by Eric Christianson | Dec 10, 2014 | Personal Stories From The Front Lines of Clinical Pharmacy
You can know everything there is to know about medication management and still do the wrong thing for your patient. How is that possible? Patients sometimes don’t think that medications are actually medications. When we say ask them what medications are you...
by Eric Christianson | Dec 7, 2014 | Dermatology, ENT, Ophthalmology Case Studies, Educational Case Studies For Pharmacists
56 year old male has a history of CHF, diabetes, osteoarthritis, and glaucoma. His current medication list includes: Aspirin 81 mg daily Losartan 50 mg daily Metoprolol 12.5 mg twice daily Zaroxolyn 2.5 mg three times per week Lasix 80 mg daily Tylenol 500-1000 mg...
by Eric Christianson | Dec 3, 2014 | Educational Case Studies For Pharmacists, Neurology, Pain, and Musculoskeletal Case Studies
78 year old male recently admitted to the hospital with a fall and likely hip fracture. He has had some lethargy and confusion lately as well. Previous falls have been noted as well. Current medication list of: Calcium and Vitmain D twice daily Proscar 5 mg daily...
by Eric Christianson | Nov 30, 2014 | Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls For Pharmacists, Neurology, Pain, and Musculoskeletal Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls
68 year old male battling some knee pain tries 400 mg three times daily to help with osteoarthritis and muscle pain. This gentleman has a history of cardiac issues including congestive heart failure and recent heart attack. He is currently on a low dose of Lasix...
by Eric Christianson | Nov 26, 2014 | Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls For Pharmacists, Psychiatry and Addiction Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls
I do see methylphenidate or Ritalin use for adults from time to time, and this medication case study certainly identifies some issues that Ritalin could be complicating. Let’s dig into this medication list and I will give you my top three things to consider. ...
