Describe how changes in the processes might impact patients

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Assignment: Biology

Scenario

LM is an 86-year-old female admitted to the emergency department with delirium. Her spouse is with her and verifies that LM adheres to the medications she is currently prescribed. She does not self-monitor her BP or heart rate at home.

PMH:

1. A Fib diagnosed 1 month ago
2. HTN x 10 years
3. CKD x 5 years
4. Osteoarthritis x 7 years
5. GERD x 20 years

Medications:

1. Digoxin 0.25 mg QD
2. Metoprolol XL 25mg QD
3. Warfarin 3 mg QD
4. APAP 650 mg TID
5. Omeprazole 20mg QD
6. Multivitamin QD

Allergies: NKDA

Social History:

1. Married to husband for 57 years
2. No smoking, alcohol, limited daily exercise (short walks each morning)

Write a 2 pages paper that addresses the following:

Question 1. Explain how the factor you selected might influence the pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic processes in the patient from the case study you were assigned.

Question 2. Describe how changes in the processes might impact the patient's recommended drug therapy. Be specific and provide examples.

Question 3. Explain how you might improve the patient's drug therapy plan and explain why you would make these recommended improvemen

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