Pharmacology: Factors Affecting Drug Response

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What is a factor that affects how an individual responds to a drug?

Occupation

Education

Age (correct)

Location

Why do different individuals respond differently to the same drug?

Because they have different health insurance plans

Because they are taking different medications

Because of individual factors such as genetics and body mass (correct)

Because they have different symptoms

What is a characteristic of many drugs?

They are prescribed for more than one disease (correct)

They are only prescribed for women

They are only prescribed for children

They are only prescribed for one disease

Why is pharmacology challenging?

Because drugs are always changing and have different effects on different individuals Signup and view all the answers

What is an individual factor that can influence how a person responds to a medication?

Health status Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of pharmacology in the nursing profession?

It is essential for nurses in all settings Signup and view all the answers

Who is most often directly involved in patient care?

Nurses Signup and view all the answers

What is the study of pharmacology like?

It is a gradual process that continues throughout life Signup and view all the answers

Where do nurses apply their knowledge of pharmacology?

In clinics, hospitals, and home care Signup and view all the answers

Who needs to study pharmacology?

Nurses in all settings, including students and teachers Signup and view all the answers

Pharmacology: Factors Affecting Drug Response

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Questions and Answers

What is a factor that affects how an individual responds to a drug?

Why do different individuals respond differently to the same drug?

What is a characteristic of many drugs?

Why is pharmacology challenging?

What is an individual factor that can influence how a person responds to a medication?

What is the significance of pharmacology in the nursing profession?

Who is most often directly involved in patient care?

What is the study of pharmacology like?

Where do nurses apply their knowledge of pharmacology?

Who needs to study pharmacology?

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