by Eric Christianson | Mar 6, 2022 | Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls For Pharmacists
Combined hormonal contraceptives (CHCs) containing both estrogen and progestin are common go-to agents for contraception. However, on occasion, CHCs are an inappropriate choice given the multiple contraindications of estrogen. Approximately 20% of women using...
by Eric Christianson | Mar 2, 2022 | Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls For Pharmacists
Potassium plays a vital role in maintaining cellular function. In this article, we will provide background information on potassium homeostasis and provider a comparison of cation exchangers in hyperkalemia management. Just about 98% of our total body potassium is...
by Eric Christianson | Feb 27, 2022 | Career Advice for Pharmacy Students, Residents and New Pharmacists
I’ve precepted many pharmacy students who are preparing to enter the match for a pharmacy residency position. Next to preparing for various pharmacy board exams, trying to get a pharmacy residency can be one of the most anxiety-stoking events in a young...
by Eric Christianson | Feb 23, 2022 | Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls For Pharmacists
Pharmacists are no strangers to neurodegenerative disease. However, Parkinson’s cases present great difficulty to patients and clinicians, as our medical world lacks a solid understanding of the disease in comparison to other conditions. After Alzheimer’s disease,...
by Eric Christianson | Feb 20, 2022 | Clinical Guideline Updates For Pharmacists
I recently blogged about my thoughts on the new diabetes guidelines. After that post, my friend Derek Borkowski who is the founder of Pyrls.com messaged me to offer followers of the Meded101 blog a free download. He’s put together a phenomenal resource with his...
