by Eric Christianson | Mar 23, 2025 | Neurology, Pain, and Musculoskeletal Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls
Modafinil (Provigil) is a stimulant type of medication that is most often utilized in narcolepsy. In my geriatric practice, I do see occasional off-label use to help stimulate energy in patients who are experiencing fatigue. I’ll outline my top 5 modafinil...
by Eric Christianson | Mar 19, 2025 | Long Term Care Consultant Pharmacist Education and Information
As a geriatric pharmacist working in long term care and assisted living facilities, I spend a lot of time trying to figure out which medications I should recommend to reduce. Polypharmacy is a big problem but deprescribing needs to be done the right way. There are...
by Eric Christianson | Mar 16, 2025 | Uncategorized
Hey everyone, thank you all so much for following the blog and podcast! I’ve put together a book of over 2,000 questions and clues for our nursing friends! Introducing the Meded101 Nursing Pharmacology Crossword Puzzle Book! While it is specifically geared...
by Eric Christianson | Mar 12, 2025 | Dermatology, ENT, Ophthalmology Case Studies
SM is a 48-year-old female who has new-onset symptoms of restlessness, irritability, insomnia, and vivid nightmares. Over the past 3 months, she has also experienced increasing anxiety and mood swings. She reports a feeling of impending doom and difficulty...
by Eric Christianson | Mar 9, 2025 | Renal, Urology, and Electrolytes Case Studies
MS is a 78-year-old female with a history of overactive bladder with urinary frequency and urge incontinence. Her current medications include: Oxybutynin 5 mg twice daily, Hydrochlorothiazide 25 mg daily, Lisinopril 10 mg daily, Sertraline 25 mg daily, Lorazepam 0.25...
