Homework: Pharmacotherapy for Cardiovascular Disorders
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:
a. Warfarin 5 mg daily MWF and 2.5 mg daily T, TH, Sat, Sun
b. Aspirin 81 mg daily
c. Metformin 1000 mg po bid
d. Glyburide 10 mg bid
e. Atenolol 100 mg po daily
f. Motrin 200 mg 1-3 tablets every 6 hours as needed for pain
Directions for paper:
Write a 2 to 3 pages paper that addresses the following:
A. Explain how the factor you selected might influence the pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic processes in the patient from the case study you were assigned. My chosen factor is obesity.
B. Describe how changes in the processes might impact the patient's recommended drug therapy. Be specific and provide examples.
C. Explain how you might improve the patient's drug therapy plan and explain why you would make these recommended improvements.
Format your homework according to the give formatting requirements:
a. The answer must be double spaced, typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
b. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the course title, the student's name, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
c. Also include a reference page. The references and Citations should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.