by Eric Christianson | Jan 3, 2024 | Cardiovascular Case Studies
In this hypertension case study, JD is a 64-year-old male who has a history of hypertension, GERD, gout, diabetes, constipation, and sexual dysfunction and presents with the following medication list. Hydrochlorothiazide 25 mg daily Amlodipine 5 mg daily Omeprazole 20...
by Eric Christianson | Dec 31, 2023 | Long Term Care Consultant Pharmacist Education and Information
We hope you enjoy this crossword puzzle focused on the Beers Criteria. If you are struggling to answer any of the clues, you can find the answers at the end of this post! We have an entire book of pharmacology crossword puzzles and people are loving them! This book...
by Eric Christianson | Dec 27, 2023 | Endocrine Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls
We’ve taken the time to create a new free PDF resource. In my practice, I always run into nursing staff and caregivers who are using expired insulin or who are not dating the insulins that are in use. Insulin Storage and Beyond Use Dates Free PDF should be a...
by Eric Christianson | Dec 24, 2023 | BCACP Exam
The (Ambulatory Care Pharmacist) BCACP exam is changing in 2024. Pharmacists should expect a shorter exam. BPS announced that the exam will drop from 175 questions to 150 questions. When the BCACP credential was initially created, the exam was 200 questions. The 2024...
by Eric Christianson | Dec 20, 2023 | Drug Interaction Case Studies and Education For Pharmacists
I recently came across a clinical issue in my practice as a consultant pharmacist to assisted living and long-term care facilities. The item in question was how to manage the apixaban diltiazem interaction. Apixaban Diltiazem Interaction Defined Apixaban is...