Posted: February 21st, 2023
pharmacology
Review the case study below
Patient AO has a history of obesity and has recently gained 9 pounds. The patient has been diagnosed with hypertension and hyperlipidemia. Drugs currently prescribed include the following:
Atenolol 12.5 mg daily
Doxazosin 8 mg daily
Hydralazine 10 mg qid
Sertraline 25 mg daily
Simvastatin 80 mg daily
Assignment
Write a 2- to 3-page paper that addresses the following:
Select one the following factors: genetics, gender, ethnicity, age, or behavior factors.
Assignment
Explain how the factor you selected might influence the pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic processes in the patient from the case study
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.
Level one heading, Supported by at least three current, credible sources. fully adheres to current APA writing rules and style. 2-3 pages and a references page