AMNH GENETIC AND GENOMIC IN
NURSING EXAM
Why do genetic counseling programs include extensive courses on laboratory methods
in genetics - -To help patients understand testing procedures and results
What is the heritability estimate for schizophrenia in the general populations - -80%
Caucasian take more warfarin than asia - -Many Asian do not breath down warfarin as
fast as caucasians, so the drug is more effective at lower dosages
What type of genetic test process information about as a symptomatic person's risk for
having a child with a specific autosomal recessive disorder in the future - -Carrier test
What variable in a person with CAD increase the likelihood of a strong influence in its
expression - -the problems is severe before age 50
An adult daughter whose mother gas bipolar disease because she engages in all of the
following behaviors. Which behavior should be explored further as a manifestation of
bipolar disease - -Making frequent purchases of expensive clothing that she never
wears
A woman whose sister tested + for a specific mutation in the BRCA1 gene, which
increases the risk of breath and ovarian cancer, is found not th have mutation but does
have a mutation of unknown significance near the known mutation site. How should this
woman be counseled? - -She should be informed that she does not have the specific
mutation but that because another mutation is present she should be vigilant about
screening.
What should be told to the pt who have been found to have genetic mutation that
increase the risk of colon cancer and says he does not want any of his family to know
about their result - -It is not required that you tell anyone about this Renault, However
because your sibling and children may also be at risk for common cancer, you should
think about how this information might help them
Why is pharmacokinetics of particular interest in treating pt with psychiatric health
problems - -Psychiatric meds may be effective in only a small group of Pts.
A pt with a very high concentration of insulin receptors on cells that require insulin for
glucose to enter. How should insulin dosages be adjusted for this patient to have blood
glucose levels with the normal range - -Insulin dosages should be decreased because
the drug will exert its action at lower concentrations
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Why are general physician and surgeons NOT considered to be genetics professionals -
-The focus on their professional education is the study of Medicine rather than genetics
Which type of body tissue have the highest risk for cancer development - -Any tissue
that retains the ability to divide
Under which condition would genetic testing for predisposition to an inherited disorder in
a miner be considered reasonable - -When the risk is high and prophylaxis to reduce
disorder severity is available.
Which statement about cancer is true - -Cancer cells arise from normal cells
Which type of genetic testing is the more sensitive method for detecting any mutation in
a specific gene - -Direct DNA sequencing
Which normal cell characteristic is represented by the production of insulin in the beta
cells of the pancreas - -Performance of a differentiated function
How do genetic issues influence individual variation of the response to a specific drug -
-Polymorphism of genes encoding metabolizing enzymes
Which condition suggests attention ADHD - -9 yr old does not focuse on a favorite story
for longer than 3 min
Gene-to-gene interaction in which that action of one gene modified the expression of a
different gene - -Epistasis
Pt states that the origin of most cancer is genetic. What is the best response - -Cancers
arise in cells that have alteration in the genes
Woman as 3 aunts with breast cancer. Which genetic professional would be most
appropriate for assistance in helping her understand the health risk - -Genetic counsler
Fact about schizophrenia - -Copy number variants appear to play the most important
role in genetic risk for schizophrenia
In which body or cell area are most genes in the humans located - -Nucleus
Best description of the genetic contribution to onset of autism - -Known causes of
autism spectrum include copy number variants and chromosomal problems
Heritability estimate for addiction to alcohol in bot males and females - -50-60%
Which action reflects promoting of genomic care as part of comprehension health care -
-Ensuring that genomic issues potentially influencing a person health are incorporated
into routing care
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