by Eric Christianson | Jul 26, 2026 | Psychiatry and Addiction Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls
Serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs) are commonly used for depression, anxiety disorders, neuropathic pain, and other conditions. While both venlafaxine and duloxetine inhibit the reuptake of serotonin and norepinephrine, their effects on blood...
by Eric Christianson | Jul 1, 2026 | Psychiatry and Addiction Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls
I created this crossword puzzle on opioid use disorder as a nice review! I hope you enjoy! If you are looking for study materials for pharmacist board exams, pharmacy technician exams, or nursing pharmacology, be sure to check out meded101.com/store You can review the...
by Eric Christianson | Jun 21, 2026 | Neurology, Pain, and Musculoskeletal Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls
Tizanidine is a centrally acting alpha-2 adrenergic agonist commonly used for the management of muscle spasticity. While it can be an effective medication for reducing muscle tone and improving function in select patients, it also carries significant risks that...
by Eric Christianson | Jun 14, 2026 | Psychiatry and Addiction Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls
Antipsychotic medications are commonly used across a wide range of age groups for conditions such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD), and other psychiatric disorders. Understanding why antipsychotic risks are...
by Eric Christianson | May 31, 2026 | Endocrine Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls
Weight loss medications can differ substantially in efficacy, adverse effect profiles, and monitoring considerations, making patient-specific counseling essential. In this blog post, I share common practice pearls for weight loss medications. GLP-1 Type Agents Slow...
by Eric Christianson | May 24, 2026 | Psychiatry and Addiction Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls
When you are studying for your exams, be sure to take a good, hard look at paroxetine. While it can be effective for anxiety disorders, panic disorder, depression, and PTSD, its pharmacokinetic and adverse effect profile creates several important clinical...
