by Eric Christianson | Nov 16, 2025 | Long Term Care Consultant Pharmacist Education and Information, Psychiatry and Addiction Medicine Case Studies
It’s not uncommon to see patients in long-term care facilities prescribed medications for anxiety, agitation, or insomnia. Two such medications that can raise red flags are Atarax (hydroxyzine) and Ativan (lorazepam). While both can be appropriate in select...
by Eric Christianson | Nov 12, 2025 | BCPS Exam
If you’re gearing up for the 2026 BCPS exam, there are some important updates that you’ll definitely want to know about. Exam results reporting has changed while the content outline, continuous testing options, and exam format have largely remained the same from 2025....
by Eric Christianson | Nov 9, 2025 | Neurology, Pain, and Musculoskeletal Case Studies
An 82-year-old woman with a history of mild Alzheimer’s dementia is started on donepezil 10 mg nightly to help with memory and cognitive function. After several weeks, her family reports that she’s been waking up multiple times per night to urinate and has complained...
by Eric Christianson | Nov 2, 2025 | Cardiovascular Case Studies
Diuretics are most frequently used for hypertension and to remove excess fluid from the body. The use of diuretics can often cause the prescribing cascade. In this post, I’ll share 3 of my most common examples of diuretics and the prescribing cascade I’ve...
by Eric Christianson | Oct 31, 2025 | BCMTMS Exam
The (Board Certified Medication Therapy Management Specialist) BCMTMS exam is a challenging board exam you’ll that thousands of pharmacists have taken or are considering to help demonstrate competency in medication therapy management. Pass rates have ranged down...
