by Eric Christianson | Nov 26, 2017 | Polypharmacy Cases And The Prescribing Cascade
Here’s a case scenario with a primary focus on the NSAID prescribing cascade. A 76 year old male has a past medical history of: COPD CHF Hypertension GERD Osteoarthritis Current medications include: Metoprolol 25 mg BID Lisinopril 10 mg daily Symbicort 160/4.5...
by Eric Christianson | Nov 22, 2017 | Long Term Care Consultant Pharmacist Education and Information
Consultant pharmacists play a very important role in long term care. We often support nursing and providers in assurance that medications are used appropriate and safely in our residents. Antibiotic stewardship in long term care is an ever expanding topic and...
by Eric Christianson | Nov 19, 2017 | Endocrine Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls, Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls For Pharmacists
There are lots of different medications utilized in type 2 diabetes. Finding that perfect combination can be a challenge, and what has worked for them in the past may not always necessarily work in the future as things change. Here I demonstrate the importance of...
by Eric Christianson | Nov 15, 2017 | Free Clinical Practice Quizzes and Videos For Pharmacists
Our BCPS All Access Pass is now available! You can find it here under the BCPS tab. For now, here’s a free sample of one of the over 100+...
by Eric Christianson | Nov 12, 2017 | Endocrine Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls, Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls For Pharmacists, Renal, Urology, and Electrolytes Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls
Using glyburide in kidney disease is not recommended. It has a longer half life and may have a little more potent effect in kidney disease. A significant challenge to figure out is if patients are doing well on their current dose, should we change it? In this...
