Table 2.
Questions assessing pharmacogenomics and genetics knowledge among healthcare workers (N = 552).
| Choose the Correct Answer: | Correct Answer | True n (%) | False n (%) | Do Not Know n (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Humans have 48 chromosomes. | False | 196 (38.8%) | 281 (55.6%) | 28 (5.5%) |
| 2. Adenine (A) only pairs with cytosine (C) and Thymine (T) only pairs with Guanine (G). | False | 148 (29.3%) | 183 (36.2%) | 174 (34.5%) |
| 3. Pharmacogenomics seeks to individualize therapy based on the patient’s genetic profile. | True | 407 (80.6%) | 32 (6.3%) | 66 (13.1%) |
| 4. Genetic changes can cause adverse reactions. | True | 395 (78.2%) | 45 (8.9%) | 65 (12.9%) |
| 5. Pharmacogenomics testing is recommended by FDA for certain drugs. | True | 335 (66.3%) | 16 (3.2%) | 154 (30.5%) |
| 6. Genetic changes can affect the patient’s response to certain drugs. | True | 451 (89.3%) | 16 (3.2%) | 38 (7.5%) |
| 7. Genes can be activated or deactivated by other genes. | True | 379 (75.0%) | 38 (7.5%) | 88 (17.4%) |
| 8. Every cell of the body contains the whole genome. | False | 338 (66.9%) | 67 (13.3%) | 100 (19.8%) |
| 9. Environmental factors, such as cigarette smoke, can affect gene activity. | True | 379 (75.0%) | 52 (10.3%) | 74 (14.7%) |