How are multi-factorial diseases affected by genetics? - correct answers ✅risk for a multifactorial trait or condition depends on how close you are to a
... [Show More] family member with the trait or condition. (ex: if sibling has it=higher risk)
Describe Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria Syndrome. Explain the signs and symptoms. How is it diagnosed and treated? - correct answers ✅-progressive genetic disorder - children age rapidly
-occurs randomly, not inherited
S/S:
-slow growth & hair loss in 1st/2nd year of life
-short stature or slow growth
-delayed tooth development or failure to develop normally
-skin wrinkles/dryness
-enlarged head, hearing loss, high pitched voice, incomplete sexual maturation, joint stiffness, loss of muscle, osteoarthritis, taut skin
Dx:
-gentic test for LMNA
-physical assessment
Tx:
- no cure
-PT/OT
-Statins - decrease liver production of harmful cholesterol
-NSAIDS - relieve pain and decrease inflammation
-meds to strengthen/build bones
PRNs for anxiety - correct answers ✅f*cking benzos baby
- alprazolam, chlordiazepoxide, clonazepam, diazepam, lorazepam
What are the body's compensatory mechanisms? - correct answers ✅- Autonomic nervous system
- Cardiac rate/contractility
- Venous return, vasoconstriction
- Baroreceptor reflexes (homeostatic mech to maintain BP)
- Chemoreceptor reflexes (regulates respiration, cardiac output, regional blood flow)
What are the two recs for genetic testing? - correct answers ✅-carrier screening - determines if a person is a carrier for specific autosomal recessive diseases
-prenatal diagnostic such as amniocentesis
How many leading causes of death do genetics play a role in? - correct answers ✅9/10
Give some examples of live vaccines. Are they safe to use in pregnancy? - correct answers ✅YES WHEN PREGGO:
- Flu - safe for all pregnant women
- pneumococcal
- hep A/B
- meningococcal
-tdap - btwn 27-36 weeks, w/ each pregnancy
CONTRAINDICATED:
- varicella (live)
- MMR (live) [Show Less]