by Eric Christianson | Apr 27, 2022 | Educational Case Studies For Pharmacists, Renal, Urology, and Electrolytes Case Studies
KE is an 87-year-old female with a history of CKD. The most recent GFR was 21 mls/min which has remained stable from the most previous lab checks. Other diagnoses include atrial fibrillation, hypertension, GERD, back pain, muscle spasms, neuropathy, pruritus, and...
by Eric Christianson | Apr 20, 2022 | Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls For Pharmacists, Neurology, Pain, and Musculoskeletal Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls
Throughout my career, I have had various clinicians develop trends in the NSAID that they prefer to use. Why do we choose ibuprofen versus diclofenac versus piroxicam? In this post, I will be ranking NSAIDs according to their GI risk based upon the literature we have....
by Eric Christianson | Apr 17, 2022 | Dermatology, ENT, Ophthalmology Case Studies, Educational Case Studies For Pharmacists, Renal, Urology, and Electrolytes Case Studies
In the case study below, I discuss the risks of tamsulosin and cataract surgery as well as other potential issues that should be investigated. JS is a 68-year-old male who plans to undergo cataract surgery in 3 weeks. His other relevant past medical history includes...
by Eric Christianson | Apr 13, 2022 | Cardiovascular Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls, Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls For Pharmacists
I’ve done tons of posts on drug interactions over the years. I’ve dedicated a whole book to drug interactions in primary care AND drug-food interactions. I was recently asked about metoprolol drug interactions and which ones would I consider the most...
by Eric Christianson | Apr 10, 2022 | Uncategorized
I started this blog to help educate healthcare professionals all the way back in 2013. It’s hard to believe that I’m approaching 10 years! I can’t thank you all enough for the support. Your purchases have helped me continue to do this blog and...
