by Eric Christianson | Jun 15, 2016 | Educational Case Studies For Pharmacists, Renal, Urology, and Electrolytes Case Studies
BPH is one of the most common causes of urinary retention. Drugs can and do exacerbate this problem. So, looking at this med list, which medications can exacerbate BPH? Here’s the medication review with a few questions that I would be looking into further. • Proscar 5...
by Eric Christianson | Jun 12, 2016 | Writing Medication Recommendations For Pharmacists
I’m really excited about this! There is a serious shortage of good content that helps pharmacists become better at writing medication recommendations and becoming an essential component of any healthcare team. I’m launching a webinar soon! Please...
by Eric Christianson | Jun 8, 2016 | Educational Case Studies For Pharmacists, Gastrointestinal Case Studies
Gastroparesis can be a serious problem where the GI tract literally “slows down”. This issue is common in patients with diabetes. Bloating, abdomnial pain, nausea, vomiting, and a feeling of fullness are all possible symptoms of gastroparesis. There are...
by Eric Christianson | Jun 5, 2016 | Medication Errors, Personal Stories From The Front Lines of Clinical Pharmacy
I’ve worked with hundreds of nurses. Most of the nurses I’ve worked with are in long term care. I wanted to touch on an issue that I see happen once in a while. I’ve seen a number of mistakes with hold orders or parameters on orders. A 61 year old female has a past...
by Eric Christianson | Jun 1, 2016 | Polypharmacy Cases And The Prescribing Cascade
A 77 year old male has a history of severe COPD. He has been on numerous medications to help treat his COPD. His current regimen Advair 500/50 BID, Spiriva once daily, and Duoneb as needed. His regimen also includes roflumilast which was added about 3-6 months...
