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Variations in Drug Response
Using the
knowledge you gained from the readings, evaluate how a typical drug, when
orally administered, may be handled differently by these two patients:
- Ms. Jones is a 30-year-old
female personal trainer that is 5’ 4” tall weighing 110lbs. She regularly
drinks socially and sometimes more than a bit when she meets with her
bi-weekly book club.
- Mr. Smith is a 65-year-old
software tester who is 6’ tall and weighs 235lbs. He drinks only
occasionally.
Assume no
other significant medical history or issues with either patient. In your
analysis, compare how the two patients will metabolize the drug considering
weight, gender, distribution of body water and body fat, age, metabolic state,
and alcohol use. Explain how these factors impact the pharmacokinetics of the
drug (half-life, dosage, route of administration, and elimination of the drug).
Evaluate the impact on the risk-benefits analysis of the use of this drug.
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