09.17.2018
Palliative Pearls
08.07.2018
Vaccination Considerations at End of Life
Vaccinations protect against vaccine-preventable diseases. Although most adults receive the majority of recommended vaccinations as children, immunity from childhood vaccines can wear off over time....
07.06.2018
Dysphagia and Thickened Liquids
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTION: “I have a patient experiencing dysphagia and using a thickening agent for dietary liquids. Can I use the thickener with oral liquid...
06.04.2018
Oxymetolazine (Afrin®) Use for Nosebleeds
Patient Case CA is an 82 year old woman with a primary diagnosis of bone cancer and a history of dementia who was admitted to...
05.07.2018
Drug Administration and Ostomies
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTION: “I have an order to administer a suppository via an intestinal ostomy. Is it ok to administer? Will it work?” ANSWER: It...
04.10.2018
Fluid Retention & Effect on Dyspnea Case
PATIENT CASE MR is a 90 year old female with heart failure and comorbidities of atrial fibrillation, depression, and urinary incontinence and no known drug...
02.05.2018
Rectal Administration and The Macy Catheter®
Patient Case JK is a 68 year old male with a primary diagnosis of lung cancer metastatic to bone, brain, and liver. He also has...
01.09.2018
Inhaled Therapy Case: Selecting the Best Device & Mixing Nebs
PATIENT CASE DP is a 72 year old female with a primary diagnosis of COPD and comorbidities of CHF, hypertension, obstructive sleep apnea, seizures, depression...
12.05.2017
Subcutaneous Administration of Ondansetron Case
Patient Case CC is a 61 year old female with colon cancer who has no comorbidities and no known drug allergies. She is NPO as...