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A Prescriber Is Considering Pharmacogenetic Testing (PGx)for a Medication Even

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A prescriber is considering pharmacogenetic testing (PGx) for a medication even though no alternative therapy exists.What issues should the nurse discuss with the prescriber?


A) If the test reveals the client to be a nonresponder,is it ethical to prescribe the medication anyway?
B) If the test inaccurately categorizes the client as a nonresponder and the medication is not prescribed,what are the implications?
C) If the client is sensitive to the drug and will experience adverse effects,should dosing be decreased?
D) If the client is a nonresponder to the medication,should that information be revealed to the client?
E) If the client is prescribed this medication,what follow-up schedule is necessary?

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