by Eric Christianson | Jun 8, 2014 | Educational Case Studies For Pharmacists
Let’s do a med list review, it’s been a while… Remember with these cases, I really try to highlight the most important things I want you to think about. There are multiple things to monitor in these case reviews, as well as multiple patient...
by Eric Christianson | Jun 4, 2014 | Educational Case Studies For Pharmacists, Neurology, Pain, and Musculoskeletal Case Studies
Subjective: Middle aged, fragile and small female, presents to our out-patient pharmacy, dressed in a thick sweater and furry hat, even though the ambient temperature is in the low 70’s. The furry hat appears to not only be keeping her warm, but also covering...
by Eric Christianson | Jun 1, 2014 | Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls For Pharmacists, Psychiatry and Addiction Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls
69 year old male with significant respiratory issues including COPD – This patient was challenging, but did have the intent to quit smoking which was most certainly complicating his respiratory status. Other chronic conditions included: Coronary Artery Disease,...
by Eric Christianson | May 28, 2014 | Medication Errors, Personal Stories From The Front Lines of Clinical Pharmacy
Many patients get medication management suggestions from their insurance companies addressed to their primary physician. A patient who had diabetes and CHF was not on an ACE Inhibitor or an ARB which are commonly recommended as standard of care for hypertension and...
by Eric Christianson | May 25, 2014 | Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls For Pharmacists, Neurology, Pain, and Musculoskeletal Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls
76 year old male had recently had a hip fracture with surgery and was in a substantial amount of pain. Upon discharge from the hospital, he was admitted to a long term care facility for rehab. Acute pain management was the highest on the priority list and the...
