by Eric Christianson | Jul 19, 2023 | Neurology, Pain, and Musculoskeletal Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls
I know some folks out there really like crossword puzzles, so I figured why not combine a little fun with a little pharmacology education? I’ve created a free pain management pharmacology crossword puzzle that you should be able to work through below. I didn’t make it...
by Eric Christianson | Jul 16, 2023 | Renal, Urology, and Electrolytes Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls
Sodium polystyrene sulfonate (SPS, Kayexalate) has been used for decades to help lower potassium levels and manage hyperkalemia. It does this by exchanging sodium ions for potassium ions in the gut (primarily the large intestine). The compound is then removed from the...
by Eric Christianson | Jul 12, 2023 | Pharmacist Board Certification Information And Help
I received an email the other day from a fellow colleague stating that their employer was requiring them to become board certified in geriatrics (BCGP). I have heard of other situations where this is happening as well. It begs the question: Should pharmacist board...
by Eric Christianson | Jul 9, 2023 | Drug Interaction Case Studies and Education For Pharmacists
Patients use numerous supplements that contain vitamins. I outline my top 5 vitamin drug interactions in this post and how they may impact patient care. Vitamin K and Warfarin The first vitamin drug interaction you could probably guess. Vitamin K intake affects...
by Eric Christianson | Jul 5, 2023 | Psychiatry and Addiction Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls
It’s no secret that I’ve spent a ton of time in long-term care and assisted living facilities helping the healthcare team take care of some challenging residents. I outline my top 5 pet peeves in geriatric psych management. Believe me, it was hard to...
