What Information Should Parents Be Given About the Consequences of Phenylketonuria

question 11

Multiple Choice

What information should parents be given about the consequences of phenylketonuria (PKU) ?

• A) Mental retardation is inevitable.
• B) PKU is commonly associated with other congenital anomalies.
• C) High dietary tyramine may help induce enzyme production.
• D) Failure to treat properly results in progressive mental retardation.

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