Cystic Fibrosis
Cystic Fibrosis ( 34 Questions)
Incorrect. The sweat chloride test is used for CF diagnosis, but it does not analyze genetic mutations.
Incorrect. Chest X-rays are used to assess lung changes but do not directly confirm CF by analyzing genetic mutations.
Incorrect. Pulmonary function tests assess lung function but do not confirm CF by analyzing genetic mutations.
Correct. Genetic testing is a diagnostic procedure commonly used to confirm CF by analyzing the specific CF gene mutations present in an individual.
A) Incorrect. The sweat chloride test is used for CF diagnosis, but it does not analyze genetic mutations.
B) Incorrect. Chest X-rays are used to assess lung changes but do not directly confirm CF by analyzing genetic mutations.
C) Incorrect. Pulmonary function tests assess lung function but do not confirm CF by analyzing genetic mutations.
D) Correct. Genetic testing is a diagnostic procedure commonly used to confirm CF by analyzing the specific CF gene mutations present in an individual.