Leonard Rappa PharmD, BCPP

Journal Articles

• A Survey of Community Pharmacists and Final-Year Student Pharmacists and their Perception of Psychotherapeutic Agents  
  McKee B, Larose-Pierre M, and Rappa L, Journal of Pharmacy Practice, 1/1/2015
• A Comprehensive Review of Potential Warfarin-Fruit Interactions  
  Norwood DA, Parke CK, and Rappa LR, Journal of Pharmacy Practice, 1/11/2014
• Pharmacogenomics in Psychiatry: Implications for Practice  
  Thea R. Moore TR, Hill AM, and Panguluri SK, Recent Patents on Biotechnology, 1/1/2014
• Aripiprazole for the Treatment of Adolescent Tourette�s Syndrome: A Case Report  
  Lewis K, Rappa LR, Sherwood-Jachimowicz DA, and Larose-Pierre M, Journal of Pharmacy Practice, 1/1/2010
• Integrating Innovative Technologies into a Psychiatric Pharmacy Clerkship Rotation  
  Rappa LR, McDonald C, Massey AJ, Singh AC, and Larose-Pierre M, Journal of Pharmacy Practice, 1/1/2006
• Addressing Non-Adherence in the Schizophrenic Population  
  Singh AC, Massey AJ, Thompson MD, Rappa LR, and Honeywell MS, Journal of Pharmacy Practice, 1/1/2006
• Vancomycin Resistance: Means of Prevention, Control, and Treatment Revisited  
  Rappa L, Eraikhuemen N, Larose-Pierre M, Formulary, 1/1/2004
• Detoxification from high dose zolpidem using diazepam  
  Rappa LR, Larose-Pierre M, Payne DR, Eraikhuemen NE, Lanes DM, and Kearson ML, Ann Pharmacother, 1/1/2004
• Necrotizing Fasciitis Caused by Group A Streptococcus: Case Report and Therapy Update  
  Larose-Pierre M, Scrivens JJ, Norwood D, and Rappa L, Journal of Pharmacy Practice, 1/1/2002
• Desperately Seeking Serendipity: The Past, Present and Future of Antidepressant Therapies  
  Rappa L, Branch E, Iglesias A, Norwood D, Simon WA, and Larose-Pierre M, Journal of Pharmacy Practice, 1/1/2001
• Metformin/Glyburide Combination Therapy for Type 2 Diabetes  
  Lacknauth S, Patel R, Rappa L, and Branch E, Pharmacy and Therapeutics, 1/1/2001
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Books/Book Chapters

• Condensed Psychopharmacology 2020: Past, Present, and Future 
  Leonard RappaRXPSYCH LLC, Ft. Lauderdale2020
• Condensed Psychopharmacology - A Pocket Reference for Psychiatry and Psychotropic Medications 
  Rappa LRxpsych LLC2016
• Psychiatric Pharmacotherapy Case Series 
  Chapter: Implementing Second-Line and Third-Line Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Therapies: A Case of First-Line OCD Treatment Failure 
  Caley, CFEditors: Grady SE, McGuire JM, Nelson LA, Rappa L.College of Psychiatric and Neurologic Pharmacists, Lincoln, NE2014
• Psychiatric Pharmacotherapy Case Series 
  Chapter: Managing Treatment Resistant Schizophrenia: A Case of Managing the Adverse Effects of Clozapine 
  Popish, SJEditors: Grady SE, McGuire JM, Nelson LA, Rappa L.College of Psychiatric and Neurologic Pharmacists, Lincoln, NE2014
• Psychiatric Pharmacotherapy Case Series 
  Chapter: Implementing Second-Line and Third-Line Social Anxiety Disorder Therapies: The Case of the Inherited Anxiety Patient 
  Miller, SEditors: Grady SE, McGuire JM, Nelson LA, Rappa L.College of Psychiatric and Neurologic Pharmacists, Lincoln, NE2014
• Psychiatric Pharmacotherapy Case Series 
  Chapter: Developing a First-Line Social Anxiety Disorder Treatment Plan: The Case of the Embarrassed Medical Student 
