by Eric Christianson | Feb 22, 2026 | Cardiovascular Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls
Tachycardia is a common and sometimes overlooked adverse effect in clinical practice. Whether it is due to direct sympathetic stimulation, reflex mechanisms, or reflex compensatory mechanisms, understanding the “why” behind medication-induced tachycardia can help...
by Eric Christianson | Oct 13, 2024 | Endocrine Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls
The American Thyroid Association defines hypothyroidism as a result of an “underactive thyroid gland.” Common symptoms include fatigue, cold sensitivity, dry skin, weight gain, hair loss, high cholesterol, or constipation. The recommended treatment is replacing the...
by Eric Christianson | Jun 22, 2022 | Drug Interaction Case Studies and Education For Pharmacists, Endocrine Case Studies
I am going to outline a common case of escalating dosages of levothyroxine. I beg you to ALWAYS look for binding interactions with levothyroxine when you see dose increases! KE is a 68-year-old female with a history of GERD, anemia, osteoarthritis, hypertension, and...
by Eric Christianson | Jul 19, 2020 | Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls For Pharmacists, Neurology, Pain, and Musculoskeletal Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls
Osteoporosis is the condition in which bone density is reduced and the patient has an increased risk of fractures. According to the International Osteoporosis Foundation, an estimated 44 million people in the US population aged 50 and older suffer from osteoporosis...
by Eric Christianson | Apr 2, 2014 | Educational Case Studies For Pharmacists, Endocrine Case Studies
Thyroid case tonight… I had a resident one time that was experiencing anxiety, tachycardia (increased pulse), weight loss, and was a nightmare as far as trying to manage behavioral issues. I had discussed the resident’s situation with the nursing staff,...
