Cultural , Environmental , and Genetic Influences on Drug Therapy
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چکیده
■ Describe the impact of culture, environment, and genetic variations on drug responses between individuals. ■ Identify known and possible factors that influence the cytochrome P-450 system. ■ Relate basic genetic concepts to the nurse anesthetist’s pharmacology practice. ■ Summarize the effect of common genetic polymorphisms on drug target proteins, drug metabolizing enzymes, and other biochemical systems that influence pharmacotherapy. ■ Devise a clinically relevant strategy for assessing factors that may affect an individual’s response to drugs.
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