by Eric Christianson | Jan 6, 2021 | Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls For Pharmacists, Psychiatry and Addiction Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls
Looking at the adverse effect profile of second-generation antipsychotics is critical to medication selection in clinical practice. You should definitely know the general list of adverse effects of antipsychotics (i.e. EPS, metabolic syndrome, QTc prolongation, etc.)....
by Eric Christianson | Jan 3, 2021 | Endocrine Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls, Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls For Pharmacists, Polypharmacy Cases And The Prescribing Cascade
The GLP-1 Agonists have grown significantly in their popularity and there are good reasons for that increase in use. They promote weight loss which is a big problem in the majority of our type 2 diabetes patients. In addition to this benefit, they have also been shown...
by Eric Christianson | Dec 30, 2020 | BCMTMS Exam, Pharmacist Board Certification Information And Help
It is well known that we create study materials for several board exams. I’m often one of the first to know when changes happen because people ask me how it should impact their preparations! The 2021 BCMTMS Exam changes are some of the most expansive that I have...
by Eric Christianson | Dec 27, 2020 | Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls For Pharmacists, Pediatrics Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls
While I primarily practice in geriatrics, I’ve also spent some time in community pharmacy and of course, get asked questions about medications in kids from time to time. In addition to getting asked questions in clinical practice, you’ll likely be tested...
by Eric Christianson | Dec 23, 2020 | Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls For Pharmacists, Respiratory Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls
I had this question the other day about the extent of tiotropium systemic absorption and I had to double-check. I knew that there was some, but wasn’t sure how prevalent it was. According to an older article, the tiotropium systemic absorption is approximately...
