19.- Pharmacogenetics- http://learn.genetics.utah.edu/content/pharma/intro/

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Bachillerato CULTURA CIENTÍFICA 1ºBach 3ºTrimestre (4.-Genetic Engineering) Quiz on 19.- Pharmacogenetics- http://learn.genetics.utah.edu/content/pharma/intro/, created by PEDRO ALVAREZ JIMENEZ on 10/02/2016.
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Question 1

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Patient treated with Purinethol could suffer toxic side effects, why?
Answer
  • They could not remove Purinethol from the body
  • Purinethol was toxic for them
  • TPMT inactivated Purinethol

Question 2

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What was the relation between Purinethol and TPMT enzyme?
Answer
  • TPMT removes Purinethol from the body
  • creates natural Purinethol
  • TPMT regulates the Purinethol physiological levels

Question 3

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Among the children, how many of them can suffer a fatal side effect and why?
Answer
  • 0.33% because they have no TPMT
  • 0.33% because they have no TPMT activity
  • 0.33% because they have high concentration of TPMT

Question 4

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How can we determine the dosage of Purinethol patient need?
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  • A diagnostic test based on genetic information
  • A diagnostic test based on TPMT concentration
  • A diagnostic test based on Purinethol resistance

Question 5

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Pharmacogenetic tests allow doctor to:
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  • Determine the most suitable medicine for each patient
  • Prevent for diseases
  • Cure infectious diseases

Question 6

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Pharmacogenetic permit people:
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  • Personalize their drug therapies
  • Prevent side effects
  • More accurate diagnoses
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