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 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 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...
by Eric Christianson | May 17, 2026 | Psychiatry and Addiction Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls
If you follow geriatrics or are board-certified, you probably know that nortriptyline is generally preferred over amitriptyline in this patient population. It’s kind of weird to think there is such a difference because nortriptyline is an active metabolite of...
by Eric Christianson | May 13, 2026 | Psychiatry and Addiction Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls
Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are among the most frequently prescribed medication classes in clinical practice. While they are generally considered safe and effective, clinicians should remain aware of several important drug interactions that can...
by Eric Christianson | May 10, 2026 | Psychiatry and Addiction Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls
Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) presents a unique opportunity in psychiatric prescribing because, unlike many other mood disorders, the timing of symptoms is often predictable. Patients typically experience depressive symptoms during the fall and winter months, with...
