Pharmacotherapy for Cardiovascular Disorders

    Write a 2- to 3-page paper that addresses the following:

Review the case study for this Assignment.

Select one the following factors: genetics, gender, ethnicity, age, or behavior factors.

Reflect on how the factor you selected might influence the patient’s pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic processes.

Consider how changes in the pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic processes might impact the patient’s recommended drug therapy.

Think about how you might improve the patient’s drug therapy plan based on the pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic changes. 

Reflect on whether you would modify the current drug treatment or provide an alternative treatment option for the patient.

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.

Case study assigned:

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

Supported by at least three current, credible sources. fully adheres to current APA manual writing rules and style. 2-3 pages and a references page