A Provider Recommends Genetic Testing of a Patient Before Prescribing

A provider recommends genetic testing of a patient before prescribing a medication. What response should the provider give when asked by the patient about the purpose of genetic testing?

A) "Genetic testing better establishes the drug's therapeutic index."
B) "Such testing will tell us how quickly your body is likely to metabolize, or process, the drug."
C) "The testing helps identify any factors that could affect psychosocial variation in the drug's response."
D) "It guides the production of a drug that is tailored to your individual genetic makeup."