Author Question: When counseling potential parents about genetic disorders, which of the following statements would ... (Read 149 times)

gonzo233 · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

When counseling potential parents about genetic disorders, which of the following statements would be appropriate?

A) Genetic disorders primarily follow Mendelian laws of inheritance.
B) Environmental influences may affect multifactorial inheritance.
C) All genetic disorders involve a similar number of abnormal chromosomes.
D) The absence of genetic disorders in both families eliminates the possibility of having a child with a genetic disorder.

Question 2

When using the contraceptive patch, a patient should understand that it

A) should be applied to the breasts, hips, or back.
B) should be covered when swimming because of chlorine's effect on the adhesive.
C) is immediately effective after application.
D) should be applied to the abdomen, buttocks, or back.