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:

Frequency

In general terms, it refers to how often something occurs within a specific interval or context, such as the number of repetitions of a wave per second in physics.

Expected Utility Theory

A normative model of decision making in which the decision maker weighs the personal importance and probabilities of different outcomes in choosing among alternatives in order to maximize overall satisfaction of personal goals.

Prescriptive

Relating to the imposition or enforcement of rules, norms, or recommendations, often in a directive way.

Normative Models

theoretical models that prescribe how people should behave or make decisions, often based on optimal outcomes or rational choice theory.