  Miller, SEditors: Grady SE, McGuire JM, Nelson LA, Rappa L.College of Psychiatric and Neurologic Pharmacists, Lincoln, NE2014
• Psychiatric Pharmacotherapy Case Series 
  Chapter: Managing Treatment Resistant PTSD: Managing a Case of Combat-Related PTSD with Comorbid MDD 
  Chavez, BEditors: Grady SE, McGuire JM, Nelson LA, Rappa L.College of Psychiatric and Neurologic Pharmacists, Lincoln, NE2014
• Psychiatric Pharmacotherapy Case Series 
  Chapter: Implementing Second-Line and Third-Line PTSD Therapies: Combat-Related PTSD Not Responding to First-Line Therapy 
  Chavez, BEditors: Grady SE, McGuire JM, Nelson LA, Rappa L.College of Psychiatric and Neurologic Pharmacists, Lincoln, NE2014
• Psychiatric Pharmacotherapy Case Series 
  Chapter: Developing a First-Line Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Treatment Plan: PTSD Due to a Motor Vehicle Accident 
  Chavez, BEditors: Grady SE, McGuire JM, Nelson LA, Rappa L.College of Psychiatric and Neurologic Pharmacists, Lincoln, NE2014
• Psychiatric Pharmacotherapy Case Series 
  Chapter: Treatment Resistant Panic Disorder: Managing A Case of Co-Morbid Alcohol Use Disorder 
  Goldstone, LWEditors: Grady SE, McGuire JM, Nelson LA, Rappa L.College of Psychiatric and Neurologic Pharmacists, Lincoln, NE2014
• Psychiatric Pharmacotherapy Case Series 
  Chapter: Implementing Second-Line and Third-Line Panic Disorder Therapies: A Case of Treatment Resistance and Medication-Induced Adverse Effects 
  Goldstone, LWEditors: Grady SE, McGuire JM, Nelson LA, Rappa L.College of Psychiatric and Neurologic Pharmacists, Lincoln, NE2014
• Psychiatric Pharmacotherapy Case Series 
  Chapter: Developing a First-Line Panic Disorder Treatment Plan: A Case of New Onset Panic Disorder 
  Goldstone, LWEditors: Grady SE, McGuire JM, Nelson LA, Rappa L.College of Psychiatric and Neurologic Pharmacists, Lincoln, NE2014
• Psychiatric Pharmacotherapy Case Series 
  Chapter: Developing a First-Line Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Treatment Plan: A Case of Newly Diagnosed OCD 
  Caley, CFEditors: Grady SE, McGuire JM, Nelson LA, Rappa L.College of Psychiatric and Neurologic Pharmacists, Lincoln, NE2014
• Psychiatric Pharmacotherapy Case Series 
  Chapter: Managing Treatment Resistant Depression: A Case of the Despondent Accountant 
  Canning JEEditors: Grady SE, McGuire JM, Nelson LA, Rappa L.College of Psychiatric and Neurologic Pharmacists, Lincoln, NE2014
• Psychiatric Pharmacotherapy Case Series 
  Chapter: Implementing Second- and Third-Line Generalized Anxiety Therapies: The Case of the Irritable Golfer 
  Bradley, BEditors: Grady SE, McGuire JM, Nelson LA, Rappa L.College of Psychiatric and Neurologic Pharmacists, Lincoln, NE2013
• Psychiatric Pharmacotherapy Case Series 
  Chapter: Developing a First-Line Generalized Anxiety Disorder Treatment Plan: The Case of the Worrying Waitress 
  Bradley, BEditors: Grady SE, McGuire JM, Nelson LA, Rappa L.College of Psychiatric and Neurologic Pharmacists, Lincoln, NE2013
• Psychiatric Pharmacotherapy Case Series 
  Chapter: Implementing Second- and Third-Line Depression Therapies: The Case of the Sad Mechanic 
  Canning JEEditors: Grady SE, McGuire JM, Nelson LA, Rappa L.College of Psychiatric and Neurologic Pharmacists, Lincoln, NE2013
• Psychiatric Pharmacotherapy Case Series 
  Chapter: Down in the Dumps: Developing a Depression Treatment Plan 
