Describe the use and benefits of sapropterin dihydrochloride
Sapropterin dihydrochloride is an oral formulation of the biologically active tetrahydrobiopterin, cofactor to the phenylalanine hydroxylase enzyme. Sapropterin is effective for lowering blood Phe levels in some individuals with PKU by activating residual activity of the PAH enzyme. Sapropterin improves dietary Phe tolerance, allowing more dietary consumption of natural sources of protein.
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a. liver function b. cardiac output c. activities of daily living d. risk of malnutrition
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a. "Vacillating" consumers b. "Unconcerned" consumers c. "Pre-contemplation" consumers d. "Committed" consumers
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a. 0.8 b. 1.5 c. 1.8 d. 2.0 e. 2.4
In order to reach students and catalyze change, education should be ____
a. amusing, aggregated, and fact-based b. challenging, variegated, and results-oriented c. fun, integrated, and behaviorally based d. difficult, delegated, and detail-oriented