Week 2 - Cardiovascular System

Advanced Pharmacology

Week 2: Cardiovascular System
    •    Review required learning resources

Case Study:

Patient HM has a history of atrial fibrillation and a transient ischemic attack (TIA). Thepatient 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

Assignment: write a 2-3 page paper 

     •    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. Be specific when discussing drug therapy.

   •    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.