by Eric Christianson | Apr 6, 2022 | Educational Case Studies For Pharmacists, Respiratory Case Studies
In this COPD case study, we outline how to use the GOLD guidelines to guide medication therapy. Here’s the case! KE is a 71-year-old male who has a history of cigarette smoking for 50+ years, COPD, cardiovascular disease, hypertension, peripheral arterial...
by Eric Christianson | Apr 3, 2022 | Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls For Pharmacists, Medication Errors, Personal Stories From The Front Lines of Clinical Pharmacy, Respiratory Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls
Asthma and COPD are two disease states that we need to use inhalers. As a clinical pharmacist, I understand the importance of patient education. I’ve seen numerous mistakes with inhaler technique over the years in my practice as a clinical pharmacist. Here are...
by Eric Christianson | Mar 30, 2022 | Polypharmacy Cases And The Prescribing Cascade
In the case below, I discuss constipation management and how to reduce polypharmacy by targeting medications that cause this adverse effect. KE is a 77-year-old male with a history of GERD, pruritis, insomnia, low back pain, and recent knee replacement. Constipation...
by Eric Christianson | Mar 27, 2022 | Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls For Pharmacists
COPD is a challenging disease that ultimately leads to a progressive reduction in lung function. Our mainstays of therapy are the bronchodilators like long-acting anticholinergic and long-acting beta-agonists. Roflumilast (podcast) is a unique medication for COPD in...
by Eric Christianson | Mar 23, 2022 | Personal Stories From The Front Lines of Clinical Pharmacy, Polypharmacy Cases And The Prescribing Cascade
As a geriatric pharmacist, I understand how difficult it can be to manage polypharmacy and pain management. I had the honor of being invited onto the Pain Pod. This podcast is put together by Mark Garofoli, PharmD, MBA, BCGP, CPE, CTTS. We addressed many different...
