A Provider Recommends Genetic Testing of a Patient Before Prescribing

question 3

Multiple Choice

A provider recommends genetic testing of a patient before prescribing a medication. What response should the provider give when asked by the patient about the purpose of genetic testing?

• A) "Genetic testing better establishes the drug's therapeutic index."
• B) "Such testing will tell us how quickly your body is likely to metabolize, or process, the drug."
• C) "The testing helps identify any factors that could affect psychosocial variation in the drug's response."
• D) "It guides the production of a drug that is tailored to your individual genetic makeup."

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