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Sufayan.ah

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A child will start treatment for precocious puberty. This involves injections of synthetic:
 
  a. Thyrotropin.
  b. Gonadotropins.
  c. Somatotropic hormone.
  d. Luteinizing hormonereleasing hormone.

Question 2

Which statement best describes hypopituitarism?
 
  a. Growth is normal during the first 3 years of life.
  b. Weight is usually more retarded than height.
  c. Skeletal proportions are normal for age.
  d. Most of these children have subnormal intelligence.


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Reply #1 on: Jun 28, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
Precocious puberty of central origin is treated with monthly subcutaneous injections of luteinizing hormonereleasing hormone. Thyrotropin, gonadotropin, and somatotropic hormone are not appropriate therapies for precocious puberty.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
In children with hypopituitarism, the skeletal proportions are normal. Growth is within normal limits for the first year of life. Height is usually more delayed than weight. Intelligence is not affected by hypopituitarism.


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Reply 2 on: Jun 28, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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