Explain how the factor (i.e. genetics, gender, ethnicity, age or behavior) you selected might influence the pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic processes in the patient from the case study you were assigned.

Write a
2- to 3+ page paper that addresses the following:
Explain how the factor
(i.e. genetics, gender, ethnicity, age or behavior) 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.
Would you discontinue any medications, change the dosage, and/or add
medications to the patient’s regimen? DISCUSS EACH MEDICATION.

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, Sun
Aspirin 81 mg daily
Metformin 1000 mg po bid
Glyburide 10 mg bid
Atenolol 100 mg po daily
Motrin 200 mg 1–3 tablets every 6 hours as
needed for pain

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