A patient's genetic testing indicates presence of a genetic polymorphism of the CYP 450 enzyme. The nurse expects this difference to be one of which classifications? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Extensive
2. Poor
3. Normal
4. Ultrarapid
5. Inefficient
1,2,4
Rationale 1: "Extensive" is one of the classifications used to describe this change in drug metabolism.
Rationale 2: "Poor" is one of the classifications used to describe this change in drug metabolism
Rationale 3: Since this patient has a change, the metabolism would not be classified as "normal."
Rationale 4: "Ultrarapid" is one of the classifications used to describe this change in drug metabolism.
Rationale 5: "Inefficient" is not used to describe this change.
Global Rationale: "Extensive," "poor," and "ultrarapid" are all classifications used to describe this change in drug metabolism. Since this patient has a change, the metabolism would not be classified as "normal." "Inefficient" is not used to describe this change.
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