The nurse is reviewing the concept of drug polymorphism. Which factors contribute to drug polymorphism? (Select all that apply.)
a. The number of drugs ordered by the phy-sician
b. Inherited factors
c. The patient's diet and nutritional status
d. Different dosage forms of the same drug
e. The patient's health beliefs and practices
f. The patient's drug history
g. The various available forms of a drug
ANS: B, C, E
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