Which Ethical Dilemma May Arise from the Application of Pharmagogenomics

question 54

Multiple Choice

Which ethical dilemma may arise from the application of pharmagogenomics? ​

• A)The use of embryonic stem cells for gene therapy. ​
• B)The discovery of a gene that predicts an unfavorable drug response in an individual, for whom there are no alternative treatments available.
• C)The use of vaccination to prevent diseases.
• D)The use of blood transfusions to treat diseases.
• E)The introduction of foreign genes to restore loss of vital gene function in a patient with an infectious disease.

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Definitions:

Discomfort Justification

The process of creating a reason or justification for enduring an unpleasant experience, often to reconcile cognitive dissonance.

Symbolic Self-Completion

A psychological theory suggesting individuals seek to acquire and display symbols that reflect their self-identity, especially when their identity is in question.

Induced Hypocrisy

A psychological state or condition whereby individuals are made to recognize the contradiction between their attitudes and behavior, often to prompt a change.

Paradigm

A typical example or pattern of something; a model that is especially prevalent in scientific theories or how particular sets of rules define a scientific discipline.