by Eric Christianson | Jun 8, 2016 | Educational Case Studies For Pharmacists, Gastrointestinal Case Studies
Gastroparesis can be a serious problem where the GI tract literally “slows down”. This issue is common in patients with diabetes. Bloating, abdomnial pain, nausea, vomiting, and a feeling of fullness are all possible symptoms of gastroparesis. There are...
by Eric Christianson | May 29, 2016 | Educational Case Studies For Pharmacists, Neurology, Pain, and Musculoskeletal Case Studies
A 52 year old female presents to an appointment with her physician. Her primary complaint is that she is sweating profusely. She also has been more anxious of late and can’t sleep. She states that it started approximately 2-4 weeks ago. Her past medical history...
by Eric Christianson | May 1, 2016 | Educational Case Studies For Pharmacists, Neurology, Pain, and Musculoskeletal Case Studies
Fatigue is a common complaint from patients. It can certainly be due to a variety of reasons, but never underestimate the possibility of medication induced fatigue especially when it comes to polypharmacy. Here’s the medication list, and factors I would...
by Eric Christianson | Apr 24, 2016 | Educational Case Studies For Pharmacists, Neurology, Pain, and Musculoskeletal Case Studies, Psychiatry and Addiction Medicine Case Studies
JS is a 76 year old female who was having an increase in sleepiness. Her neighbor recently stopped by and found very sedated and difficult to arouse. She was almost “passed out”. An ambulance was called and she was taken to the ER. Her current...
by Eric Christianson | Apr 20, 2016 | Educational Case Studies For Pharmacists, Renal, Urology, and Electrolytes Case Studies
In this medication list review, I going to show you to keep an eye out for trigger medications that may be important in identifying chronic kidney disease. The med list: Aspirin 325 mg daily Warfarin as directed PhosLo 2 tabs TID with meals Acetaminophen 1000 mg TID...
by Eric Christianson | Mar 30, 2016 | Educational Case Studies For Pharmacists, Gastrointestinal Case Studies
JS is an 89 year old male with a history of insomnia, depression, BPH, rheumatoid arthritis, constipation, nausea, frequent falls, and Parkinson’s disorder. His current medications include: Zolpidem 10 mg HS Mirtazapine 7.5 mg HS Finasteride 5 mg daily Methotrexate...
