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debasdf

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Because of hereditary influence, drug action may vary from a predicted drug response. This variance is known as:
 
  a. biotransformation.
  b. tachyphylaxis.
  c. pharmacogenetics.
  d. transcription factors.

Question 2

The nurse notes that the client is rapidly developing a decreased response to a medication. This decreased response is known as:
 
  a. pharmacogenetics.
  b. tachyphylaxis.
  c. drug accumulation.
  d. drug toxicity.


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carojassy25

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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Pharmacogenetics is the effect of a drug action that varies from a predicted drug response because of genetic factors or hereditary influence.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Tachyphylaxis refers to a rapid decrease in response to the drug.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Excellent

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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