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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, SunAspirin 81 mg dailyMetformin 1000 mg po bidGlyburide 10 mg bidAtenolol 100 mg po dailyMotrin 200 mg 1–3 tablets every 6 hours as needed for pain.
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, SunAspirin 81 mg dailyMetformin 1000 mg po bidGlyburide 10 mg bidAtenolol 100 mg po dailyMotrin 200 mg 1–3 tablets every 6 hours as needed for pain.
- 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.
