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...
by Eric Christianson | Nov 26, 2023 | Polypharmacy Cases And The Prescribing Cascade
In this case, I outline a unique situation involving stimulants and elderly patients. I outline some of the potential complications and contributions to the prescribing cascade. A 76-year-old female resides in an assisted living. She has a history of ADHD, anxiety,...
by Eric Christianson | Nov 22, 2023 | Polypharmacy Cases And The Prescribing Cascade
I have had plenty of opportunities in my career to review medications with patients and offer solutions to help reduce their pill burden. Keeping track of taking all these medications can be a full-time job for some of our patients. It is critical that we try to...
by Eric Christianson | Nov 12, 2023 | Psychiatry and Addiction Medicine Case Studies
In this case scenario, I review the possibility of venlafaxine withdrawal and some key factors that lead me to this assessment. A 59-year-old patient presents to your pharmacy seeking a refill for her Klonopin prescription and to purchase a pill organizer for herself....
by Eric Christianson | Sep 3, 2023 | Long Term Care Consultant Pharmacist Education and Information
Failure to thrive in the elderly is a common syndrome I have encountered in my work as a clinical pharmacist working with geriatric patients. The National Institute of Aging describes failure to thrive (FTT) as a “syndrome of weight loss, decreased appetite and...
