Pharmacogenetics Quiz
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Which population is the HLA-B*1502 test effective for?

  • African descent populations
  • All populations
  • European descent populations
  • Asian descent populations (correct)

What is the major cause of toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN)?

  • Adverse effect of pharmaceuticals (correct)
  • Infection
  • Genetic mutation
  • Environmental factors

What is the incidence rate of toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN) per million population per year?

  • 15-20
  • 1-5 (correct)
  • 10-15
  • 5-10

Which enzyme is responsible for the conversion of codeine to morphine in the body?

<p>CYP2D6 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the clinical relevance of genetic variation in drug metabolizing enzymes?

<p>It can affect the conversion of codeine to morphine (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of CYP2D6 in the metabolism of tamoxifen?

<p>It converts tamoxifen into endoxifen (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which phase of metabolism is responsible for introducing functional groups such as -OH, -NH2, -COOH into a drug molecule?

<p>Phase I (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which enzyme is involved in the metabolism of more than 75% of drugs in use?

<p>CYP3A4/5 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which gene is a good candidate gene for the metabolism of Mercaptopurine (Purinethol) and azathioprine?

<p>TPMT (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which gene influences enzyme activity and has different genotypes with varying enzyme activity levels?

<p>TMPT (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers
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