Which of the following best demonstrates the nurse's understanding of how genetics influence drug response when considering individual variations in drug responses?
a. Body weight
b. Poor kidney function
c. Cytochrome P-450 response
d. A drug-drug interaction
C
Cytochrome is dictated genetically and is very individualized.
Body weight may not necessarily be genetic.
Kidney function is a pathophysiologic response.
A drug-drug interaction is not a genetic response.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Analysis REF: p. 4
TOP: Nursing Process: Assessment
MSC: NCLEX Client Needs Category: Physiological Integrity: Physiological Adaptation
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