by Eric Christianson | Apr 13, 2025 | Psychiatry and Addiction Medicine Case Studies
JR is an 88-year-old female who reports increasing episodes of dizziness upon standing over the past month. She describes it as a lightheaded sensation that lasts about 10–15 seconds after getting up from bed or a chair. From a medical standpoint, we would likely call...
by Eric Christianson | Apr 9, 2025 | Psychiatry and Addiction Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls
Benzodiazepines (BZDs) are FDA-approved for various conditions, such as anxiety, mood disorders, insomnia, and seizures. Although they treat a wide range of conditions, there are many safety concerns including increased risk of falls, cognitive impairment, delirium,...
by Eric Christianson | Apr 6, 2025 | Polypharmacy Cases And The Prescribing Cascade
Deprescribing is an important part of care for hospice patients. The main goal of hospice care is to focus on comfort care rather than curative treatments, which means evaluating if a patient’s current medications are still indicated, effective, safe, and convenient....
by Eric Christianson | Apr 2, 2025 | Neurology, Pain, and Musculoskeletal Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls
Sinemet, a key medication for managing Parkinson’s disease, combines carbidopa and levodopa to improve motor symptoms such as tremors, stiffness, and slow movement. However, Sinemet is known for its potential drug interactions, which can affect its efficacy and lead...
by Eric Christianson | Mar 30, 2025 | Psychiatry and Addiction Medicine Case Studies
In this case scenario, we outline a situation of risperidone causing tardive dyskinesia. Tardive dyskinesia is a neurological movement disorder that is typically caused by medications that can block dopamine receptors. Antipsychotics are the most commonly used class...
