The inability to synthesize the enzyme needed to produce tyrosine results in ____ which, if not detected early, can cause irreversible organ and brain damage.
A. albinism
B. cystic fibrosis
C. hemophilia
D. phenylketonuria (PKU)
E. thalassemia
D. phenylketonuria (PKU)
Phenylketonuria (PKU) develops if a person cannot synthesize the enzyme that converts phenylalinine to tyrosine.
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A) Sunglasses, steel-toed boots, and fluorescent identification vest B) Latex exam gloves, fluorescent identification vest, and helmet C) Helmet, goggles, turnout gear, leather gloves, and steel-toed boots D) Goggles, latex exam gloves, steel-toed boots, and fluorescent vest
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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A. Provide the patient with a comfortable level of assisted ventilation. B. Sedate the patient and provide controlled mechanical ventilation. C. Gradually decrease the level of ventilator support before the next SBT. D. Progressively increase the level of ventilatory support before the next SBT.
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A) bradycardic and irregular. B) tachycardic and weak. C) tachycardic and bounding. D) bradycardic and strong.