A nurse is reviewing an article about genetic disorders and patterns of inheritance. The nurse demonstrates understanding of the information by identifying which as an example of an autosomal dominant genetic disorder?
A) Neurofibromatosis
B) Cystic fibrosis
C) Tay-Sachs disease
D) Sickle cell disease
Ans: A
Neurofibromatosis is an example of an autosomal dominant genetic disorder. Cystic fibrosis, Tay-Sachs disease, and sickle cell disease are examples of autosomal recessive genetic disorders.
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