  Canning JEEditors: Grady SE, McGuire JM, Nelson LA, Rappa L.College of Psychiatric and Neurologic Pharmacists, Lincoln, NE2013
• Psychiatric Pharmacotherapy Case Series 
  Chapter: Managing Treatment Resistant Bipolar Disorder: View Behind Bipolar Lenses 
  Hieber, REditors: Grady SE, McGuire JM, Nelson LA, Rappa L.College of Psychiatric and Neurologic Pharmacists, Lincoln, NE2013
• Psychiatric Pharmacotherapy Case Series 
  Chapter: Implementing Second- and Third-Line Bipolar Disorder Therapies: The Case of the TV Critic 
  Hieber, REditors: Grady SE, McGuire JM, Nelson LA, Rappa L.College of Psychiatric and Neurologic Pharmacists, Lincoln, NE2013
• Psychiatric Pharmacotherapy Case Series 
  Chapter: Developing a First-Line Bipolar Treatment Plan: The Case of the Untamed Soul 
  Hieber, REditors: Grady SE, McGuire JM, Nelson LA, Rappa L.College of Psychiatric and Neurologic Pharmacists, Lincoln, NE2013
• Psychiatric Pharmacotherapy Case Series 
  Chapter: Developing a First-Line Schizophrenia Treatment Plan: A Case of New Onset Schizophrenia 
  Popish, SJEditors: Grady SE, McGuire JM, Nelson LA, Rappa L.College of Psychiatric and Neurologic Pharmacists, Lincoln, NE2013
• Psychiatric Pharmacotherapy Case Series 
  Chapter: Implementing Second- and Third-Line Schizophrenia Therapies: A Case of Treatment Resistance, Dystonia and Tardive Dyskinesia 
  Popish, SJEditors: Grady SE, McGuire JM, Nelson LA, Rappa L.College of Psychiatric and Neurologic Pharmacists, Lincoln, NE2013
• Condensed Psychopharmacology - A Pocket Reference for Psychiatry and Psychotropic Medications 
  Rappa L and Viola JRxpsych LLC2013
• Psychopharmacology Deconstructed 
  Rappa LRxpsych LLC2012
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Abstracts/Posters

• Gabapentin utilization: a prospective observational study
  Zana Hunt, Darian Graham, Edwin Nerette, Shayla Jones, Christina Avrilien, et al, ASHP Midyear, Anaheim, CA, 1/1/2018
• Extremes temperatures and its effect on medications delivered to homes and pharmacies in south Florida
  Claudia Torres, Jeff Dixon, et al, ASHP Midyear, New Orleans, LA, 1/1/2015
• Observation of Elevated Bilirubin in Street Drug Users
  Jessie Gil, Riva Nance, et al, ASHP Midyear, New Orleans, LA, 1/1/2015
• Flakka � A new dangerous drug epidemic
  Courtney Stewart, LaToya Benjamin, Kedisha Lyseight, et al, ASHP Midyear, New Orleans, LA, 1/1/2015
• Pharmacy Student�s Perception on the Utilization of Podcasts to Facilitate Learning
  Janet Job, Tayo Adekoya, Ronique Caldwell, Anise Neita, Steven Rodriguez, Alexander Williams, et al, ASHP Midyear, Anaheim, CA, 1/1/2014
• Updated p-glycoprotein and cytochrome P450 drug interactions on medications approved between January 2009 and July 2014
  Sandra Thomas, James Estriplet, Ja�Tia Nelson, Brandon Smith, Rashad Hanna, Mariela Anteo, et al, ASHP Midyear, Anaheim, CA, 1/1/2014
• Case Report Series: Off-Label Use of Gabapentin as a Hypnotic in Psychiatric Patients
  Gabrielle B. Paul, Lotoya T. Hibbert, Leonard Rappa, et al, ASHP Midyear, 1/1/2013
• An Evidence-based Review of Antidepressant Medication Efficacy in Children and Adolescents
  Stephanie Brown, Marlon Rosales, Patrick Simon, Stanley St.Hilaire, Leonard Rappa, et al, ASHP Midyear, 1/1/2013
• Awareness of the Use of Over the Counter Medications with the Intent of Abuse: How Much do the Medication Experts Know?
