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Case Study 1: Hypertension Management in a 50-Year-Old Patient
Objective: Understand the pharmacologic treatment of hypertension, evaluate drug interactions, an
Jun 02, 2025
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Case Study 1: Hypertension Management in a 50-Year-Old Patient
Objective: Understand the pharmacologic treatment of hypertension, evaluate drug interactions, and individualize care plans.
Patient Profile:
Age: 50
Gender: Male
Height/Weight: 5’9”, 230 lbs
Medical History: Hypertension (diagnosed 3 years ago), Type 2 Diabetes (well-controlled with metformin), elevated cholesterol
Current Medications: Metformin 500 mg BID, Atorvastatin 20 mg daily
Blood Pressure: 160/98 mmHg
Instructions for Students:
Assess the patient’s current medications and identify potential interactions.
Recommend a pharmacologic treatment plan for hypertension. Consider first-line and alternative medications.
Justify your medication choice based on patient history and current guidelines.
Discuss any adjustments needed in the patient’s other medications (e.g., statins, diabetes medications) if new drugs are introduced.
Monitor: List parameters for monitoring the efficacy and safety of the chosen therapy (e.g., BP, kidney function, side effects).
Counsel: Create patient education points focusing on medication adherence, lifestyle changes, and potential side effects.
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