Identify Which Statement Is Not True Regarding Predictive Genetic Testing

question 8

Multiple Choice

Identify which statement is not true regarding predictive genetic testing.

• A)An abnormal presymptomatic genetic test result indicates that a person will develop the disease at some point in their lifetime.
• B)An abnormal presymptomatic genetic test result will specify when a person's symptoms of a disease will appear.
• C)An abnormal predisposition genetic test result indicates that an individual has an increased risk of developing a disease.
• D)None of the above are true.

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Definitions:

Depression

A mental health disorder characterized by persistently depressed mood or loss of interest in activities, causing significant impairment in daily life.

Anxiety

A mental health disorder characterized by feelings of worry, anxiety, or fear that are strong enough to interfere with one's daily activities.

Bipolar Disorder

A mental health condition characterized by extreme mood swings that include emotional highs (mania or hypomania) and lows (depression).

Atypical Antipsychotics

A class of medication used to treat psychiatric conditions, such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, that tends to have fewer side effects than traditional antipsychotic drugs.