by Eric Christianson | Jun 12, 2016 | Writing Medication Recommendations For Pharmacists
I’m really excited about this! There is a serious shortage of good content that helps pharmacists become better at writing medication recommendations and becoming an essential component of any healthcare team. I’m launching a webinar soon! Please...
by Eric Christianson | Jun 8, 2016 | Educational Case Studies For Pharmacists, Gastrointestinal Case Studies
Gastroparesis can be a serious problem where the GI tract literally “slows down”. This issue is common in patients with diabetes. Bloating, abdomnial pain, nausea, vomiting, and a feeling of fullness are all possible symptoms of gastroparesis. There are...
by Eric Christianson | Jun 5, 2016 | Medication Errors, Personal Stories From The Front Lines of Clinical Pharmacy
I’ve worked with hundreds of nurses. Most of the nurses I’ve worked with are in long term care. I wanted to touch on an issue that I see happen once in a while. I’ve seen a number of mistakes with hold orders or parameters on orders. A 61 year old female has a past...
by Eric Christianson | Jun 1, 2016 | Polypharmacy Cases And The Prescribing Cascade
A 77 year old male has a history of severe COPD. He has been on numerous medications to help treat his COPD. His current regimen Advair 500/50 BID, Spiriva once daily, and Duoneb as needed. His regimen also includes roflumilast which was added about 3-6 months...
