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Bernana

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on: Jun 28, 2018
The nurse is advising parents about feeding their infant with phenylketonuria. What formula and/or diet should the nurse suggest?
 
  a. Lifelong high-protein diet
  b. A formula that is low in the amino acid leucine
  c. A soy-based formula
  d. Substitute Lofenalac for some protein foods

Question 2

After delivery, a mother asks the nurse about newborn screening tests. The nurse explains that what is the optimal time for testing for phenylketonuria?
 
  a. In the first 24 hours of life
  b. After 2 to 3 days
  c. At 4 to 6 weeks of age
  d. At 2 months of age


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Reply #1 on: Jun 28, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
A synthetic food providing enough protein for growth and tissue repair, but little phenylalanine, is substituted for natural protein foods.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Blood tests for phenylketonuria should be obtained 48 to 72 hours after birth. The newborn will have had enough time to ingest protein through feedings, and the chance of false-negative results will be reduced.


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