by Eric Christianson | Aug 30, 2026 | Psychiatry and Addiction Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls
Naltrexone and acamprosate are two commonly used medications for alcohol use disorder (AUD), but the ideal candidate for each medication is different. I will discuss the most important clinical practice pearls and nuggets that will likely show up on your board exam...
by Eric Christianson | Aug 26, 2026 | Dermatology, ENT, Ophthalmology Case Studies
NE is a 62-year-old man with seasonal allergies, hyperlipidemia, and mild osteoarthritis. His blood pressure has historically been well controlled without medication, typically ranging from 122–130/74–82 mmHg. As spring arrives, NE develops worsening allergy symptoms,...
by Eric Christianson | Aug 23, 2026 | Psychiatry and Addiction Medicine Case Studies
ME is a 76-year-old patient with Parkinson’s disease, type 2 diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and hyperlipidemia. His Parkinson’s disease has progressed over the past several years, and he is currently taking carbidopa/levodopa for management of his motor symptoms....
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 16, 2026 | Neurology, Pain, and Musculoskeletal Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls
Osteoarthritis is one of the most common causes of chronic joint pain, and pharmacists and other healthcare professionals encounter medications for osteoarthritis on a regular basis. From NSAIDs and topical therapies to duloxetine, corticosteroid injections, and other...
