June 2019 - Page 2 of 2

What’s it Like Being a Consultant Pharmacist?

Date June 16, 2019 Author By Eric Christianson Category Long Term Care Consulting

I really enjoy receiving questions from other pharmacists and students. On LinkedIn, I recently received the question, “What’s it like being a consultant pharmacist? First, I do want to mention that there may be many different interpretations of what a consultant pharmacist is. From my perspective, I’m going to consider this as a pharmacist who […]

Drugs That Cause Hyperkalemia – Can You Name These Seven?

Date June 12, 2019 Author By Eric Christianson Category Kidney

If you have ever had a patient that has had a substantially elevated potassium level, you have likely been very nervous about their medication list. I really start to get concerned when I see levels above 6 mEq/L. There are numerous drugs that affect potassium that you should be aware of. I wanted to give […]

Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia – Type 1 Vs. Type 2

Date June 5, 2019 Author By Eric Christianson Category Anticoagulation

As a healthcare professional, when I hear the term heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT), I get nervous. The classically taught heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (type 2) is very serious. HIT is something that needs to be closely watched for because consequences from it can include life-threatening thrombosis. Type 1 heparin-induced thrombocytopenia is considered less serious. Type 1 HIT involves […]

NAPLEX or MPJE First? Which One?

Date June 2, 2019 Author By Eric Christianson Category NAPLEX

It is NAPLEX and MPJE season. It’s a time of year that is full of anticipation, fear, excited, joy, and for some, anguish. Failing the NAPLEX or the MPJE was my biggest fear and I have heard from many who have failed one of these exams and been unable to obtain their license as quickly […]