by Eric Christianson | Mar 9, 2022 | Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls For Pharmacists
Alpha-blockers (i.e., tamsulosin) are commonly seen in male patients, as they are used to treat symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH; the only FDA-approved indication currently). Because of this, there is no doubt a prescription sent to the pharmacy for a...
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,...
