Exam 1: Genomics & Assessment/Health Promotion & Violence and Women Flashcards
Found that all human beings are 99.9% identical at the DNA level
Human Genome Project
Human Genome project has led to: (4)
-molecular-based medicine
-biotechnology
-waste control/environmental cleanup
-genetic risk assessments for clinical use
Single most cost-effective piece of genetic information for understanding a patient’s risk for disease
Family history
Gene identification and testing include: (2)
-genetic testing registry
-predictive testing
(presymptomatic & predispositional)
Carrier screenings are often included in ________, which includes:
newborn assessments
-cystic fibrosis
-sickle cell
-tay-sachs
Pharmacogenomics analyzes genes to:
guide clients drug therapy
Clinical genetic tests: (3)
-Trisomy
-Sex chromosome
-Cancer
Trisomy 21
Down syndrome
Trisomy 18
Edward Syndrome
Trisomy 13
Patau syndrome
Monosomy X female
Turner syndrome
Trisomy XXY male
Klinefelter syndrome
BRCA1 or BRCA2
hereditary breast/ovarian cancer
Ethical, legal, and social implications of gene studies (4)
-privacy and fairness in use and interpretation of genetic information
-clinical integration of genetic technology
-Ethical issues regarding informed consent
-Education of professionals and the public about genetics and research
Nursing implications in genetics
-Genetic counseling will be intertwined in Women’s Health Clinics
-Nurses should know about testing and be able to present clients w/ facts and reliable resources
-Nurses should respect patient’s choices to pursue testing and decisions that may follow after results
Breast function (2)
-lactation
-sexual arousal in mature adults
Hormone stimulates growth in breasts and increases vascularity
Estrogen
Hormone causes mammary gland maturation
progesterone
Denotes first menstruation
Menarche
Menses is expected to start around ages _________ and is expected to be _______ over the first year
8-11 years
irregular