by Eric Christianson | Aug 19, 2026 | Polypharmacy Cases And The Prescribing Cascade
In my practice as a geriatric consultant pharmacist, reducing medications is always a top priority. Here’s a med list from a recent patient for whom I had numerous polypharmacy targets. Potassium chloride 20 mEq PO daily Omeprazole 20 mg PO twice daily...
by Eric Christianson | Aug 27, 2025 | Renal, Urology, and Electrolytes Case Studies
In this hyperkalemia case study, I outline the importance of paying attention when medications are discontinued. EN is a 78-year-old female with chronic kidney disease stage 4, hypertension, heart failure with preserved ejection fraction, and type 2 diabetes. She had...
by Eric Christianson | Feb 26, 2025 | Cardiovascular Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls
Thiazide diuretics are commonly prescribed medications used to treat hypertension, edema, heart failure, and ascites. They work by removing excess salt and water from the body through the urine. This ultimately helps to reduce fluid retention and decrease blood...
by Eric Christianson | Dec 11, 2024 | Renal, Urology, and Electrolytes Case Studies
I get a little nervous when I see high-dose potassium. Here’s a case scenario where a patient is on a higher dose. WL is a 77 year old male in an assisted living facility. He has a history of CHF, anxiety, pain, GERD, BPH, and constipation. His current...
by Eric Christianson | Jun 12, 2019 | Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls For Pharmacists, Renal, Urology, and Electrolytes Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls
If you have ever had a patient that has had a substantially elevated potassium level, you have likely been very nervous about their medication list. I really start to get concerned when I see levels above 6 mEq/L. There are numerous drugs that affect potassium that...
