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Western Governors University> NURS C475 quiz 3 (answered & explained)2021 - increasing the risk for cancer development. gene damage by environmental carcinogens. b. Tumor suppressor genes reduce/suppress immune function, Question text Which statement best describes the role of tumor suppressor genes in cancer development? Select one: a. The presence of tumor suppressor genes increases the risk for ASDs. d. Males are affected four times more frequently than females. c. People with some neurolo...

Question text Feedback Question text A patient is 34 years old and concerned about possibly being a carrier for HNPCC because his father died of colon cancer at 39, his father’s sister died of colon cancer at age 41, and his brother (aged 37) now has colon cancer. The brother’s testing is negative for all the known mutations associated with inherited forms of colon cancer. How should this patient be counseled about his risk for colon cancer? Select one: a. Explain that testing for him would ...

Feedback Question text Question text How do genetic counselors provide genetic/ge nomic information to patients and families in a nondirective manner? Select one: a. Presenting all facts and available options in a manner that neither promotes nor excludes any legally permitted decision or action b. Filtering management options and focusing on the information that will support the decision they believe is right for the individual patient/family c. Skillfully directing the patient and family towar...

NURS C475 quiz 3 Question 2 1 points out of 1 Flag question increasing the risk for cancer development. gene damage by environmental carcinogens. b. Tumor suppressor genes reduce/suppress immune function, Question text Which statement best describes the role of tumor suppressor genes in cancer development? Select one: a. The presence of tumor suppressor genes increases the risk for ASDs. d. Males are affected four times more frequently than females. c. People with some neurologic disorders also ...

What would be the expected response to a skin injury if the involved tissue had lost the normal cell characteristic of contact inhibition? Select one: a. Failure of the wound to close b. Excessive growth of replacement tissue c. Replacement with scar tissue rather than skin d. Displacement of skin cells into other body tissues Feedback The correct answer is: Excessive growth of replacement tissue Question 2 Incorrect 0 points out of 1 Flag question Question text Which action reflec...

Which condition provides the greatest support for a strong genetic contribution to autism spectrum disorders (ASDs)? Select one: a. ASDs are more likely to occur in children of parents who are over 35 at time of conception. b. Concordance among dizygotic twins is 10%. c. People with some neurologic disorders also have features of ASDs. d. Males are affected four times more frequently than females. Feedback The correct answer is: Concordance among dizygotic twins is 10%. Question 2 Co...

NURS C475 quiz 3 Question 2 1 points out of 1 Flag question increasing the risk for cancer development. gene damage by environmental carcinogens. b. Tumor suppressor genes reduce/suppress immune function, Question text Which statement best describes the role of tumor suppressor genes in cancer development? Select one: a. The presence of tumor suppressor genes increases the risk for ASDs. d. Males are affected four times more frequently than females. c. People with some neurologic disorders also ...

NURS C475 Quiz 1 Answered How do genetic/genomic issues influence individual variation of the response to a specific drug? Select one: a. Genetic-based behavior problems that promote poor adherence to prescribed drug regimens b. Single gene disorders that reduce the function of the kidneys or the liver c. Age-related loss of alleles within the cells lining the intestinal tract d. Polymorphisms of genes encoding metabolizing enzymes Question 2 Question text Which condition provides the greatest s...

How do genetic/genomic issues influence individual variation of the response to a specific drug? Select one: a. Genetic-based behavior problems that promote poor adherence to prescribed drug regimens b. Single gene disorders that reduce the function of the kidneys or the liver c. Age-related loss of alleles within the cells lining the intestinal tract d. Polymorphisms of genes encoding metabolizing enzymes Feedback The correct answer is: Polymorphisms of genes encoding metabolizing enzym...