The nurse in the tuberculosis clinic recognizes that different racial groups are known to metabolize isoniazid (INH) differently
Which racial group is most likely to experience overdose and neuropathy with standard dosing regimens of isoniazid, because this group metabolizes INH at a slower rate? 1. Native American
2. Black
3. Japanese.
4. White
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Rationale:
1. Ninety percent of Native Americans metabolize isoniazid slowly, so individuals from this race require less medication to avoid neuropathic symptoms.
2. Greater than 50% of Blacks metabolize isoniazid slowly.
3. Only 7–34% of Japanese clients metabolize isoniazid slowly.
4. Less than 50% of Whites metabolize isoniazid slowly.
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