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Tamsulosin And Cataract Surgery – Case Study
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...
Clinically Relevant Metoprolol Drug Interactions
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...
New Release! As Close To Free As It Gets! 200+ Page Nursing Pharmacology Book
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...
COPD Case Study and Cheat Sheet
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,...
Mistakes With Inhaler Technique – Practice Pearls From The Front Lines
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...
Constipation Management – Reducing Polypharmacy Case Study
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,...
Roflumilast Clinical Pearls
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...
Polypharmacy and Pain Management – Podcast Special!
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...
CDC Sees The Light! Pharmacist Reimbursement Is Necessary
Pharmacist reimbursement has been a frustrating battle for us pharmacists. We don't get enough respect when it comes to legislation (i.e. provider status) and reimbursement of clinical services....
Top 5 Targets To Reduce Medications In Long Term Care
I've been doing quite a bit of long term care consulting lately and I've been trying to pay attention to which medications and medication classes I have been targeting in an effort to reduce...