Which statement is true regarding X-linked dominant disorders?
a. Women are affected more than men.
b. Affected males do not transmit the disorder to their sons.
c. Sons of affected males will have the disorder.
d. Affected males have a 50 percent chance of transmission to their sons.
B
Mothers are the carriers of X-linked disorders and transmit the disorders to the male children. Males are most affected in X-linked disorders.
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a. Impulsive, restless, socially aggressive behavior b. Few interactions with others; little verbalization c. Magical thinking; suspicious, odd behavior d. Distrustful, cold, often angry behaviors
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The nurse has completed the education for a client prescribed an antihistamine. Which statement made by the client indicates an understanding of the information?
A. "I can still have my after-dinner drink." B. "I may experience diarrhea while taking this prescription." C. "This prescription is safe because it is sold over-the-counter (OTC)." D. "This medication could make me very sleepy."
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)