by Eric Christianson | Nov 16, 2022 | Cardiovascular Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls
Post-MI there are a lot of medications most patients will be started on, and it can get confusing for both patients and providers. Today, we’re clearing up some of the confusion surrounding the choice behind which platelet aggregation inhibitors should be used. We’ll...
by Eric Christianson | Nov 13, 2022 | BCACP Exam
1. T-Score and Treatment LS is a 71-year-old postmenopausal female with a T-score of -3.5. What would be an appropriate next step in the management of this patient? Initiate alendronate Initiate calcitonin Do FRAX scoring to assess the 10-year risk of fracture...
by Eric Christianson | Nov 9, 2022 | Uncategorized
Migraine headaches affect more than one billion individuals per year across the world and are often self-managed by over-the-counter pain relievers such as ibuprofen or aspirin, but sometimes can become debilitating to the point where prescription medications are...
by Eric Christianson | Nov 2, 2022 | Renal, Urology, and Electrolytes Case Studies
Topiramate is classified as a seizure medication most commonly used in the management of migraines and weight loss. This medication has carbonic anhydrase activity and here I will outline a case of topiramate-causing renal stones. JE is a 66-year-old female with a...
by Eric Christianson | Oct 26, 2022 | Gastrointestinal Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls
Gastroparesis is a condition in which stomach motility is reduced due to nerve injury and/or muscle dysfunction. Due to this reduced motility, the stomach is unable to properly empty itself, leading to symptoms that may include nausea, vomiting, bloating, heartburn,...
