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