by Eric Christianson | Nov 18, 2015 | Educational Case Studies For Pharmacists, Respiratory Case Studies
A 68 year male reports that he “can’t breathe” very well. Past medical history includes: COPD Asthma Migraines CHF Edema Hypertension Afib Medication list includes: Tiotropium daily Mometasone inhaler 110 mcg 1 puff twice daily Propranolol 20 mg BID...
by Eric Christianson | Nov 15, 2015 | Educational Case Studies For Pharmacists, Endocrine Case Studies
A primary provider approaches you to figure out why one of his patient’s diabetes is out of control. Nothing seems to work. The case: A 59 year old female has a past medical history of: COPD Type 2 Diabetes Hypertension GERD Chronic back pain A1C= 10.2 Current...
by Eric Christianson | Oct 25, 2015 | Educational Case Studies For Pharmacists, Gastrointestinal Case Studies
PPI’s for NSAID prophylaxis is a common practice I’ve seen by numerous clinicians. In the geriatric population especially, there is significant GI ulcer risk from NSAIDs. The problem of polypharmacy is a big one, make sure you are paying attention to the...
by Eric Christianson | Oct 21, 2015 | Educational Case Studies For Pharmacists, Psychiatry and Addiction Medicine Case Studies, Renal, Urology, and Electrolytes Case Studies
A 78 year old patient with a past medical history of bipolar disorder, dementia with aggressive behaviors, hypertension, and neuropathy was being evaluated and was initiated on Trileptal (oxcarbazepine) to try to help with neuropathy. He had been tried on numerous...
by Eric Christianson | Oct 18, 2015 | Cardiovascular Case Studies, Educational Case Studies For Pharmacists
We always need diagnosis and more information, but I like to analyze a medication list as an educational tool. The med list review with some possible concerns to investigate: Cilostazol 100 mg twice daily Aspirin 81 mg daily Propranolol 80 mg twice daily Captopril 25...
by Eric Christianson | Oct 7, 2015 | Educational Case Studies For Pharmacists, Infectious Disease and Oncology Case Studies, Respiratory Case Studies
A 73 year old female has a history of GERD, MI, chronic UTI’s, and osteoarthritis. She presents with cough and increasing difficulty catching her breath. She is questioning her provider as to what is going on? Her current medications which have been consistent...
