General (2) Flashcards

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In what cases is X-inactivation non-random?

A

When there is a structurally abnormal X chromosome

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2
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Name 4 syndromes with absent speech

A
  • Angelman
  • Mowat-Wilson
  • Phelan-McDermid
  • Rett
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3
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Name 4 conditions in which germline mosaicism has been observed

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  • DMD
  • Hemophilia A & B
  • OI
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4
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Does an anomaly usually occur before or after 8-10 fetal weeks?

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before

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5
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Does a deformation usually occur before or after 8-10 fetal weeks?

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after

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6
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What are the similarities and differences between deformations and disruptions?

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Both are compressions or biochemical distortions of an already normally formed body part; a disruption, however, occurs to such an extreme degree that it looks like an anomaly

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7
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Is spina bifida an anomaly, deformation, or disruption?

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anomaly

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8
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Is anopthalmia an anomaly, deformation, or disruption?

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anomaly

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9
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Is postaxial polydactyly an anomaly, deformation, or disruption?

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anomaly

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10
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Are club feet an anomaly, deformation, or disruption?

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deformation

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11
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Are contractures an anomaly, deformation, or disruption?

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deformation

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12
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Is a web neck an anomaly, deformation, or disruption?

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disruption

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13
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What are 3 examples of normal variants?

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  • 5th finger clinodactyly
  • 2-3 toe syndactyly
  • epicanthal folds
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14
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Is an association random or non-random?

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non-random

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15
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Are bone dysplasias usually genetic or not?

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usually genetic

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16
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Repression

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feelings, perceptions, or memories are lost to consciousness

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17
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Denial

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the reality of a situation or perception is not consciously experienced or recognized

18
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Intellectualization

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the emotional responses to a situation are repressed and the situation is addressed through rational, cognitive processes

19
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Displacement

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the expression of an emotion to the appropriate recipient is unacceptable or anxiety-producing, and the emotion is thus expressed to a more socially acceptable recipient. (ie anger at a partner for transmitting a dominant allele directed at the GC)

20
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Sublimation

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wishes or drives that are deemed unacceptable are channeled into more socially acceptable activities (parent activity in a support group)

21
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Reaction formation

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the individual utilizes the opposite action or emotion to ward off unacceptable emotions or wishes

22
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Projection

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repressed or unacceptable emotions or wishes are perceived as residing in others

23
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Projective identification

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the individual’s behavior induces a repressed or unacceptable emotion in another person (anger from a parent to a GC makes the GC angry)

24
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name 3 mimics of denial

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  • disbelief
  • deferral
  • dismissal
25
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Disbelief

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information provided is heard but not accepted because it does not appear to make sense (the child appears normal now, so cannot have a disease)

26
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Deferral

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information is accepted but implications are not, which helps counselee prevent the impact of the information from exceeding their psychological resources

27
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Dismissal

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involves devaluing or attacking the legitimacy of the processional or profession from which bad news is received

28
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Transference vs. countertransference

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Transference is when one brings old patterns of expectation to new situation in attempts to create familiar structure for the event. Countertransference is a reaction or response to that (reaction, defenses, emotions from the GC)

29
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What should be the first culprit to consider when multiple pregnancy losses have occurred?

A

a chromosome rearrangement

30
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What is the baseline risk for birth defects / mental retardation?

A

3%

31
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What is the most central aspect of patient centered counseling?

A

empathy

32
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Confronting

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a coping style characterized by trying to change the opinion of the person in charge

33
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Distancing

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a coping style characterized by going on as if nothing happened

34
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Self-controlling

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a coping style characterized by keeping feelings to oneself

35
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Seeking social support

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a coping style characterized by engaging in conversation in the hope of learning more

36
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Accepting responsibility

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a coping style characterized by criticizing oneself

37
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Escape-avoidance

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a coping style characterized by hoping for a miracle

38
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Planning

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a coping style characterized by identifying and following an action plan

39
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Positive reappraisal

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a coping style characterized by identifying existing or potential positive outcomes

40
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the Health Belief Model

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Based on the idea that the degree of fear or threat of a disease or condition is a powerful motivating force of behavior; perceived susceptibility/severity, perceived barriers, cues to action, self-efficacy

41
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the Stages of Change Model

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precontemplation, contemplation, decision, action, maintenance

42
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What is the main concept in the Theory of Reasoned Action?

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behavioral intention