NUR 3251 Pharmacology for Nurses II
Module 1 Gene Therapy & Pharmacogenetics Study Guide
Understand and define the basic
terms related to genetics and
drug therapy. (Key Terms Ch. 8)
Briefly discuss the major
concepts of genetics as an
evolving segment of health care,
such as principles of genetic
inheritance; deoxyribonucleic
acid (DNA), ribonucleic acid
(RNA), and their functioning; the
relationship of DNA to protein
synthesis; and the importance of
amino acids.
Describe the basis of the Human
Genome Project (HGP) and its
impact on the role of genetics in
health care.
Discuss the different gene
therapies currently available.
Differentiate between direct and
indirect forms of gene therapy.
Identify the regulatory and
ethical issues related to gene
therapy as related to nursing and
health care professionals.
Briefly discuss
pharmacogenomics and
pharmacogenetics.
Discuss the evolving role of
professional nurses as related to
gene therapy.
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