If Considering Starting a Patient on the Nucleoside Reverse Transcriptase

question 12

Multiple Choice

If considering starting a patient on the nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NRTI) abacavir,the following testing is recommended prior to prescribing:

• A) Renal function
• B) HLA B*5701 testing
• C) Pancreatic enzyme levels
• D) CYP 450 enzyme activity

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Definitions:

Actor/Observer Bias

When interpreting our own behavior, the tendency to focus on situations rather than personality traits.

Deindividualization

A psychological state characterized by lowered self-evaluation and decreased concern for social evaluation, leading to uncharacteristic behavior, often in group contexts.

Ingroup/Outgroup Bias

A cognitive bias that causes individuals to view those within their own group more positively than those outside their group.

Just World Hypothesis

The just world hypothesis is the belief that people get what they deserve in life, leading individuals to rationalize injustice or misfortune that befalls others.