Dr. Branch tells his pregnant patient, Because you are 38 years old, we are going to do amniocentesis to see whether there is a normal number of chromosomes in your baby. What disorder is Dr. Branch concerned about?
a. phenylketonuria (PKU)
b. nongenetic biogenic retardation
c. Down syndrome
d. fetal alcohol syndrome
Question 2
Bud, age 10, was born with short fingers, slanted eyes, and a protruding tongue. He is moderately intellectually disabled. His parents were both in their forties when he was born. He probably has the form of intellectual disability called ____ and he has a high likelihood of developing ____.
a. Alzheimer's disease; fetal alcohol syndrome
b. Down syndrome; heart problems
c. fetal alcohol syndrome; Alzheimer's disease
d. microcephaly; heart problems
The declining age of menarche over the past 150 years has been measured in many European countries,
Growth of the body and brain is dramatic over the first 2 years.
A computerized patient registration form used by offices with electronic health records.
Patient Education Follow-up Plan