Genetics and Genomics in Nursing and Health Care
Genetics and Genomics in Nursing and Health Care
Editor/Author
Beery, Theresa A.
Publication Year: 2018
Publisher: F.A.Davis Company
Single-User Purchase Price:
$89.95

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Not Available
ISBN: 978-0-8036-6083-0
Category: Health & Medicine - Nursing
Image Count:
122
Book Status: Available
Table of Contents
Confidently tackle the basics of genetic inheritance, the influence of somatic and germline mutations, the multifactorial relationship of gene-environment interactions, and the foundation of ethical behavior. Everyday language makes these often-intimidating topics easy to understand, while clearly defined principles, logical explanations, illustrations, tables, and clinical examples ensure you master the material.
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Table of Contents
- About the Authors
- Preface
- Reviewers
- Acknowledgments
- UNIT I Basic Concepts From Molecular Genetics
- Chapter 1 DNA Structure and Function
- Introduction
- Genetic Biology
- DNA
- Chapter 2 Protein Synthesis
- Introduction
- Transcription
- Translation
- Mutations
- Summary
- Chapter 3 Genetic Influences on Cell Division, Cell Differentiation, and Gametogenesis
- Introduction
- Normal Cell Biology
- Early Embryonic Cell Biology
- Commitment and Differentiation
- Gametogenesis
- Summary
- UNIT II Gene Expression
- Chapter 4 Patterns of Inheritance
- Introduction
- Mendelian Inheritance
- Punnett Square Analysis and Probability
- Chromosomal Inheritance
- Complex (Multifactorial) Disease
- Genomic Variation Influencing Susceptibility and Resistance to Health Problems
- Summary
- Chapter 5 Epigenetic Influences on Gene Expression
- Introduction
- Microbiome
- Epigenetics and Cancer
- Nature and Nurture Working Together
- The Future of Epigenetics: Are There Clinical Applications?
- Chapter 6 Autosomal Inheritance and Disorders
- Introduction
- Chromosomal Inheritance
- Common Chromosomal Disorders
- Summary
- Chapter 7 Sex Chromosome and Mitochondrial Inheritance and Disorders
- Introduction
- Extra X Chromosomes
- Extra Y Chromosomes
- Monosomy
- Genotype-Phenotype Gender Mismatch
- Fragile X Syndrome
- Mitochondrial Gene Inheritance
- Summary
- Chapter 8 Family History and Pedigree Construction
- Introduction
- Family History
- Pedigree Construction
- Punnett Squares
- Pedigree Analysis
- Summary
- Chapter 9 Congenital Anomalies, Basic Dysmorphology, and Genetic Assessment
- Introduction
- Major and Minor Anomalies
- Classification of Congenital Anomalies
- Syndrome or Sequence
- Dysmorphology Assessment
- Assessment Through a Genetic Lens
- Summary
- UNIT III Genomic Health Problems Across the Life Span
- Chapter 10 Enzyme and Collagen Disorders
- Introduction
- Enzyme Disorders
- Collagen Disorders
- Summary
- Chapter 11 Common Childhood-Onset Genetic Disorders
- Introduction
- Monogenic Disorders
- Complex Disorders
- Summary
- Chapter 12 Common Adult-Onset Genetic Disorders
- Introduction
- Monogenic Disorders
- Complex Disorders
- Diseases Affecting Older Adults
- Summary
- UNIT IV Genomic Influences on Selected Complex Health Problems
- Chapter 13 Cardiovascular Disorders
- Introduction
- Atherosclerosis and Coronary Artery Disease
- Stroke
- Hypertension
- Arrhythmias
- Cardiomyopathy
- Summary
- Chapter 14 The Genetics of Cancer
- Introduction
- Benign Tumor Cells
- Cancer Cells
- Cancer Development
- Summary
- Chapter 15 Genetic Contributions to Psychiatric and Behavioral Disorders
- Introduction
- Genetics Applications for the Psychiatric Patient
- Autism
- Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- Schizophrenia
- Affective Disorders
- Substance Use Disorders
- Personality Disorders
- Summary
- UNIT V Genomics and Disease Management
- Chapter 16 Genetic and Genomic Testing
- Introduction
- Genetic Testing Samples
- Types of Genetic Tests
- Oversight of Genetic Testing
- Laboratory Methods Used for Genetic Testing
- Direct-to-Consumer Genetic Testing
- Risks and Benefits of Genetic Testing
- Summary
- Chapter 17 Assessing Genomic Variation in Drug Response
- Introduction
- Pharmacodynamics
- Pharmacokinetics
- Genetic/Genomic Variations
- Clinical Applications of Pharmacogenomics
- Genetic Testing for Drug Response
- Summary
- Chapter 18 Health Professionals and Genomic Care
- Introduction
- Genetics Professionals
- Role of General Nurses in Genomic Care
- Interdisciplinary Health-Care Professionals
- Summary
- UNIT VI Global Genomic Issues
- Chapter 19 Financial, Ethical, Legal, and Social Considerations
- Introduction
- Ethical Goals of Clinical Genetics
- Genetic Discrimination
- Duty to Warn Versus the Right to Privacy
- Intellectual Property Rights and Gene Patents
- Gene Therapy
- Summary
- Chapter 20 Genetic and Genomic Variation
- Introduction
- Population Genetics
- Race, Ethnicity, and Human Genetic Variation
- Summary
- Appendix A Genetics Organizations and Support Groups
- Appendix B Selected Educational Websites
- Glossary