Phenylketonuria test 2

Question 1

What is PKU?

Answer 1

deficincy in liver enzymes causing an inappopriate use of amino acids and protiens

Question 2

How is PKU tested?

Answer 2

state-mandated: test occurs 24-36 hours after birth

Question 3

What are the s/s of PKU

Answer 3

no s/s @ Birth
if untreated, may cause: 
-	Developmental delays 
-	Small head
-	Have a musty smell
-	Eczema
-	Intellectual disabilities
-	Seizures
- sweat urine (maple syrup disease)

Question 4

What is the treatment for PKU?

Answer 4

o Women who test positive for PKU when they are pregnant need to follow a diet of no protein
 May lead to miscarriage if not followed
 Physical abnormalities include smaller heads
o CANNOT have proteins, dairy, meat, diet soda (aspartame), dry beans, nuts, eggs, corn, bread, French fries
 With cereal, fruits, vegetables in moderation
o Has maple syrup urine disease
 Sweat urine