by Eric Christianson | Mar 9, 2025 | Renal, Urology, and Electrolytes Case Studies
MS is a 78-year-old female with a history of overactive bladder with urinary frequency and urge incontinence. Her current medications include: Oxybutynin 5 mg twice daily, Hydrochlorothiazide 25 mg daily, Lisinopril 10 mg daily, Sertraline 25 mg daily, Lorazepam 0.25...
by Eric Christianson | Mar 5, 2025 | Gastrointestinal Case Studies
JD is a 58-year-old male with a history of cirrhosis due to alcohol-related liver disease. He has no medication allergies and is taking the following medications: Lactulose 30 mL twice daily, Spironolactone 100 mg daily, Furosemide 40 mg daily, Propranolol 20 mg twice...
by Eric Christianson | Jan 22, 2025 | Neurology, Pain, and Musculoskeletal Case Studies
Do you ever get those questions where you know you are correct but you have to check the literature? I believe I’ve come across this order once or twice in my career: oral lorazepam PRN for a seizure. Can this be done? Here are the details on why this...
by Eric Christianson | Dec 25, 2024 | Neurology, Pain, and Musculoskeletal Case Studies
In this case scenario, I lay out a situation where cyclobenzaprine causes confusion. A 76-year-old female has a history of pain issues including RA, back pain, and knee pain. She is currently a resident at a long-term care facility. Her medications include: Lisinopril...
by Eric Christianson | Dec 15, 2024 | Cardiovascular Case Studies
Hypertension is one of the most common disease states that can lead to an increase in cardiovascular risk and other complications. Because of the risks of elevated blood pressure, we are often forced to use pharmacotherapy to reduce those risks. When a medication is...
by Eric Christianson | Dec 11, 2024 | Renal, Urology, and Electrolytes Case Studies
I get a little nervous when I see high-dose potassium. Here’s a case scenario where a patient is on a higher dose. WL is a 77 year old male in an assisted living facility. He has a history of CHF, anxiety, pain, GERD, BPH, and constipation. His current...
