Which Way of Encouraging Use of Pharmacogenetic (PGx)information as It

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which way of encouraging use of pharmacogenetic (PGx) information as it applies to prescribing medications should the nurse avoid?

• A)Support efforts to make the use of this information mandatory.
• B)Become involved in educating prescribers about PGx.
• C)Encourage the use of electronic health records that flag PGx results when specific drugs are prescribed.
• D)Support efforts to develop and distribute templates or flow sheets that would assist prescribers in making prescribing decisions.

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