Asked by Madison Grant on Jun 24, 2024
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A child with growth hormone (GH) deficiency is receiving GH therapy. When is the best time for the GH to be administered?
A) At bedtime
B) After meals
C) Before meals
D) On arising in the morning
Growth Hormone
A hormone produced by the pituitary gland that stimulates growth, cell reproduction, and regeneration in humans and other animals.
GH Therapy
Treatment involving the use of growth hormone, commonly administered to promote growth in children and adolescents with growth hormone deficiency or other medical conditions affecting growth.
- Explain the management strategies for growth hormone deficiencies.
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Jasmine ChunnJun 24, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Injections are best given at bedtime to more closely approximate the physiologic release of GH. After or before meals and on arising in the morning do not mimic the physiologic release of the hormone.
Learning Objectives
- Explain the management strategies for growth hormone deficiencies.