Once Cretinism Is Detected During Infancy,the Child Is Treated to Prevent

question 192

Multiple Choice

Once cretinism is detected during infancy,the child is treated to prevent a severe intellectual disability by

• A) being placed on a special diet that restricts phenylalinine as early as possible.
• B) surgical implantation of a tube to drain fluid from the brain into the abdomen to minimize brain damage.
• C) being placed on thyroid hormone replacement.
• D) being given large doses of vitamin A and B-12.

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Definitions:

Tetanus

A bacterial infection commonly referred to as lockjaw that causes painful muscle contractions, particularly of the jaw and neck muscles.

Rate Of Growth

The speed at which a biological or physical process increases in size or number over a specific period of time.

Birth Weight

The weight of a baby at the time of its birth, an important indicator of neonatal health and development.

SIDS

Sudden Infant Death Syndrome refers to the unexpected passing of a seemingly healthy infant under one year old, typically occurring during sleep, without a clear explanation.