A nurse explains to a student nurse that pharmacogenetics is a relatively new area within pharmacology. Which statement best describes the potential of this new area?
A. To customize drugs and prevent idiosyncratic responses
B. To reduce the overall number of drugs and their associated adverse effects
C. To reduce medication errors and provide optimal drug choices
D. To provide cost-effective pharmacotherapy and higher drug efficacy
Answer: A
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