Pharmacotherapy For Cardiovascular Disorders – 2025 Examine the impact of patient factors that may lead to changes in pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic processes

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Pharmacotherapy For Cardiovascular Disorders – 2025

   Examine the impact of patient factors that may lead to changes in pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic processes on patient drug therapy for cardiovascular disorders. Below is the case scenario/case study that you will use for the assignment. 

Patient HM has a history of atrial fibrillation and a transient ischemic attack (TIA). The patient 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

Assignment Directions:

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.
  • Select one the following factors: genetics, gender, ethnicity, age, or behavior factors.
  • Reflect on how the factor you selected might influence the patient’s pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic processes.
  • Explain how you might improve the patient’s drug therapy plan and explain why you would make these recommended improvements.
  • Explain how the factor you selected might influence the pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic processes in the patient 

-Your paper must address all THREE of the factors listed

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