A patient of Japanese descent describes a family trait that manifests frequently: She says that members of her family often have “strong reactions” after taking certain medications, but her white...

A patient of Japanese descent describes a family trait that manifests frequently: She says that members of her family often have “strong reactions” after taking certain medications, but her white friends have no problems with the same dosages of the same drugs. The nurse recognizes that, because of this trait, which statement applies? a She may need lower dosages of the medications prescribed. b She may need higher dosages of the medications prescribed. c She should not receive these medications because of potential problems with metabolism. d These situations vary greatly, and her accounts may not indicate a valid cause for concern.