PKU Flashcards
1
Q
PKU cant convert what to what
A
phelenalanine to tyrosine
2
Q
Autosomal dominant
A
single copy of mutated gene can cause the disease
3
Q
autosomal reccessive
A
need a copy of the gene from both parents to cause the disease
4
Q
pre infant length for infant NPO
A
1-3 days usually start day 1
5
Q
term infant
A
3-5 days
6
Q
older child
A
5-7 dyas
7
Q
continous or bolus feedings for kids
A
no bolus
8
Q
GIR rates in kids
A
high in infants moderate in kids and low like adults in adolescence
