Which Statements Indicate the Nurse Has a Good Understanding of the Genetic

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which statements indicate the nurse has a good understanding of the genetic influence on hyperlipidemia?

• A)"GWASs are not finding an association between gene variants and high LDL cholesterol."
• B)"Up to 80% of the risk for high LDL levels may be genetically determined."
• C)"SORT1 is associated with elevated LDL levels and coronary artery disease."
• D)"No gene has been implicated in actual lethal disease state such as myocardial infarction."
• E)"There is an LDLR variant that is associated with low LDL levels."

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