Problem: Case Study of a Patient Hypertension/Hyperlipidemia
Patient with obesity diagnosed with hypertension and hyperlipidemia. Drugs currently prescribed include the following:
o Atenolol 12.5 mg daily
o Doxazosin 8 mg daily
o Hydralazine 10 mg qid
o Sertraline 25 mg daily
o Simvastatin 80 mg daily
a. Explain how the factor you selected might influence the pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic processes in the patient from the case study you were assigned.
b. Describe how changes in the processes might impact the patient's recommended drug therapy. Be specific and provide examples.
c. Explain how you might improve the patient's drug therapy plan and explain why you would make these recommended improvements. Be specific when discussing drug therapy.
The response must include a reference list. Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, double-space, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.