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...
by Eric Christianson | Mar 27, 2016 | Educational Case Studies For Pharmacists, Hematology and Immunology Case Studies
A 66 year old female has a past medical history of depression, Polymyalgia Rheumatica, GERD, hot flashes, hypertension, and DVT. Her current medications include: Mirtazepine 15 mg daily Prednisone 20 mg daily Omeprazole 20 mg daily Premarin 0.625 mg daily Ibuprofen...
by Eric Christianson | Mar 16, 2016 | Educational Case Studies For Pharmacists, Renal, Urology, and Electrolytes Case Studies
In this med list reveiw, a 75 year old male is on the following medications: Furosemide 80 mg twice daily Metolazone 2.5 mg daily Aldactone 100 mg daily Lisinopril 10 mg daily Metoprolol 25 mg twice daily Ibuprofen 400 mg four times daily as needed Zantac 150 mg daily...
