by Eric Christianson | Aug 21, 2016 | Cardiovascular Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls, Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls For Pharmacists
There are lots of blood pressure medication option in the ambulatory setting which begs the question: How do we select the right one? There are lots of things to think about. Here’s a list of four really important factors you need to consider. Compelling...
by Eric Christianson | Aug 17, 2016 | Infectious Disease and Oncology Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls, Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls For Pharmacists
AC is a 64 year old female with multiple myeloma. She is in her 3rd cycle of the regimen CyBorD when she presents to the ER with chest pain and sudden onset of shortness of breath at rest. A CT of the chest and abdomen confirms that AC has a pulmonary embolism (PE)....
by Eric Christianson | Aug 14, 2016 | Personal Stories From The Front Lines of Clinical Pharmacy
I’ll give you a little break from clinical content and share with you a little satire. I’m as guilty as anyone when it comes to those delicious salty treats. Sweets and chocolate are good, but I can usually stop myself. I’ve still got some time...
by Eric Christianson | Aug 10, 2016 | Drug Interaction Case Studies and Education For Pharmacists
JT is a 61 year old male. He has recently been diagnosed with atrial fibrillation and placed on amiodarone. He is also on warfarin with a history of DVT/PE. The amiodarone and warfarin interaction can be a little more challenging than other drug interactions. What...
by Eric Christianson | Aug 7, 2016 | Cardiovascular Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls, Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls For Pharmacists
ACE Inhibitors are one of the most commonly prescribed medications for hypertension. ACE Inhibitors do have precautions, contraindications, and rug interactions that we need to be aware of. Here’s a list of a few important clinical pearls that need to be...
