by Eric Christianson | Jul 19, 2026 | Gastrointestinal Case Studies
Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) like omeprazole are among the most commonly prescribed medications and are highly effective for conditions such as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), peptic ulcer disease, and prevention of gastrointestinal bleeding. While they are...
by Eric Christianson | Jul 12, 2026 | Neurology, Pain, and Musculoskeletal Case Studies
Duplicate therapy is a common occurance in practice. It is something that frustrates me quite a bit. There are quite a few reasons why it happens. Some of the most common reasons for duplicate opioids include: Hospital discharge: A patient is started on a new opioid...
by Eric Christianson | Jul 8, 2026 | Polypharmacy Cases And The Prescribing Cascade
Deprescribing requires some effort. I’ve noted a few recent discontinuations and deprescribing opportunities where things have gone right. I’d like to share those examples with you, and hopefully you can use these ideas in your practice. Melatonin...
by Eric Christianson | Jul 5, 2026 | Long Term Care Consultant Pharmacist Education and Information
PRN (“as needed”) pain medications are extremely common in long-term care and assisted living facilities. While these medications provide important flexibility for managing pain, vague or incomplete prescribing instructions can create confusion,...
by Eric Christianson | Jul 1, 2026 | Psychiatry and Addiction Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls
I created this crossword puzzle on opioid use disorder as a nice review! I hope you enjoy! If you are looking for study materials for pharmacist board exams, pharmacy technician exams, or nursing pharmacology, be sure to check out meded101.com/store You can review the...
