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tiara099

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The clinic nurse is assessing a child with hypopituitarism. Hypopituitarism can lead to which disorder?
 
  a. Gigantism
  b. Hyperthyroidism
  c. Cushing syndrome
  d. Growth hormone deficiency

Question 2

The nurse is assisting with a growth hormone stimulation test for a child with short stature. What should the nurse monitor closely on this child during the test?
 
  a. Hypotension
  b. Tachycardia
  c. Hypoglycemia
  d. Nausea and vomiting


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kaykay69

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

ANS: D
Hypopituitarism can lead to a growth hormone deficiency. An overproduction of the anterior pituitary hormones can result in gigantism (caused by excess growth hormone production during childhood), hyperthyroidism, or hypercortisolism (Cushing syndrome).

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Patients receiving clonidine (Catapres) for a growth hormone stimulation test require close blood pressure monitoring for hypotension. Tachycardia, hypoglycemia, and nausea and vomiting do not occur with Catapres administered for a growth hormone stimulation test.


tiara099

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Reply 2 on: Jun 28, 2018
Excellent

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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