Why Is Pharmacogenetics/pharmacogenomics of Particular Interest in Treating Patients with Psychiatric/mental

question 12

Multiple Choice

Why is pharmacogenetics/pharmacogenomics of particular interest in treating patients with psychiatric/mental health problems?

• A)Psychiatric medications may be effective in only a small group of patients.
• B)Genetics restricts patients to only one drug in each classification.
• C)Most psychiatric illnesses are single-gene disorders with predictable drug responses.
• D)Psychotropic medications have few side effects.

Understand the process and significance of hereditary genetic transfer from parents to children.

Recognize the impact of brain injuries on personality and behavior.

Identify the role of genetic predispositions in human behavior and fears.

Comprehend the scope and focus of biological psychology.

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Definitions:

Sibling

A person’s brother or sister; individuals having one or both parents in common.

Expectations

The belief or anticipation about the way events, behaviors, or things are supposed to unfold.

Later-born Children

Children who are not the firstborn in their families, which can sometimes influence their personality and behavior due to their birth order.

First-born Child

Refers to a person's first biological or adopted child, who may experience unique developmental influences and family dynamics.