Members of a particular East Asian ethnic group are known to be ...

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Members of a particular East Asian ethnic group are known to be poor drug metabolizers. This puts members of this group at risk for what?
 
  A) Decreased therapeutic effect
  B) Paradoxical drug effects
  C) Adverse drug effects
  D) Increased drug resistance

Question 2

Jill is scheduled to begin a clinical rotation at an outpatient mental health clinic that is in a neighborhood with a large number of Asian residents.
 
  Since Jill does not share this cultural background with her potential clients, how should she begin to promote her own cultural sensitivity?
 
  A) Reflect on, analyze, and foster awareness of her own culture
  B) Ask to be paired with a classmate who is of Asian descent
  C) Do research on the differences between her own culture and that of her future clients
  D) Expose herself to as many different cultures as possible before her rotation begins

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Answer to Question 1

Ans: C
People who are poor drug metabolizers have an increased risk of experiencing adverse drug effects by virtue of decreased enzyme activity.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: A
Introspection and self-analysis regarding one's own cultural background and membership in particular subcultures are important. Cultural sensitivity requires the nurse to develop awareness of his or her attitudes, beliefs, values, and communication style. This is a more effective starting place than researching or exploring other cultures prior to developing self-awareness.