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Peggy Ward-Smith¹

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Understanding factors influencing patient drug responses is crucial for nurses. This knowledge ensures appropriate medication is prescribed and treatment adherence is achieved.

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Area of Science:

Pharmacology
Nursing Science

Background:

Patient drug response is influenced by numerous factors.
Understanding these variables is essential for effective patient care.

Purpose of the Study:

To provide an overview of modifiable and non-modifiable variables affecting drug responses.
To highlight the importance of this knowledge for nursing practice.

Main Methods:

Literature review of factors impacting drug response.
Synthesis of information relevant to clinical nursing practice.

Main Results:

Identified key modifiable factors (e.g., lifestyle, adherence).
Identified key non-modifiable factors (e.g., genetics, age).

Conclusions:

Nurses require comprehensive knowledge of drug response variables.
This knowledge is critical for optimizing medication prescription and ensuring treatment adherence.