Suppose that extra fingers and toes are caused by a recessiv…
Suppose that extra fingers and toes are caused by a recessive trait, but it appears in only 60% of homozygous recessive individuals. Two heterozygotes conceive a child. What is the probability that this child will have extra fingers and toes?
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A 67-year-old man with a PMH of hypertension, high cholesterol and diet-controlled diabetes presents to the primary care office for the first time in 3 years. He has let his prescription medications run out over 2 years ago and he has no complaints. His vital signs are BP:160/90 mm/Hg, HR: 88 and reg. Other than a systolic ejection murmur at the right intercostal space that radiates to the neck the physical exam is normal. On review of systems he does admit to intermittent lightheadedness when climbing steps for the past 3 weeks but no syncope, chest pain, shortness of breath or leg swelling. Based on his physical exam and ROS what is the next logical step?
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