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sheilaspns

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A patient is to receive desmopressin (Stimate) for diabetes insipidus. By which routes may the drug be administered? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Orally
  b. IV
  c. Nasal spray
  d. Subcutaneously
  e. IM

Question 2

When growth hormone is used in children with a documented deficiency, how long should treatment continue? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. For life
  b. Until a satisfactory adult height is achieved
  c. For 2 years after epiphyseal closure
  d. Until serum GH levels have been normal for 12 consecutive months
  e. Until epiphyseal closure begins


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jaymee143

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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A, B, C, D
Desmopressin may be administered by mouth (orally), IV, nasally, or subcutaneously.
Desmopressin is not administered by IM injection.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B, E
Treatment with GH for a child with a documented GH deficiency may continue until a satisfactory adult height is achieved or until epiphyseal closure begins.
Treatment does not continue for life, and GH should not be administered during or after closure of the epiphyses.
Treatment should not be continued until serum GH levels have been normal for 12 consecutive months.


sheilaspns

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

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Excellent

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