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rayancarla1

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A 12-year-old girl is diagnosed with hyperpituitarism. Identify the correct primary treatment for this child.
 
  1. A thyroidectomy
   2. Chemotherapy
   3. Radiation therapy to the thyroid
   4. Administrating an antithyroid medication

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Compared to adults, which of the statements about children is true?
 
  1. Children's proportions are the same as adults.
   2. Children have lower metabolic rates than adults.
   3. Children have a greater body surface area to total weight than adults.
   4. Children have lower fluid requirements per weight than adults.


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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
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1. The pituitary gland is the issue, not the thyroid.
2. Chemotherapy is a very aggressive treatment and not recommended as a primary treatment.
3. Radiological therapy is used for testing, not treatment.
4. The antithyroid hormone can help stop the aggressive process.

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1. Children have a greater body surface area to total weight than adults.
2. Children have a higher rate of metabolism than adults.
3. Children have a greater body surface area to total weight than adults.
4. Children have a higher fluid requirement than adults.


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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
Excellent

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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