by Eric Christianson | Dec 28, 2014 | Educational Case Studies For Pharmacists, Infectious Disease and Oncology Case Studies
68 y/o male was undergoing chemotherapy treatments and as you may know, neuropathy can be a common side effect of certain chemo medications. This gentleman was battling through constant neuropathy type pain and was intiated on Gabapentin 300 mg twice daily. In...
by Eric Christianson | Dec 24, 2014 | Personal Stories From The Front Lines of Clinical Pharmacy
Today’s case is some audible education! I was recently interviewed by Pharmacy Podcast where I discussed the case that pushed me towards recognizing that I need to do something to help others learn more about medication education. Here’s the written...
by Eric Christianson | Dec 21, 2014 | Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls For Pharmacists, Psychiatry and Addiction Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls
81 year old female at a long term care facility with a history of dementia related behaviors. Whenever you hear dementia related behaviors, do not jump to conclusions. Define the behaviors first. This particular patient refused medications at times, refused...
by Eric Christianson | Dec 17, 2014 | Drug Interaction Case Studies and Education For Pharmacists
I was at a long term care facility and had a patient on lisinopril 10 mg daily for hypertension as well as Aspirin 325 mg daily for cardiovascular prophylaxis. Lexi-comp has the aspirin and lisinopril interaction rated at a C (on a scale of A-D and X being...
by Eric Christianson | Dec 14, 2014 | Drug Interaction Case Studies and Education For Pharmacists
44 year old male with a history of respiratory issues. Recently diagnosed at the clinic with pneumonia. Levaquin (oral) was initiated for a 10 day period. Current medication list includes: Advair 250/50 twice daily Albuterol as needed Hydrochlorothiazide 25 mg...
