Results from a Patient's Genetic Testing Indicate Mutations in the HER-2-NEU

question 17

Multiple Choice

Results from a patient's genetic testing indicate mutations in the HER-2-NEU gene.This finding is most associated with which of the following?

• A)A greater risk for thromboembolism
• B)A specific medication used to treat colorectal cancer being rendered ineffective
• C)A higher risk for developing breast cancer
• D)An ability to identify patients with melanoma who might benefit from treatment with specific drugs

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Definitions:

Cones

Photoreceptor cells in the retina of the eye responsible for color vision and functioning best in relatively bright light.

Retina

A light-sensitive layer at the back of the eye that converts light into neural signals sent to the brain.

Nearsighted

A common vision condition in which close objects appear clearly, while distant objects are blurred.

Myopic

Short-sightedness; a condition where close objects are seen clearly, but distant objects appear blurred. Also used metaphorically to describe a lack of foresight or long-term planning.