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.
patient in the scenario is on and how they can/cannot help the patient’s current situation. Please use the
following case for your assignment:
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:
• Glipizide 10 mg po daily
• HCTZ 25 mg daily
• Atenolol 25 mg PO daily
• Hydralazine 25 mg qid
• Simvastatin 80 mg daily
• Verapamil 180 mg CD daily