A 14-year-old male is being evaluated for delayed puberty. Which ...

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A 14-year-old male is being evaluated for delayed puberty. Which finding indicates delayed puberty in this child?
 
  a. Androgen deficiency
  b. Growth hormone deficiency
  c. Height of 2.5 standard deviations below the mean
  d. Lack of epiphyseal closure

Question 2

A patient will begin using sildenafil citrate (Viagra) to treat erectile dysfunction. The nurse will instruct the patient to take the medication
 
  a. daily in the morning.
  b. just prior to sexual activity.
  c. 30 minutes to 4 hours before sexual activity.
  d. twice daily.

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Low androgen levels indicate delayed puberty. Patients who are short and who have not developed secondary sexual characteristics may have growth hormone deficiency, normal variations in development, or delayed puberty. Growth hormone deficiency may cause short stature.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Sildenafil should be taken at least 30 minutes and less than 4 hours prior to sexual activity. It is not taken daily or twice daily. If taken just prior to sexual activity, it does not have time to take effect.

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