The goal of this course is to help nurses learn about methylenetetra-hydrofolate reductase (MTHFR) – what the disorder is, different mutations, location of the MTHFR gene, theories about the MTHFR gene, symptoms, how it is screened and then treated.
            
  
              
            Course Publication Date: 
May 09, 2020 
            
            This course is available with 
NO ADDITIONAL FEE if you have an active  
one year unlimited membership!
              
              
            
            
                
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										| Author: | Anita Rothera-Delaney RN, BS |  
										| Course No: | MR041920 |  
										| Contact Hours: | 1.00 |  
										| Delivery Method: | Online Self Study |  
										| Category: | Medical & Surgical Issues Pediatric Medicine
 Peri-Natal Medicine
 Women's Health
 
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                Learning Objectives
                
                    - Tell how names of genetic disorders are derived. 
- Describe how DNA information is stored. 
- List the chemical bases that store DNA information as a code. 
- Describe the most accurate way to screen for MTHFR. 
- Discuss possible symptoms of MTHFR, depending on the mutation of the disease.