is 141/91 mmHg (left arm, seated).” Should Josh recommend that PL start drug therapy? Options: Yes, No

Kelly Grindrod, PharmD

Dr. Kelly Grindrod is the creator of Rx5in5. She is an Associate Professor and Associate Director of Clinical Education at the University of Waterloo School of Pharmacy. She holds an Ontario College of Pharmacists Chair in Pharmacy Innovation. Dr. Grindrod's research focuses on improving how we manage medications.
Dr. Kelly Grindrod