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Review the case study below

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:

1. Atenolol 12.5 mg daily
2. Doxazosin 8 mg daily
3. Hydralazine 10 mg qid
4. Sertraline 25 mg daily
5. Simvastatin 80 mg daily

Assignment

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

1. Select one the following factors: genetics, gender, ethnicity, age, or behavior factors.

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.

• Level one heading, Supported by at least three current, credible sources. fully adheres to current APA writing rules and style. 2-3 pages and a references page