A nurse is reviewing the medical history report of a client who is to receive gonadotropins. In which of the following conditions would the use of gonadotropins be contraindicated?
A) Sensitivity to benzyl alcohol
B) Epiphyseal closure
C) Adrenal dysfunction
D) Epilepsy
Ans: C
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While reviewing the medical history of the client, the nurse should identify that gonadotropins are contraindicated in clients with adrenal dysfunction, high gonadotropin levels, thyroid dysfunction, liver disease, abnormal bleeding, ovarian cysts, sex-hormone-dependent tumors, or organic intracranial lesions (pituitary tumors). Gonadotropins should be used cautiously in clients with epilepsy. Somatropin growth hormones are contraindicated in clients with sensitivity to benzyl alcohol, epiphyseal closure, and underlying cranial lesions.
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