Case Study 2

1000 WORDSPatient 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, SunAspirin 81 mg dailyMetformin 1000 mg po bidGlyburide 10 mg bidAtenolol 100 mg po dailyMotrin 200 mg 1–3 tablets every 6 hours as needed for pain.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.