Under What Condition Is It Recommended That Genetic Testing of Children

question 1

Multiple Choice

Under what condition is it recommended that genetic testing of children be available?

• A) Whenever it is requested
• B) When the parents request it
• C) When there is a medical benefit to the testing
• D) When the parents want to know risks to future children
• E) None of the above

Comprehend the use of codes for chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and other cancer treatments.

Interpret the significance of specific sites and histology in coding for neoplasms.

Distinguish between codes used for personal history of cancer versus current cancer diagnosis.

Grasp the application of codes for genetic testing and family history related to cancer.

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Definitions:

Actin Filaments

Thin filaments in muscle cells and other cell types that, along with myosin, contribute to cell movement and shape changes.

EMG

Electromyography, a diagnostic procedure to assess the health of muscles and the nerve cells that control them.

Electrodes

Conductor materials used to establish electrical contact with a nonmetallic part of a circuit, often used in medical and scientific equipment.

Skeletal Muscle Fibers

Long, cylindrical cells that make up skeletal muscles, responsible for voluntary movements through contraction.