by Eric Christianson | May 29, 2024 | NAPLEX, Neurology, Pain, and Musculoskeletal Case Studies
In this NAPLEX practice case study, we test your knowledge of pain management. I hope you find some benefit with this case study and if you are looking for more study materials, check out our massive all-access package! NAPLEX Pain Management Case Study TM is a...
by Eric Christianson | Feb 28, 2024 | Neurology, Pain, and Musculoskeletal Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls
When it comes to managing pain, inflammation, or fever, many of us reach for over-the-counter (OTC) nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like ibuprofen or naproxen. While these medications serve similar purposes, understanding their differences is crucial for...
by Eric Christianson | Aug 23, 2023 | Neurology, Pain, and Musculoskeletal Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls
Gabapentin is a frequently used medication for neuropathy, RLS, and various other pain syndromes. In this article, I discuss my top 5 reasons to avoid gabapentin use and pick an alternative. Sedation While the sedative nature of gabapentin can be beneficial when...
by Eric Christianson | Jul 19, 2023 | Neurology, Pain, and Musculoskeletal Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls
I know some folks out there really like crossword puzzles, so I figured why not combine a little fun with a little pharmacology education? I’ve created a free pain management pharmacology crossword puzzle that you should be able to work through below. I didn’t make it...
by Eric Christianson | Jun 18, 2023 | Neurology, Pain, and Musculoskeletal Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls
NSAIDs are a commonly used class of analgesic medication. There are numerous factors that may determine which one we choose. We’ll lay out some of the most important differences between these agents and summarize this information in our NSAID comparison table at...
