The nurse anticipates a reduced dosage due to cultural differences when caring for patients from what cultural groups? (Select all that apply.)
A) Arab Americans
B) Asian Americans
C) African Americans
D) White American
E) Native American
A, B
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Because of differences in liver enzyme functioning among Arab Americans and Asian Americans, patients in these ethnic groups may not metabolize antiseizure agents in the same way as patients in other ethnic groups. They may require not only lower doses to achieve the same therapeutic effects but also frequent dose adjustment. Nothing indicates a need to alter dosage for African Americans, Whites, or Native Americans.
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