by Eric Christianson | Apr 1, 2026 | Psychiatry and Addiction Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls
SSRIs are the drug of choice for many conditions. That is true of both obsessive-compulsive disorder and depression (excellent board exam nugget to remember). As you are reviewing a patient’s medication list or potentially helping with that patient’s...
by Eric Christianson | Mar 29, 2026 | Neurology, Pain, and Musculoskeletal Case Studies
A recent case prompted me to create a blog post about tapering seizure medications. Tapering and discontinuing anti-seizure medications is a delicate process that requires close clinical monitoring and a strategic approach to achieve long-term seizure control for...
by Eric Christianson | Mar 25, 2026 | Cardiovascular Case Studies
If you’ve come to this page, you likely know the basics of anticoagulation but are looking to expand that knowledge for better clinical practice. Xarelto and Eliquis are both direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) that directly bind clotting factor Xa to reduce fibrin...
by Eric Christianson | Mar 22, 2026 | Long Term Care Consultant Pharmacist Education and Information
I’ve put together a list of assisted living medication deficiencies to help you all learn some of the things a consultant pharmacist looks out for. These deficiencies are from the state of Minnesota and were collected in 2025 – 2026. A consultant...
by Eric Christianson | Mar 18, 2026 | NAPLEX, Pharmacist Board Certification Information And Help
From drug classes to clinical frameworks and treatment strategies, abbreviations and acronyms are used constantly in healthcare communication. For pharmacy students, pharmacists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals, understanding these acronyms can be helpful...
