Optional discussion topic: Ethnic, cultural and genetic variations in drug therapy

Providing an answer to this topic is optional but can count towards your weekly participation grade.

In this discussion question, you are examining herbal and dietary supplements from a pharmacological perspective. Often you see folk remedies in the form of herbal preparations or dietary supplements.

Should you choose to accept the challenge, choose either a cultural, ethnic or genetic variation in pharmacologic therapy and share it with your classmates. I am attaching two resources to get you started. Use these two references. 250 words

Enjoy!

Dr. Lewis

Attached Files

Cultural and Genetic Diversity in America The Need for Individualized Rx Treatment.pdf

Cultural, genetic and environmental influences on drug therapy.pdf