A patient has been diagnosed with acromegaly. Which of the following medications may be ordered to treat this endocrine disorder?
A) Gonadorelin hydrochloride (Factrel)
B) Octreotide (Sandostatin)
C) Nafarelin (Synarel)
D) Gonadorelin acetate (Lutrepulse)
B
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Prescribers order octreotide for patients with acromegaly to reduce levels of GH. Gonadorelin hydrochloride, nafarelin, and gonadorelin acetate are not administered to treat acromegaly.
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Tablets can only be broken if they are _________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
You can help prevent workplace violence by:
a. Reporting safety and security concerns b. Carrying a handgun or other weapon c. Giving drugs to persons with mental ill-ness d. Using touch to calm a person who is angry or agitated