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Running head: PHARMACOTHERAPY FOR CARDIOVASCULAR DISORDERS 1
Pharmacotherapy for Cardiovascular Disorders
Brooke Thompson
Walden University
September 8, 2019

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PHARMACOTHERAPY FOR CARDIOVASCULAR DISORDERS 2
Pharmacotherapy for Cardiovascular Disorders
Case Scenarrio
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
This weeks assignment we are to evaluate the above scenario and chose a factor that may
influence the pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic processes. I have chosen to discuss
behavior and how it may impact the patients pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic processes.
The above scenario unfortunatley is a scenario we see far to often in todays array of patients. In
order to ne successful with the health goals and to achieve intended therapeutic goals a patient
must be able to be disciplined with themselves and scheduled. A patient that is overweight,
hypertension, a heart condition and also has a metabolic disorder such as diabetes are at a greater
risk for developing serious cardiovascular risks. Behaviors to engage in to decrease
cardiovascular risks are to maintain a healthy diet, reduce sodium intake, exercise regularly,

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Running head: PHARMACOTHERAPY FOR CARDIOVASCULAR DISORDERS Pharmacotherapy for Cardiovascular Disorders Brooke Thompson Walden University September 8, 2019 1 PHARMACOTHERAPY FOR CARDIOVASCULAR DISORDERS 2 Pharmacotherapy for Cardiovascular Disorders Case Scenarrio 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 This weeks assignment we are to evaluate the above scenario and chose a factor that may influence the pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic processes. I have chosen to discuss behavior and how it may impact the patients pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic processes. The above scenario unfortunatley is a scenario we see far to often in todays array of patients. In order to ne successful with the health goals and to achieve intended therapeutic goals a patient must be able to be disciplined with themselves and scheduled. A patient that is overweight, hypertension, a heart condition and also has a metabolic disorder such as diabetes are at a greater risk for developing serious cardiovascular risks. Behaviors to engage in to decrease cardiovasc ...
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