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CBS Publishers & Distributors Genetics For Nurses by Sara Sheba Ingersoll
Genetics for Nurses is written with the intention of making it easy for students of nursing and allied health sciences to understand and apply the subject in their professional practice. Every living entity copies its genetic and molecular instruction on its genes and passes on the information to its offspring. At the same time there are differences which creep in among the siblings, children, etc. There are some genetic bases for occurrence of certain diseases. The study of all these is included in the subject of genetics. Genetic counselling is the main area where a nurse or healthcare professional can function effectively. The book will provide them a firm knowledge base to learn the basics and also apply them in their professions for the benefit of the patients in particular and society in general.
Table of Contents:-
SECTION 1
INTRODUCTION TO GENETICS
1. Practical Application of Genetics in Nursing Practice 3
2. Cellular Division, Characteristics and Structure of Genes 32
3. Mendel’s Laws, Sex Determination and Patterns of Inheritance 49
4. Mutations and their Effects 62
SECTION 2
MATERNAL INFLUENCE ON DEVELOPMENT AND PRENATAL DIAGNOSIS
5. Prenatal Factors Affecting Growth and Development 73
6. Infertility and Abortions 91
7. Prenatal Conditions: Chromosomal and Neurological Defects 103
8. Prenatal Tests and Diagnosis 113
SECTION 3
GENETIC TESTS IN NEONATES
9. Karyotype Analysis, FISH and Polymerase Chain Reaction 123
10. Congenital Abnormalities, Developmental Delays and Dysmorphism 131
SECTION 4
GENETIC CONDITIONS IN ADULTS
11. Cancer Genetics 145
12. Inborn Errors of Metabolism 160
13. Hematological Disorders 170
14. Sex-Linked Disorders 184
15. Mental Disorders 193
SECTION 5
SERVICES RELATED TO GENETICS
16. Human Genome Project 209
17. Gene Therapy 214
18. Eugenics and Genetics Counseling 222
19. Legal and Ethical Issues in Genetics Nursing 232
20. Role of a Nurse in Genetics 238
Genetics 241
Multiple Choice Question Bank 243
Index 251