Preconception Care/Genetic Screening Flashcards
1
Q
What population has a high rate of B-Thalasemia?
A
Mediterranean.
2
Q
T/F Cystic fibrosis is common among Anskanawi Jews?
A
true
3
Q
What are the main birth defects common in T1DM?
A
Neural Tube defects and Cardiac abnormalities
4
Q
What can Chorionic Villus Sampling detect?
A
Chromosomal abnormalities and GENETIC diseases.
DOES NOT DETECT NEURAL TUBE DEFECTS
5
Q
What is the best test for Trisomy 21 screening?
A
Cell-Free DNA
6
Q
Does history of miscarriage increase risk for fetal loss in Chorionic Villus Sampling? What is the rate of loss?
A
No. 1%
