An infant born with ambiguous genitalia should be assessed for: ...

[pragya sharda]

An infant born with ambiguous genitalia should be assessed for:
 
  1. Hyperthyroidism.
   2. Hypernatremia.
   3. Adrenal hyperplasia.
   4. Adrenal medulla deficiency.

Question 2

A common psychological issue in children with Cushing's syndrome is:
 
  1. Depression due to not looking like others.
   2. Post-traumatic stress disorder related to the body.
   3. Autism.
   4. Difficulty maintaining eye contact and meaningful relationships.

[billybob123]

Answer to Question 1

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1. Hyperthyroidism does not affect the formation of ambiguous genitalia.
2. Hypernatremia does not affect the formation of ambiguous genitalia.
3. Children with adrenal hyperplasia have a high risk for ambiguous genitalia because of the excessive amounts of androgen production.
4. The adrenal medulla has too much excretion, not a deficit.

Answer to Question 2

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1. A child with Cushing's will have an altered appearance from his/her peers. This leads to issues of depression for many children.
2. This is not an issue because a traumatic event does not occur in order for the disease to be present.
3. Few children with Cushing's have an autism diagnosis.
4. Eye contact can be maintained and relationships can be made.

[pragya sharda]

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[billybob123]

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