A Provider May Consider Testing for CYP2D6 Variants Prior to Starting

question 1

Multiple Choice

A provider may consider testing for CYP2D6 variants prior to starting tamoxifen for breast cancer to:

• A)Ensure the patient will not have increased adverse drug reactions to the tamoxifen
• B)Identify potential drug-drug interactions that may occur with tamoxifen
• C)Reduce the likelihood of therapeutic failure with tamoxifen treatment
• D)Identify poor metabolizers of tamoxifen

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