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 | 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 1, 2019 | Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls For Pharmacists, Neurology, Pain, and Musculoskeletal Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls
In keeping it real today, I wanted to share my top 5 medications that worsen dementia. This list is totally anecdotal based upon my experience and the frequency with which I see these medications used in clinical practice. Without further ado, here are my top 5...
by Eric Christianson | Jul 19, 2015 | Polypharmacy Cases And The Prescribing Cascade
Confusion is one of those vague symptoms in the elderly that can be due to nearly anything. Polypharmacy is hard to ignore and here I breakdown a medication list of a 79 year old female with increasing confusion: Enalapril 5 mg daily Aspirin 325 mg daily Simvastatin...
