by Eric Christianson | Mar 20, 2024 | Long Term Care Consultant Pharmacist Education and Information, Psychiatry and Addiction Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls
In the realm of Alzheimer’s disease treatment, two medications often stand out: memantine (Namenda) and donepezil (Aricept). These drugs are frequently prescribed to manage symptoms and improve the quality of life for individuals grappling with Alzheimer’s...
by Eric Christianson | Mar 13, 2024 | Uncategorized
When it comes to improving cardiovascular health, managing hypertension and cholesterol levels are paramount. Amlodipine, a widely prescribed calcium channel blocker, helps control blood pressure, while statins effectively lower cholesterol. However, when (some of)...
by Eric Christianson | Feb 25, 2024 | Neurology, Pain, and Musculoskeletal Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls
I’m currently working on finishing up a big-time project for the NAPLEX exam. It is a crossword puzzle book that will help prepare you for the NAPLEX. I’m providing a free osteoporosis crossword puzzle as a sample of what this book will be like. There will...
by Eric Christianson | Feb 7, 2024 | Endocrine Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls
Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) is traditionally characterized by the triad of hyperglycemia, metabolic acidosis, and ketoacidosis. However, approximately 3% of DKA cases are caused by Euglycemic DKA (EDKA). In the past, this percentage was significantly lower, but the...
by Eric Christianson | Jan 3, 2024 | Cardiovascular Case Studies
In this hypertension case study, JD is a 64-year-old male who has a history of hypertension, GERD, gout, diabetes, constipation, and sexual dysfunction and presents with the following medication list. Hydrochlorothiazide 25 mg daily Amlodipine 5 mg daily Omeprazole 20...