1. It is important for the PMHNP to recognize differences in pharmacokinetics to safely prescribe and monitor medications. Which of the following statements does the competent PMHNP identify as true?
A.
About 1 out of 5 Asians requires lower-than-normal doses of some antidepressants and antipsychotics.
B.
The term polymorphic refers to the body’s ability to break a medication down several ways, and this patient may require higher doses of certain antidepressants and antipsychotics.
C.
About 1 out of 30 Caucasians requires lower doses of some antidepressants and antipsychotics.
D.
Most enzyme pathways do not have interactions between the newer medications.