Cystic fibrosis parental counselling
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Teaching point — how the wording changes the answer
CF is autosomal recessive: if both parents carry, future pregnancies carry a 25% affected / 50% carrier / 25% unaffected risk. Counsel on lifelong respiratory and nutritional support; modern CFTR modulators improve outcomes.
Q28
CF parental counselling, most appropriate advice.
Key clue
Genetics/support
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CFTR modulator effective; lifelong multidisciplinary care
Q98
Counselling after baby diagnosed with CF on amniocentesis.
Key clue
AR inheritance
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Explain 25/50/25 recurrence and lifelong support