A 23-yr-old woman with a BMI of 36 and fasting glucose of 11…

A 23-yr-old woman with a BMI of 36 and fasting glucose of 116 has been referred to a fertility clinic after 1 year of attempting to become pregnant, where she was subsequently diagnosed with PCOS. Which of the following is an accurate portrayal of the pathophysiology that reflects the manifestations seen in PCOS?

An infant who is 4 days postpartum has been diagnosed with a…

An infant who is 4 days postpartum has been diagnosed with a single gene disorder. The parents of the child have a number of questions about the etiology of the health problem, which the physician is attempting to address in detail. Which of the following teaching points most accurately captures an aspect of single gene congenital disorders?

A male client of a nurse practitioner has an autosomal domin…

A male client of a nurse practitioner has an autosomal dominant disorder. The client and his partner are considering starting a family. Which of the following statements indicates the client has an adequate understanding of the genetic basis of this health problem?