by Eric Christianson | Nov 11, 2018 | Long Term Care Consultant Pharmacist Education and Information
As of October 1st, 2018, there has been a big update in long term care. Section N of the Minimum Data Set (MDS) has been updated to include a drug regimen review for residents upon admission. CMS will begin tracking this new quality measure. (Be sure to check out LTC...
by Eric Christianson | Nov 7, 2018 | Cardiovascular Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls, Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls For Pharmacists
Should we use cilostazol in heart failure? A 68 year old male smoker has a past medical history of peripheral vascular disease, cardiovascular disease, myocardial infarction X2, osteoarthritis, CHF and constipation. He has an extensive medication list that includes;...
by Eric Christianson | Nov 4, 2018 | BCGP Exam, Pharmacist Board Certification Information And Help
A few months ago, we produced a study schedule for BCPS exam takers (Free Download) Since then, many of you have asked for a BCGP study schedule. I will say it is difficult to develop a one size fits all study schedule. I will explain how to use our BCGP study...
by Eric Christianson | Oct 31, 2018 | Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls For Pharmacists, Personal Stories From The Front Lines of Clinical Pharmacy, Psychiatry and Addiction Medicine Case Studies
Patient misconceptions with antidepressant therapy is very common. Antidepressant therapy can be life changing for patients, but we have to remember that their are very critical education points that we need to help coach them on. Here’s a list of a few patient...
by Eric Christianson | Oct 28, 2018 | Career Advice for Pharmacy Students, Residents and New Pharmacists, Personal Stories From The Front Lines of Clinical Pharmacy
Last week, I participated in an ambulatory care pharmacy roundtable. It was really interesting and there was all sorts of different discussions from everything to board certification, residency, and the credentialing process. Over the last 2+ years or so, I had the...
