Describe the pathophysiology of myocardial infarction

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PART I: Pharmacology (1-2 pages)

Choose two medications listed for this patient to review. Using course resources, WCU library sources, and other external sources, fully investigate and review your chosen medications. Identify the following for both medications: ?

Patient name?
Patient age?
Name of medication ?
Mechanism of action ?
Dosage, route, frequency ?
Indications/Diagnosis?
Possible side effects?
Health promotion related to diagnosis ?
Patient education
Possible external sources include Medscape (www.Medscape.comLinks to an external site. (you will need to make an account), UptoDate (available through the WCU Library database), and Lexicomp (available through the WCU Library database.)?

?Remember to include APA Style citations and references.

?PART II: Pathophysiology (1-2 pages)

Using your textbook, library resources, and other external resources, address the following questions:?

Describe the pathophysiology of hypertension.?
What risk factors are present in this case study??
Describe the pathophysiology of myocardial infarction.?
What risk factors are present in this case study??
How do hypertension and myocardial infarction interrelate with one another?
PART III: Physical Assessment (1-2 pages)

Describe the elements of physical assessment you would expect to complete. Address the following: ?

What pertinent medical, surgical, family, and social history is available? ?
What are the expected findings based on the history and physical assessment provided? ?
What labs and diagnostics would you anticipate for this patient?

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