Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 67%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
Breastfed newborn diagnosed with galactosemiaA breastfed newborn has just been diagnosed with galactosemia. The therapeutic management for this newborn is to:
Correct answer
A
Rationale
Galactosemia requires stopping breastfeeding, as breast milk contains galactose, which the newborn cannot metabolize, risking severe complications. Amino acids, lactose formulas, or enzyme therapy are not effective treatments.