Through Genetic Testing, a Client Learns of Having a Natural

question 10

Multiple Choice

Through genetic testing, a client learns of having a natural variation in a chromosome and gene. How should this finding affect the client's metabolism of medications?

• A) It will have no effect.
• B) Most medications will be metabolized as intended.
• C) There is a limited number of medications that the client can metabolize.
• D) The metabolism of medications will depend upon enzymes, transporters, or targets.

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Definitions:

Blood-Brain Barrier

A selective permeability barrier that separates the circulating blood from the brain and extracellular fluid in the central nervous system, protecting the brain from foreign substances.

Blood-Brain Barrier

A selective barrier formed by endothelial cells that protects the brain from harmful substances in the blood while allowing essential nutrients to pass through.

Hydrophobic Drugs

Medications characterized by their tendency to not mix well with water, influencing their absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion in the body.

Water-Soluble Drugs

Medications that can dissolve in water, allowing them to be readily absorbed into the bloodstream and distributed throughout the body for therapeutic effect.