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Write a 2- to 3-page paper that addresses the following:

1. Review the case study for this Assignment.
2. Select one the following factors: genetics, gender, ethnicity, age, or behavior factors.
3. Reflect on how the factor you selected might influence the patient's pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic processes.
4. Consider how changes in the pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic processes might impact the patient's recommended drug therapy.
5. Think about how you might improve the patient's drug therapy plan based on the pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic changes.
6. Reflect on whether you would modify the current drug treatment or provide an alternative treatment option for the patient.

Assignment

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

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 improvements.

Case study assigned:

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:

Atenolol                     12.5 mg daily
Doxazosin                    8 mg daily
Hydralazine                10 mg qid
Sertraline                   25 mg daily
Simvastatin                 80 mg daily