Objective: To review basic oncology genetic/genomic terminology through a 10-question quiz.
Data sources: Published literature, national guidelines, and Web sites.
Conclusion: Cancer care now requires the integration of genetic/genomic information into the daily practice of oncology nurses.
Implications for nursing practice: Oncology nurses and health care providers can work to improve the care of oncology patients by understanding basic genetics/genomics topics such as cancer risk assessment, hereditary cancer syndromes, pharmacogenomics, epigenetics, and legislation to protect genetic testing results.
Keywords: Cancer risk assessment; Epigenetics; Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA); Genetic inheritance patterns; Genetic testing; Hereditary cancer syndromes; Pharmacogenomics.
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