In this gout case study, a 66-year-old female has a past medical history of diabetes, neuropathy, depression, migraines, insomnia, gout, and hypertension. She has numerous complaints. Her gout has not been in good control as she is requiring significant indomethacin...
In the video below I discuss 2022 BCPS Exam information, content outline, and study materials. Critical points from the video include: What to study when it comes to each of the major sections of the 2022 BCPS exam content outlinePharmacotherapy (65% of the...
Tricyclic antidepressants are still used in clinical practice. Their use has diminished over time as newer and generally safer medications have been invented, but you will see them occasionally. In my primarily geriatric practice, I would say that I see them a couple...
I try to tackle questions that I receive periodically and someone asked me the other day, “In your experience, does amoxicillin/clavulanate cause more diarrhea than amoxicillin?” Amoxicillin and amoxicillin/clavulanate (Augmentin) can be used for numerous...
In this case of a 72-year-old male, I want to discuss levofloxacin risks as there can be numerous. He currently lives in an assisted living. He has a past medical history of arrhythmia, depression, GERD, hypertension and gout. He was recently diagnosed with...
