Who Is Most Likely an Ultrarapid Metabolizer

question 2

Multiple Choice

Who is most likely an ultrarapid metabolizer?

• A) Sharon, who has very high levels of CYP-3 cytochrome P450
• B) Marc, who has a polymorphism decreasing the activity of CYP-2 cytochrome P450
• C) Kip, who requires a very low dose of ibuprofen for it to be effective
• D) Sava, who experienced extreme side effects from an otherwise low dose of loperamide

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Definitions:

Electroconvulsive Therapy

A medical treatment most commonly used for severe major depression which involves inducing seizures in patients under general anesthesia through electrical currents.

Severely Depressed

A state of major depression characterized by intense symptoms that significantly impair one's ability to function.

Drug Therapy

the treatment of a disease or condition with medication.

Placebo Effect

The phenomenon where patients experience a perceived improvement in their condition solely because they believe they are receiving treatment.