by Eric Christianson | Dec 12, 2021 | Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls For Pharmacists
Bisphosphonates are frequently used in the management of osteoporosis. They are often the go-to agent for this condition. Below we provide a bisphosphonate comparison table and I also wanted to highlight some of the most important clinical pearls that we should teach...
by Eric Christianson | Dec 8, 2021 | Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls For Pharmacists
I encounter patients on a daily basis who are taking medications for urinary issues. Incontinence, frequency, BPH, and frequent UTIs are common problems in geriatrics that can lead to the use of medications. Here are some of my pet peeves with these issues. No One...
by Eric Christianson | Dec 5, 2021 | Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls For Pharmacists
Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors are a mainstay in the management of depression and other mental health disorders. All SSRIs are not created equal and when I am reviewing a patient case, I make sure to look for specific things that may put a patient at risk for...
by Eric Christianson | Nov 28, 2021 | Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls For Pharmacists
I have been receiving questions on occasion regarding asthma therapy. More specifically, with the GINA recommendations, should SABA ever be used in asthma? Many are confused about what we should be doing for acute asthma relief. In my opinion, this confusion comes...
by Eric Christianson | Nov 21, 2021 | Clinical Guideline Updates For Pharmacists
Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) can be a very difficult diagnosis to manage for some patients. Insomnia, pain and significant discomfort can result on account of this disease. Here are a few of my favorite clinical pearls and with a critical update in the RLS guidelines....
