Pharmacotherapy

 

· Analyze the influence of patient factors on pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic processes

· Analyze the impact of changes in pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic processes on patient drug therapies

· Evaluate drug therapy plans for cardiovascular disorders

Cardiovascular / Respiratory Systems

CASE STUDY Assignment

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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