PHARMACOLOGY WEEK 2 ASSIGNMENT
Write a 2- to 3-page paper that addresses the following:
Explain how the factor you selected might influence the pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic processes in the patient from the case study you were assigned.
Describe how changes in the processes might impact the patient’s recommended drug therapy. Be specific and provide examples.
Explain how you might improve the patient’s drug therapy plan and explain why you would make these recommended improvements.
THESE ARE THE 3 KEY POINTS TO FOCUS ON. YOU NEED GOOD RESEARCH ARTICLES TO BACK WHATEVER YOU WRITE. I SELECTED AGE!!!
THIS IS ABOUT AN ELDERLY PATIENT WITH CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES AND DIABETES
Below is the case study scenario for this week’s assignment:
Patient HM is a 71yo AA female with a history of atrial fibrillation and a transient ischemic attack (TIA). She has been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, hypertension, hyperlipidemia and ischemic heart disease. Drugs currently prescribed include the following:
Warfarin 5 mg daily MWF and 2.5 mg daily T, TH, Sat, Sun
Aspirin 81 mg daily
Metformin 1000 mg po bid
Glyburide 10 mg bid
Atenolol 100 mg po daily
Motrin 200 mg 1–3 tablets every 6 hours as needed for pain
Please make sure to address ALL aspects of the assignments:
Review the case study assigned by your Instructor for this Assignment.
Select one the following factors: genetics, gender, ethnicity, age, or behavior factors.
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