Which of the Following Is a Factor That Determines How

question 15

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a factor that determines how a person will respond to a particular drug?

• A)general health
• B)body mass
• C)genetics
• D)general health and body mass
• E)All of the above are factors.

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Definitions:

Parenteral Nutrition

A method of feeding that bypasses the gastrointestinal tract, delivering nutrients directly into the bloodstream through a vein.

Parenteral Nutrition

Nutritional support given intravenously, bypassing the digestive tract, used for individuals who cannot obtain nutrition by oral or enteral routes.

Fluid Retention

The accumulation of excess fluid in the body's tissues, leading to swelling, often affecting the legs, feet, or abdomen.

Septicemia

A serious bloodstream infection caused by bacteria, leading to systemic inflammation and potentially life-threatening complications.