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1/2 Tabs, 2 Tabs, 3 Tabs = Medication Errors
Medication errors are always a challenging topic to address because it is no fun to make an error, and there is always the possibility of patient harm due to an error. Here's a case example where...
You Have Dementia – What is it like?
Who doesn't love a good game of Bingo? Someone came and asked me if I wanted to play the other day, and I said that sounds like fun. The gentleman that invited me to play also said there would be...
Quinine for Leg Cramps
Quinine for leg cramps has a boxed warning in the U.S. due to potential for serious side effects like arrhythmias and thrombocytopenia. In studies, it has been shown to be ineffective for leg...
Med Rec 101
Medication reconciliation (often called "med rec") can be pretty boring, but med rec done right can be lifesaving. A 89 year old male was hospitalized with a GI bleed and significant anemia. This...
Treating Dementia Related Behaviors
This is arguably one of the greatest challenges in the elderly. I nearly daily get asked questions about behaviors associated with dementia. Often these patients can be aggressive, hit, spit,...
Zoloft (sertraline) and Loose Stools
57 year old patient diagnosed with depression and was initiated on Zoloft (sertraline) 50 mg daily. The physician in this case felt the patient was very depressed, and wanted to titrate the dose up...
Medication Management and CKD
78 year old male on a hefty list of medications. The major issue to resolve was a rash that had started about 3-4 weeks ago and was spreading nearly all over the body. I was asked to help out with...
Antiplatelet Therapy – Med List Review
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Drug Induced Edema
A 64 year old male patient was struggling with blood pressure management, usually running in the 160's range (systolic). He was already taking lisinopril 40 mg daily and had failed at...
If It’s Not Broke, Don’t Fix It – Defining Polypharmacy
I appreciate all of your comments on the site! An engaging, interprofessional audience really helps enhance the learning environment. I recently received this comment on a recent diabetes med list...
Study Materials For Pharmacists
