Early diagnosis of congenital hypothyroidism (CH) and phenylketonuria (PKU) is essential to prevent which?
a. Obesity
b. Diabetes
c. Cognitive impairment
d. Respiratory distress
ANS: C
Untreated, both PKU and CH cause cognitive impairment. With newborn screening and early intervention, cognitive impairment from these two disorders can be prevented. Obesity, diabetes, and respiratory distress do not result from both CH and PKU.
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