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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Definitions:

Trypsin

An enzyme produced in the pancreas that helps digest proteins by breaking them down into amino acids during digestion.

Pepsin

A digestive enzyme found in the stomach that breaks down proteins into peptides, playing a crucial role in the digestive process.

Digestive Enzymes

Enzymes produced by the digestive system to break down complex molecules like proteins, carbohydrates, and fats into simpler forms that the body can absorb.

Phosphorylated

Describes a molecule that has undergone the addition of a phosphate group, a change that can alter the molecule's function and activity in biological processes.