by Eric Christianson | Nov 12, 2023 | Psychiatry and Addiction Medicine Case Studies
In this case scenario, I review the possibility of venlafaxine withdrawal and some key factors that lead me to this assessment. A 59-year-old patient presents to your pharmacy seeking a refill for her Klonopin prescription and to purchase a pill organizer for herself....
by Eric Christianson | Nov 8, 2023 | Hematology and Immunology Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls
Iron therapy can be life-changing for some anemia patients and help them improve their energy and ultimately, their quality of life. Sometimes anemia isn’t responsive to iron. In this article, I discuss my top reasons why patients don’t respond to iron...
by Eric Christianson | Nov 5, 2023 | Uncategorized
We have just released updates for our 2024 BCPS study materials! Here’s some of the feedback we’ve received in the past from the content in our BCPS All Access Pass! “Eric, I cannot thank you enough for these study materials. I used them for both the BCPS...
by Eric Christianson | Nov 1, 2023 | Cardiovascular Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls
Calcium channel blockers (CCBs) are split into two categories, dihydropyridines (DHP), such as amlodipine and nicardipine, and non-dihydropyridines (non-DHP), such as verapamil and diltiazem. While these two drug classes are both CCBs, there are some key similarities...
by Eric Christianson | Oct 29, 2023 | Drug Interaction Case Studies and Education For Pharmacists
How many times have you picked up, dispensed, or seen an auxiliary label on a medication encouraging you to avoid alcohol while taking it? It’s definitely information that could come up on a board exam at some point throughout your career! Below is a table...
