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?

<p>Because drugs are always changing and have different effects on different individuals (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

What is the significance of pharmacology in the nursing profession?

<p>It is essential for nurses in all settings (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is most often directly involved in patient care?

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

What is the study of pharmacology like?

<p>It is a gradual process that continues throughout life (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where do nurses apply their knowledge of pharmacology?

<p>In clinics, hospitals, and home care (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who needs to study pharmacology?

<p>Nurses in all settings, including students and teachers (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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