Pharmacology for Canadian health Care Practice 3rd Edition By Linda Lane Lilley PhD RN – Test Bank

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Chapter 05: Gene Therapy and Pharmacogenomics

Lilley: Pharmacology for Canadian Health Care Practice, 3rd Canadian Edition

MULTIPLE CHOICE

1.Which is the most important compound that transfers genes from parents to offspring?

ANS: B

It is now recognized that DNA is the most important body compound that serves to transfer genes from parents to offspring.

DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF: pp. 82-83

2.Which is manufactured as a result of indirect gene therapy?

ANS: C

A recombinant form of human insulin is one of the most widespread uses of indirect gene therapy.

DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: p. 85

3.Eugenics is defined as

ANS: C

Eugenics is the intentional selection, before birth, of genotypes that are considered more desirable than others. Eugenics is a major ethical issue related to gene therapy.

DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF: p. 85

4.What is the main purpose of the Human Genome Project?

ANS: D

The Human Genome Project was undertaken to describe in detail the entire genome of a human being.

DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF: p. 84

5.Genotyping for the presence of cytochrome P-450 2D6 (CYP2D6) enzymes and alleles will be helpful in which area of medicine?

ANS: B

Psychiatry and general medicine will benefit. Genotyping for the presence of CYP2D6 will determine whether patients are poor, intermediate, extensive, or ultrarapid metabolizers with these enzymes, which will help guide the prescribing of specific medications.

DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: p. 87

SHORT ANSWER

1.Name one clinical application of pharmacogenomics.

ANS:

Several possible clinical applications are listed in Table 5-1: Clinical Applications of Pharmacogenomics.

DIF: Cognitive Level: Application REF: p. 87