It Is Recommended That People with Phenylketonuria (PKU)

question 30

Multiple Choice

It is recommended that people with phenylketonuria (PKU)

• A)be kept on a special diet to prevent mental retardation.
• B)be educated at home since the disease is highly infectious.
• C)not marry,since their offspring will almost certainly be mentally retarded.
• D)undergo frequent blood tests to determine whether their lithium levels are within safe limits.

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