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danielfitts88

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Which would be a contraindication for hormone therapy with somatropin (Genotropin) in a school-age child?
 
  a. Asthma
  b. Dwarfism
  c. Enuresis
  d. Prader-Willi syndrome

Question 2

The parents of a 16-year-old boy who plays football want their child to receive growth hormone to improve muscle strength. What will the nurse tell the parents?
 
  a. Growth hormone may be used to improve strength in young athletes.
  b. If the epiphyses are not fused, growth hormone may be an option.
  c. Small doses of growth hormone may be used indefinitely for this purpose.
  d. Using growth hormone to build muscle mass is not recommended.



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
Fatalities associated with risks of taking growth hormone with Prader-Willi syndrome have been reported, so it is contraindicated in patients with this syndrome. It is not contraindicated in patients with asthma or enuresis. Dwarfism is an indication for hormone therapy.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Athletes should be advised not to take growth hormone to build muscle because of its effects on blood sugar and other side effects.




danielfitts88

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)


6ana001

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

 

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