Author Question: At what age is sexual development in boys and girls considered to be precocious? a. Boys, 11 ... (Read 83 times)

nevelica · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

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

zhanghao · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C
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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.