by Eric Christianson | Jul 2, 2014 | Educational Case Studies For Pharmacists, Polypharmacy Cases And The Prescribing Cascade
By popular demand, another med review tonight, where I pick out a couple of points to investigate and I let you all have your crack at the list! Both Prilosec and Zantac (ranitidine) being utilized here, would like to look into the GI history and assess if both are...
by Eric Christianson | Jun 18, 2014 | Polypharmacy Cases And The Prescribing Cascade
Inevitably, several times a year, while reviewing a patient’s medications, notes, labs, etc. I will come across a lab that was drawn on an individual that is totally puzzling to me. You may see Coumadin discontinued due to various reasons, but many times it is...
by Eric Christianson | May 18, 2014 | Polypharmacy Cases And The Prescribing Cascade
You’re probably aware I’m an advocate for simple, rationale use of medications. This means that at times we might consider reducing or discontinuing medications that may not be appropriate anymore for various reasons. There is a right way to discontinue...
by Eric Christianson | Apr 27, 2014 | Polypharmacy Cases And The Prescribing Cascade
I work with patients, nurses, doctors, pharmacists and other healthcare professionals everyday who struggle with medication management. One of the biggest problems I run into is polypharmacy. Ten, twenty, even sometimes up to 30+ medications is something I come across...
by Eric Christianson | Feb 23, 2014 | Polypharmacy Cases And The Prescribing Cascade
Polypharmacy is a horrible problem in geriatrics. I came across this medication list, and just wanted to give you a brief idea of some of the thoughts that go through a clinical pharmacist’s head. Scary I know, but just stay with me, as you will most likely see...
