The nurse is aware of the need to improve basic knowledge of genetics and genomics. What would be a logical way for this nurse to begin gaining knowledge?
1. Studying and recognizing Mendelian patterns of inheritance
2. Understanding the Human Genome Project results
3. Remembering specific indications for referral in response to genetic testing
4. Participating in the development of local initiatives to increase genetic testing
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Rationale 1: Mendelian patterns of inheritance are straightforward and easily understood. An abundance of work has been done on these patterns, so it is an easily obtainable body of work.
Rationale 2: The results of this study are massive and can be complicated. This is not likely to be a good place for a beginner to start.
Rationale 3: It would be better to start with remembering the generalities of need for referral.
Rationale 4: The nurse who does not understand the basics of genetics is not ready to participate in this work.
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A. Wear black and remain in mourning for the remainder of her life. B. Hire a professional mourner to cry for the deceased. C. Wash the body and prepare it for the wake. D. Pray the Rosary aloud as part of the burial ritual.
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1. Ipratropium (Atrovent) 2. Neostigmine (Prostigmin) 3. Bethanechol (Urecholine) 4. Pyridostigmine (Mestinon)
Which of the following tissues does the hormone calcitonin primarily affect?
A. Nerve tissue B. Bone tissue C. Muscle tissue D. Fat tissue
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1. "It is all right to cry. After we are done, you can go to the box and pick out your favorite sticker." 2. "We will give you your shot when your mommy comes back." 3. "I will wipe your skin with a magic wipe and then hold the needle like this and say ‘one, two, three, go' and give you your shot. Are you ready?" 4. "This is a magic sword that will give you your medicine and make you all better."