  Nicketris Simmons, Brandon Smith, Anthony Mackie, Cassalee Golding, Roudelyne Bastien, Emilio Walker, Leonard Rappa, et al, ASHP Midyear, 1/1/2012
• A Retrospective Cost Analysis of Oral Psychotropic Medications Provided at Discharge of Psychiatrically Hospitalized Patients Receiving Long-acting Injectable Antipsyc...
  Joy Awoniyi, Samuel Pierre-Louis, Tamara Green, Leonard Rappa, et al, ASHP Midyear, 1/1/2011
• Cultural Beliefs Affecting the Use of Antipsychotics After the Development of Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome: A Case Report
  Janel Gordon, Joy M. Williams, Leonard Rappa, Alberto Augsten, et al, ASHP Midyear, 1/1/2011
• Treatment of Aggressive Behavior in a Child with ROHHAD (Rapid-onset Obesity with Hypothalamic Dysfunction Hypoventilation and Autonomic Dysregulation)
  Adrianna Smith, Leonard Rappa, Alberto Augsten, et al, ASHP Midyear, 1/1/2011
• The cost savings and satisfaction of using Tablet computers on clinical pharmacy round
  Sandra Adeife, Timothy Lewis, Leonard Rappa, et al, ASHP Midyear, 1/1/2011
• Evaluation of Antipsychotic Polypharmacy in the Treatment of Psychiatric Disorders Over a Four Month Period in a South Florida Hospital
  Rappa L, ASHP Midyear, 1/1/2010
• Aripiprazole for the Treatment of Adolescent Tourette�s Syndrome: A Case Report
  Rappa L, College of Psychiatric and Neurologic Pharmacists, Jacksonville, FL, 1/21/2009
• The prevalence of Alternative therapies amongst specific ethnicities, in the midst of other disease states
  Dahlia S. Solomon, Guerla Avilus, Leonard Rappa, ASHP Midyear, 1/1/2009
• How has the rise of the virus caused caution amongst healthcare professionals and how they protect themselves?
  Erica Lawal, Yusef Davis, Leonard Rappa, ASHP Midyear, 1/1/2009
• A Survey of the Stress of Pharmacy School and Coping Mechanisms
  Shawanna Addison, Martez Prince, Leonard Rappa, ASHP Midyear, 1/1/2009
• A case of lithium-induced psychosis
  Ashley Johnson, Chantrelle Johnson, Leonard Rappa, ASHP Midyear, 1/1/2009
• Aripiprazole for the Treatment of Adolescent Tourette�s Syndrome: A Case Report
  Rappa LR and Lewis K, Journal of Pharmacy Practice, 1/1/2009
• The Effect of Gas Prices on Prescription Compliance
  Ryan Archey, Brayan Brown, Kelli M. Farnell, Dennis Sibley, Kendra Lewis, Leonard Rappa, ASHP Midyear, 1/1/2008
• An Evidence Based Review of the American Atypical (Second Generation) Antipsychotics in the Treatment of Tourette Syndrome
  Kendra Lewis, La�Quesha Moore, Alexis Lewis, Carlos Mahaffey, Devon Sherwood, Leonard Rappa, ASHP Midyear, 1/1/2008
• Revitalizing the Cytochrome P450 Table: The Saga Continues
  Jenell Chambers, Shatiqua McLeod, Keiuana Williams, ASHP Midyear, 1/1/2007
• Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome Identified by a Psychiatric Pharmacy Specialist in an Afebrile Head Trauma Patient
  Rhea Battle, Devon A. Sherwood, et al, ASHP Midyear, 1/1/2007
• Correlation Between Psychosis, Birth Date and Substance Abuse: A Retrospective Analysis
  Kevin M. Mitchell Jr., Kendrick K. Mallard, and Jermaine P. Smith, ASHP Midyear, 1/1/2007
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Lectures

