Chapter 6 Pharmacogenomics

Question 1

Pharmacogenomics

Answer 1

Study of how drugs have different metabolism and effect between different individuals.

Question 2

Poor metabolizer phenotype

Answer 2

Warrants an decrease in drug dose

Question 3

Ultra-rapid metabolizer phenotype

Answer 3

Requires higher doses of medication.

Question 4

CYP2D6

Answer 4

Effects codeine, beta-blocker, and anti-psychotics

Question 5

CYP2C9

Answer 5

Effects Warfarin (usually needs lower doses)

Usually seen among different races.