I have had plenty of opportunities in my career to review medications with patients and offer solutions to help reduce their pill burden. Keeping track of taking all these medications can be a full-time job for some of our patients. It is critical that we try to...
In this polypharmacy case study, we review a medication list and try to identify areas to reduce medications and avoid adverse reactions. EK is a 66-year-old female with a past medical history of insomnia, diabetes, GERD, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, obesity,...
As a geriatric pharmacist, I’m always on high alert for the prescribing cascade. I outline my top 5 examples of the prescribing cascade in diabetes care in this article. Metformin and Loperamide Metformin has been the go-to first-line agent of choice for years....
Magnesium is an essential mineral used for many bodily functions. There are a few drugs that deplete magnesium and below is a case scenario where we have medications that should be ruled out as contributing factors. MW is a 67-year-old male with a history of...
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...
