The Nurse Notes That the Client Is Rapidly Developing a Decreased

question 9

Multiple Choice

The nurse notes that the client is rapidly developing a decreased response to a medication. This decreased response is known as:

• A) pharmacogenetics.
• B) tachyphylaxis.
• C) drug accumulation.
• D) drug toxicity.

---

Definitions:

Indigenous Populations

Denotes ethnic groups who are the original inhabitants of a given region, having distinct cultural, social, and historical ties to their ancestral territories.

Measles

A highly contagious viral disease characterized by fever, cough, and a rash, primarily affecting children and preventable by vaccination.

Genetic Makeup

The set of genes or genetic information that an organism carries, determining its characteristics and traits.

Ancestry

The lineage or genetic heritage of an individual or species, tracing back through generations.