The Duration of a Client's Response to an Antidepressant Medication

question 10

Multiple Choice

The duration of a client's response to an antidepressant medication is shorter than normal.Which genetic finding could account for this abnormal response?

• A)The client lacks an enzyme to metabolize the drug.
• B)The enzyme that metabolizes the drug is only partially functional.
• C)A gene duplication may exist.
• D)Genes likely have no effect on this particular class of drugs.

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