Under Which Condition(s) Would Genetic Testing for Predisposition to an Inherited

question 7

Multiple Choice

Under which condition(s) would genetic testing for predisposition to an inherited disorder in a minor child be considered reasonable?

• A)When the family pedigree indicates an autosomal-dominant pattern of inheritance
• B)When the risk is high and prophylaxis to reduce the severity of the disorder is available
• C)When penetrance is high and the expected onset is middle adulthood
• D)When the mutation within a family is known and is specific

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