Assignment: Pharmacotherapeutics for Cardiovascular Disorders
Patient CB has a history of strokes. The patient has been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and hyperlipidemia. Drugs currently prescribed include the following:
1) Glipizide 10 mg po daily
2) HCTZ 25 mg daily
3) Atenolol 25 mg po daily
4) Hydralazine 25 mg qid
5) Simvastatin 80 mg daily
6) Verapamil 180 mg CD daily
Select one of the following factors: genetics, gender, ethnicity, age, or behavior factors.
Write 2 to 3 pages that addresses the following:
1) Explain how the factor you selected might influence the pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic processes in the patient from the case study.
2) Describe how changes in the processes might impact the patient's recommended drug therapy. Be specific and provide examples.
3) Explain how you might improve the patient's drug therapy plan and explain why you would make these recommended improvements.
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
(1) The answer should be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
(2) The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
(3) Also include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.