title: Individual variations in drug responses.
abstract: This article provides an overview of the modifiable and non-modifiable variables that influence drug responses. Knowledge of these issues need to be known by nurses to assure adequate medication is prescribed and treatment adherence occurs.
authors.affiliation: University of Missouri-Kansas City, Kansas City, MO, USA.
authors.forename: Peggy
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Ward-Smith
mesh_terms: D003577:Cytochrome P-450 Enzyme System / Q000187:drug effects / Q000235:genetics; D016903:Drug Monitoring / Q000451:nursing; D004358:Drug Therapy / Q000451:nursing / Q000523:psychology; D064420:Drug-Related Side Effects and Adverse Reactions; D023281:Genomics; D006801:Humans; D008019:Life Style; D055118:Medication Adherence / Q000208:ethnology / Q000523:psychology; D024802:Nurse's Role; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D011110:Polymorphism, Genetic / Q000187:drug effects / Q000235:genetics; D016896:Treatment Outcome
chemical_list: D003577:Cytochrome P-450 Enzyme System