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Question 1 of 5

A 20-year-old patient has a family history of colon cancer. Genetic testing shows he has the gene for familial adenomatous polyposis. What should the nurse teach the patient to do?

A. Change his diet

B. Have annual colonoscopies

C. Consider a referral for gene therapy

D. Not to have children so they will not be affected

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Have annual colonoscopies

Question 2 of 5

Identify the following types of cells that do HIV preferentially infect.

A. Memory cells

B. Helper T cells

C. Cytotoxic T cells

D. Natural killer cells

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Helper T cells

Question 3 of 5

What is the medical term for an abnormal decrease in platelets?

A. Leukopenia

B. Thrombocytopenia

C. Anemia

D. Hemolysis

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Thrombocytopenia

Question 4 of 5

Which definition is the best description of the term genotype?

A. Basic unit of heredity; arranged on chromosome

B. Transmission of a disease from parent to child

C. Genetic identity of an individual not seen as outward characteristics

D. Family tree containing genetic characteristics and disorders of that family

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Genetic identity of an individual not seen as outward characteristics

Question 5 of 5

Which group(s) of microorganisms is (are) thought to be the oldest living organisms?

A. eukaryotes

B. heterotrophic prokaryotes

C. Archaea

D. viruses

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Archaea

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