Aldo Tagliatelli is 71 years old migrated to this country from Italy with his wife ten years ago. He is in hospital having treatment for a minor stroke. The stroke has affected his speech , as well as the movement of his right arm and hand (he is right-handed). He is recovering well and it is expected that he will be discharged home where his 68-year old wife, Mary will care for him. He is taking , and will continue to take , the diuretic hydrochlorothiazide and the B-blocker atenolol for hypertension. Added to this will be the anticoagulant warfarin. Discuss the factors both positive and negative affecting aldos adherence to his drug therapy.

Aldo Tagliatelli is 71 years old migrated to this country from Italy with his wife ten years ago. He is in hospital having treatment for a minor stroke. The stroke has affected his speech , as well as the movement of his right arm and hand (he is right-handed). He is recovering well and it is expected that he will be discharged home where his 68-year old wife, Mary will care for him. He is taking , and will continue to take , the diuretic hydrochlorothiazide and the B-blocker atenolol for hypertension. Added to this will be the anticoagulant warfarin. Discuss the factors both positive and negative affecting aldos adherence to his drug therapy.

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Chapter7: Drug Sources, Schedules, And Dosages

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