by Eric Christianson | Jun 19, 2016 | Long Term Care Consultant Pharmacist Education and Information, Polypharmacy Cases And The Prescribing Cascade
A 95 year old female has recently entered a hospice program. Whenever a patient is enrolled in hospice, it is very important to assess the medication regimen and identify medications that are no longer necessary. Quality of life is the top goal when a patient is on...
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...