• Opioids: Crisis in our Communities � A Roundtable Discussion 
  Kissimmee, FL - 1/3/2018
• Curriculum Vitae Preparation and Interviewing 
  1/31/2017
• How to give a professional presentation 
  1/24/2017
• Drugs of Abuse 
  Coral Springs, FL, 2016; Broward Health Imperial Point. Ft. Lauderdale, FL, 2017 - 1/17/2017
• Treatment of Hypertension in Psychiatric Patients 
  Broward Health Imperial Point. Ft. Lauderdale, FL - 1/16/2017
• Florida's Medical Marijuana Laws 
  Broward Health Imperial Point. Ft. Lauderdale, FL - 1/7/2017
• Illicit Drugs 
  Florida A&M University, Tallahassee, FL - 1/27/2016
• Illicit Drugs, Part I 
  Memorial Regional Hospital and Memorial Hospital South, Hollywood, FL - 1/9/2016
• Illicit Drugs, Part II 
  Memorial Regional Hospital and Memorial Hospital South, Hollywood, FL - 1/9/2016
• Prescribing Basics & Safety of Benzodiazepines, Opiates, & Amphetamines 
  Davie, FL - 1/8/2016
• The Advanced Treatment of Schizophrenia 
  Chrysalis Mental Health Center, Oakland Park, FL - 1/8/2014
• Psychosis and Schizophrenia 
  Davie, FL - 1/21/2013
• A Comprehensive Review of All Psychotropic Medications: An 8-Hour Workshop 
  Aventura, FL - 1/10/2012
• Management of Alcohol Withdrawal and Dependence 
  Tallahassee, FL - 1/26/2011
• Pharmacotherapy of Major Depressive Disorder � Preventing Suicide 
  Memorial Regional Hospital, Hollywood, FL - 1/8/2011
• How to be an Effective Residency Preceptor 
  Memorial Regional Hospital, Hollywood, FL - 1/20/2010
• Suicide A Preventable Tragedy - The Pharmacotherapy of Mood Disorders 
  Davie, FL - 1/15/2010
• The Use of Technology in Teaching: A Roundtable Discussion 
  Jacksonville, FL - 1/21/2009
• Pharmacology of Polysubstance Abuse 
  Davie, FL - 1/14/2009
• Faces of Anxiety 
  Jackson Memorial Hospital, Miami, FL - 1/31/2007
• Special Topics in Psychiatry 
  1/31/2007
• Residency Workshop 
  Memorial Regional Hospital, Hollywood, FL - 1/22/2007
• Mental Illness, Psychiatric Medications and Their Side Effects 
  1/20/2007
• Preceptor Workshop 
  Jackson Memorial Hospital, Miami, FL, 2007; Memorial Regional Hospital, Hollywood, FL, 2007 - 1/7/2007
• Faces of Psychosis 
  Jackson Memorial Hospital, Miami, FL - 1/7/2007
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Other

• The Past, Present, & Future of Opiates 
  Rappa L, Florida Public Health Training Center
  https://famu.adobeconnect.com/p58gvqzt3luj/
  1/27/2018
• Psychiatric Medication Pearls 
  Rappa L, Hill AM, Sherwood- Jachimowicz DA
  1/1/2009
• Dr. Rappa's Psychiatric Pharmacy CD 
  Rappa L
  1/1/2009
• Psychopharmacology Lecture Book 
  Rappa L
  1/1/2009
• Approaches in Preventing Medication Errors in Your Practice 
  Rappa L, CEonCD
  http://www.ceoncd.com/CD/CD0011/c1.htm
  1/6/2000
• Current Concepts in the Management of Acute and Chronic Pain 
  Rappa L, CEonCD
  http://www.ceoncd.com/CD/CD0011/c2.htm
  1/6/2000
• Anxiety and Depression: Physical and Emotional Triggers and Current Medicinal Treatments 
  Rappa L, CEonCD
  http://www.ceoncd.com/CD/CD0011/c3.htm
  1/6/2000
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