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nevelica

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At what age is sexual development in boys and girls considered to be precocious?
 
  a. Boys, 11 years; girls, 9 years
  b. Boys, 12 years; girls, 10 years
  c. Boys, 9 years; girls, 8 years
  d. Boys, 10 years; girls, 9 1/2 years

Question 2

After teaching a group of nursing students about the different types of chemotherapeutic agents used to treat breast cancer, the instructor determines that the teaching was successful when the students identify which of the following as an example of
 
  a selective estrogen receptor modulator (SERM)? (Select all that apply.) A) Tamoxifen
  B) Letrozole
  C) Raloxifene
  D) Exemestane
  E) Anastrozole


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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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A These ages fall within the expected range of pubertal onset.
B These ages fall within the expected range of pubertal onset.
C Manifestations of sexual development before age 9 in boys and age 8 in girls is
considered precocious and should be investigated.
D These ages fall within the expected range of pubertal onset.

Answer to Question 2

A, C
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Examples of SERMs include tamoxifen and raloxifene. Letrozole, exemestane, and anastrozole are examples of aromatase inhibitors.


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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
Excellent

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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