Assignment CASE STUDY: Patient CB has a history of strokes

Assignment CASE STUDY: Patient CB has a history of strokes

Assignment CASE STUDY: Patient CB has a history of strokes

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

2. Explain how the factor you selected might influence the pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic processes in the patient from the case study above.

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

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

CASE STUDY: 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