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future617RT

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A three-generation pedigree is constructed around the designated index patient. Based on this knowledge which explanation of the term proband is the most accurate?
 
  1. The index patient has the disorder of interest
  2. One parent of the index patient has the disorder of interest
  3. The index patient does not have the disorder of interest
  4. Siblings of the index patient do not have the disorder of interest

Question 2

Personalized health care for health promotion and maintenance can be based on environmental factors and which other item?
 
  1. The genes a person inherited
  2. Common conditions with known treatment strategies
  3. Teaching strategies
  4. The health of the person



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Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 1
Rationale: The proband indicates that the index patient has the disorder of interest. A consultand is an index patient seeking genetic counseling for a disorder she is not affected by at present.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1
Rationale: Personalized health care is based on environmental factors and the genes the person inherited. Common conditions and the current health of the person are not part of personalized health care. Teaching strategies are not part of personalized health care.




future617RT

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Reply 2 on: Jun 28, 2018
Wow, this really help


bitingbit

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

 

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