A nurse is aware that the concepts of genotype and phenotype must be included in any consideration of pharmacogenetics. Which of the following statements is true of these concepts?
A) Genotype is an expression of DNA, but phenotype is a cultural concept.
B) Genotype is easily modifiable, but phenotype is not modifiable.
C) Genotype is a consequence of the genetic makeup of an individual's parents while phenotype is unique to every individual.
D) Genotype is the composition of person's DNA, but phenotype is the manifestation of these genes.
Question 2
A 35-year-old woman is on a weight-loss program and is to begin taking sibutramine (Meridia). After baseline physical data are obtained, the nurse will assess the patient's childbearing potential.
The nurse will inform the patient that during sibutramine therapy she should
A) abstain from sex.
B) obtain a pap smear .
C) use adequate contraception.
D) take a pregnancy test every month.
The nurse applies a pulse oximeter sensor on the client’s finger.
Differences between a Nurse Practitioner
nurse
Nurse palpating the patient's brachial artery
The nurse begins the general survey
Computation of the combined probabilities of each F2 phenotype