Running Head: PHARMACOLOGY 2 Hypertension and Hyperlipidemia Student Name Institution Author Note High blood pressure and hyperlipidemia cases are continually increasing in our society. Some of the factors that cause these conditions include aging, lifestyle, gender, genetic factors, or ethnicity. This paper discusses the first case scenario of patient AO, the different processes involved in the treatment, and how the patient’s medical therapy may be improved. Patient AO has been diagnosed with hypertension and hyperlipidemia. Besides, the patient recently gained nine pounds in weight. There are many ways to treat hypertension and hyperlipidemia using thiazide diuretics, angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs), among other drugs. However, before administering these drugs, one should consider their