When Considering the Benefit of Pharmacogenomics, What Information Should the Prescriber

question 16

Multiple Choice

When considering the benefit of pharmacogenomics, what information should the prescriber include when prescribing a new medication?

• A) Stress the need to contact the primary health care prescriber immediately if side effects occur.
• B) Provide definitions and possible examples of related idiosyncratic responses to this medication.
• C) Explain any necessary precautions to take regarding medication administration.
• D) Give a detailed explanation regarding the method for discontinuing the medication, should it become necessary.

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Definitions:

Actual Authority

A legal concept where a party is officially granted the power to act on behalf of another, particularly in a business setting.

Implied Authority

The power of an agent to act on behalf of a principal, assumed to be granted due to the nature of the relationship, without explicit consent.

Actual Authority

The specific powers that a principal explicitly grants to an agent to act on their behalf.

Authority to Sell

The legal power granted, usually to an agent, to transfer the ownership of property from the seller to the buyer.