Which Variable in a Person with Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)

question 13

Multiple Choice

Which variable in a person with coronary artery disease (CAD) increases the likelihood of a strong genetic influence in its expression?

• A)The disorder is not present in the person's dizygotic twin.
• B)The disorder is present in a woman whose father had CAD.
• C)The affected person has eaten a vegetarian diet for the past 5 years.
• D)The disorder is present in about 5% of the person's maternal family members.

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Definitions:

Major Depressive Disorder

A mental health condition characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, loss, or anger that interfere with daily activities.

Obsessive-compulsive Disorder

A psychiatric disorder marked by intrusive thoughts that produce uneasiness, apprehension, fear, or worry; and by repetitive behaviors aimed at reducing the associated anxiety.

Neuroleptic Drugs

A class of medications used primarily to treat psychiatric disorders, such as schizophrenia, by modifying neurotransmitter levels in the brain.

Schizophrenic Symptoms

These are manifestations of schizophrenia and may include hallucinations, delusions, disordered thinking and speech, and impaired social functioning.