by Eric Christianson | Apr 12, 2017 | Hematology and Immunology Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls, Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls For Pharmacists
What to do with antiplatelet medications in the setting of anemia has always been a huge challenge for me. Here’s a scenario with some questions to think about. A 64 year old female has a history of CAD, hyperlipidemia, hypertension, CABG, depression, anemia,...
by Eric Christianson | Apr 9, 2017 | Polypharmacy Cases And The Prescribing Cascade
Assessment of medication and goals of therapy need to be continually monitored. In this scenario, I pick out a few medications that should be looked in consideration of age and goals of reducing medication burden. A 98 year old female is on the following...
by Eric Christianson | Apr 5, 2017 | Long Term Care Consultant Pharmacist Education and Information
Just like anything, long term care has its own language. I’m going to breakdown a few of the most important acronyms and terminology that any consultant pharmacist in long term care should know. DRR or MRR. Drug regimen review (or medication regimen...
by Eric Christianson | Apr 2, 2017 | BCPS Exam, Pharmacist Board Certification Information And Help
With the help of 4 pharmacists (3 BCPS certified), I’m excited to share some BCPS Tips on Bioterrorism from my latest 300+ page creation: BCPS Bullets – I also wanted to say thanks to all who purchased it! You guys all made it high #1 in the pharmacy...
by Eric Christianson | Mar 29, 2017 | Cardiovascular Case Studies, Educational Case Studies For Pharmacists
Below is a case scenario where clonidine is being used in the elderly. Clonidine is on the Beer’s list of potentially inappropriate medications in the elderly. Let’s break it down. JS is an 87 year old female with a past medical history of hypertension,...
