PL is a 64-year-old female with hypertension, chronic kidney…

PL is a 64-year-old female with hypertension, chronic kidney disease, and degenerative joint disease. She is 5’3”, weighs 135 lbs, and has a serum creatinine of 2.5 mg/dL at the time of admission for hip replacement surgery. The provider orders enoxaparin 30 mg SC every 12 hours for deep vein thrombosis prophylaxis to start post-operatively. Which of the following actions is most appropriate for the pharmacist to take?

A 52-year-old African American female is referred to pharmac…

A 52-year-old African American female is referred to pharmacy for hypertension management. She has no other medical conditions, and her current medications include a daily multivitamin. All labs are within normal limits. Her blood pressure today is 135/82 mmHg (was 132/79 mmHg at last clinic visit). Which drug regimen would be most appropriate in addition to lifestyle modifications?