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What are drug reactions that are unpredictable and unexplained referred to as?
What are drug reactions that are unpredictable and unexplained referred to as?
- Genetic variations
- Pharmacogenetic responses
- Customized drug therapy
- Idiosyncratic responses (correct)
What is the study of the role of heredity in drug responses called?
What is the study of the role of heredity in drug responses called?
- Pharmacogenetics (correct)
- Genetic variation
- Pharmacology
- Drug toxicology
What is a significant portion of drug induced toxicities attributed to?
What is a significant portion of drug induced toxicities attributed to?
- Genetic differences in enzymes (correct)
- DNA variations
- Heredity
- Environmental factors
What is the potential benefit of using DNA tests before administering a drug?
What is the potential benefit of using DNA tests before administering a drug?
What is the expected outcome of the advancements in pharmacogenetics and the Human Genome Project?
What is the expected outcome of the advancements in pharmacogenetics and the Human Genome Project?
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