Pharmacology

Base on the highlighted scenario - 2- to 3-page paper ( 5 APA style refences / citations no older than 5 years) 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.

· 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

·

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

explain how the factor you selected might influence the pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic processes in the patient from the case study you were assigned.--

Levels of Achievement:

Describe how changes in the processes might impact the patient's recommended drug therapy. Be specific and provide examples.--

Levels of Achievement:

Explain how you might improve the patient's drug therapy plan, and explain why you would make these recommended improvements.--

Levels of Achievement:

Written Expression and Formatting - Paragraph Development and Organization: Paragraphs make clear points that support well developed ideas, flow logically, and demonstrate continuity of ideas. Sentences are carefully focused--neither long and rambling nor short and lacking substance.--

Levels of Achievement:

Written Expression and Formatting - English writing standards: Correct grammar, mechanics, and proper punctuation--

Levels of Achievement:

Written Expression and Formatting - The paper follows correct APA format for title page, headings, font, spacing, margins, indentations, page numbers, running head, parenthetical/in-text citations, and reference list.--

Levels of Achievement: