Pharmacotherapy for Cardiovascular Disorders

Consider the following case study:Patient AO has a history of obesity and has recently gained 9 pounds. The patient has been diagnosed with hypertension and hyperlipidemia. Drugs currently prescribed include the following:ú Atenolol 12.5 mg dailyú Doxazosin 8 mg dailyú Hydralazine 10 mg qidú Sertraline 25 mg dailyú Simvastatin 80 mg dailyTo prepare:Review ÿÿÿÿÿthis week?s media presentation on hypertension and hyperlipidemia, as well ÿÿÿÿÿas Chapters 19 and 20 of the Arcangelo and Peterson text.Select ÿÿÿÿÿone one the following factors: genetics, gender, ethnicity, age, or ÿÿÿÿÿbehavior factors.Reflect ÿÿÿÿÿon how the factor you selected might influence the patient?s ÿÿÿÿÿpharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic processes.Consider ÿÿÿÿÿhow changes in the pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic processes might ÿÿÿÿÿimpact the patient?s recommended drug therapy.Think ÿÿÿÿÿabout how you might improve the patient?s drug therapy plan based on the ÿÿÿÿÿpharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic changes. Reflect on whether you would ÿÿÿÿÿmodify the current drug treatment or provide an alternative treatment ÿÿÿÿÿoption for the patient.With these thoughts in mind:Post an explanation of how the factor you selected might influence the pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic processes in the patient from the case study. Then, describe how changes in the processes might impact the patient?s recommended drug therapy. Finally, explain how you might improve the patient?s drug therapy plan.- This work should have Introduction and conclusion- This work should have at 3 to 5current references (Year 2012 and up)- Use at least 2 references from class Learning ResourcesThe following Resources are not acceptable:1. Wikipedia2. Cdc.gov- nonhealthcare professionals section3. Webmd.com4. Mayoclinic.comRequired Readings**Arcangelo, V. P., Peterson, A. M., Wilbur, V., & Reinhold, J. A. (Eds.). (2017). Pharmacotherapeutics for advanced practice: A practical approach (4th ed.). Ambler, PA: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.Chapter 19, ?Hypertension? ÿÿÿÿÿ(pp. 257-272)This chapter examines the relationships between the cardiovascular, ÿÿÿÿÿnervous, and renal systems. It then describes diagnostic criteria for ÿÿÿÿÿhypertension patients, drugs used to treat hypertension and possible ÿÿÿÿÿadverse reactions, monitoring patient response, and patient education.Chapter 20, ?Hyperlipidemia? ÿÿÿÿÿ(pp. 275-286)This chapter explores causes of hyperlipidemia, treatments for ÿÿÿÿÿhyperlipidemia patients, and methods for monitoring patient response. It ÿÿÿÿÿalso reviews strategies for risk assessment and patient education.Chapter 21, ?Chronic Stable ÿÿÿÿÿAngina? (pp. 289-303)This chapter begins by exploring factors that contribute to chronic stable ÿÿÿÿÿangina, types of drugs used in treatment, and diagnostic criteria for ÿÿÿÿÿinitiating drug therapy. It also examines methods for monitoring patient ÿÿÿÿÿresponse to treatment and educating patients on self-care.Chapter 22, ?Heart Failure? ÿÿÿÿÿ(pp. 305-322)This chapter examines the process of prescribing drugs to treat heart ÿÿÿÿÿfailure and explores effects of prescribed drugs, proper dosages, and ÿÿÿÿÿpossible adverse reactions.Chapter 50, ?Pharmacotherapy ÿÿÿÿÿfor Venous Thromboembolism Prevention and Treatment, Stroke Prevention in ÿÿÿÿÿAtrial Fibrillation, and Thromboembolism Prevention with Mechanical Heart ÿÿÿÿÿValves? (pp. 863-886)This chapter covers drug therapy options for three disorders requiring anticoagulants: venous thromboembolism, atrial fibrillation, and ischemic stroke. It also explains the process of initiating and managing drug therapy for patients with these disorders.**Drugs.com. (2012). Retrieved from http://www.drugs.com/This website presents a comprehensive review of prescription and over-the-counter drugs including information on common uses and potential side effects. It also provides updates relating to new drugs on the market, support from health professionals, and a drug-drug interactions checker.Required MediaLaureate Education, Inc. (Executive Producer). (2012). Hypertension and hyperlipidemia. Baltimore, MD: Author.This media presentation outlines hypertension and hyperlipidemia including contributing factors, evaluation, treatment, and implications.

 

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