AMNH GENETICS GENOMICS GENETHICS
FOR NURSING EXAM SCRIPT SOLVED
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
GRADED A+
◉ Genotype. Answer: genetic makeup of an organism
◉ Alleles. Answer: different versions of a gene
◉ Dominant blood type alleles. Answer: A and B
◉ Recessive blood type allele. Answer: O
◉ Protein synthesis. Answer: using genes to make proteins needed for
physiologic function and cellular regulation
◉ Why should Asians be started on a low dose of warfarin?. Answer:
they have an enzyme that can reduce the metabolism of warfarin (so
they're INR needs to be monitored frequently)
◉ Inherited genes. Answer: DNA changes that are passed form one
generation to another
, ◉ Susceptibility genes. Answer: genes that increase the risk for a
disorder
◉ Protective genes. Answer: genes that decrease the risk for a
disorder
◉ Microbiome. Answer: microorganisms that coexist in and on
someone; most are normal flora; most cases they'll protect you
◉ What types of diseases can be genetically inherited?. Answer:
hemophilia, sickle cell, diabetes, and hypertension
◉ Penetrance. Answer: how often or how well a gene is expressed
◉ Expressivity. Answer: the degree of expression a person has when a
dominant gene is present
◉ Benefits of genetic testing. Answer: confirms diagnosis or
identifies at risk individuals
◉ Risks of genetic testing. Answer: results dont change,
psychological or social risks, risks for family disruption, some tests
have limited value for predicting future risk, and testing may identify
a great risk for a future serious health risk
FOR NURSING EXAM SCRIPT SOLVED
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
GRADED A+
◉ Genotype. Answer: genetic makeup of an organism
◉ Alleles. Answer: different versions of a gene
◉ Dominant blood type alleles. Answer: A and B
◉ Recessive blood type allele. Answer: O
◉ Protein synthesis. Answer: using genes to make proteins needed for
physiologic function and cellular regulation
◉ Why should Asians be started on a low dose of warfarin?. Answer:
they have an enzyme that can reduce the metabolism of warfarin (so
they're INR needs to be monitored frequently)
◉ Inherited genes. Answer: DNA changes that are passed form one
generation to another
, ◉ Susceptibility genes. Answer: genes that increase the risk for a
disorder
◉ Protective genes. Answer: genes that decrease the risk for a
disorder
◉ Microbiome. Answer: microorganisms that coexist in and on
someone; most are normal flora; most cases they'll protect you
◉ What types of diseases can be genetically inherited?. Answer:
hemophilia, sickle cell, diabetes, and hypertension
◉ Penetrance. Answer: how often or how well a gene is expressed
◉ Expressivity. Answer: the degree of expression a person has when a
dominant gene is present
◉ Benefits of genetic testing. Answer: confirms diagnosis or
identifies at risk individuals
◉ Risks of genetic testing. Answer: results dont change,
psychological or social risks, risks for family disruption, some tests
have limited value for predicting future risk, and testing may identify
a great risk for a future serious health risk
