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According to the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA):
 
  A. NPs should keep all genetic information of patients confidential
  B. NPs must obtain informed consent prior to genetic testing of all patients
  C. Employers cannot inquire about an employee's genetic information
  D. All of the above

Question 2

Approximately what percentage of cancers is due to a single-gene mutation?
 
  A. 50 to 70
  B. 30 to 40
  C. 20 to 25
  D. 5 to 10



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
On May 21, 2008, President George W. Bush signed the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA) to protect Americans against discrimination based upon their genetic information when it comes to health insurance and employment, paving the way for patient personalized genetic medicine without fear of discrimination (National Human Genome Research Institute 2012).

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
The majority of cancers are sporadic or multifactorial due to a combination of genetic and environmental factors; however, approximately 5 to 10 of all cancers are due to a single-gene mutation (Garber & Offit 2005).




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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
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