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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...
After a C. Diff. Infection
If you haven't subscribed yet for future updates and access to more free clinical medication content, please Click Here to do so! 78 year old male living in a long term care facility was recently...
Certain factors to Consider when choosing Analgesics In Elderly patients with Heart Failure
Another Guest Post via Amanuel T. B.Sc., Pharm.D. - Clinical Pharmacist: View his profile on Linked In Have a passion for medication education? Would you like to give back to healthcare students?...
Double Dose, Double Trouble – Dilantin Toxicity
98 y/o female had a long history of seizures was treated with Dilantin (phenytoin) 100 mg twice daily. The Dilantin level was routinely drawn every 6 months and had been in the 6-10 range for quite...
Study Materials For Pharmacists
