A girl who is 7 1/2 years old has received a diagnosis of precocious puberty from the pediatric endocrinologist. The nurse who collaborates with this physician should anticipate the administration of what drug?
A) Menotropins (Pergonal)
B) Thyrotropin alfa (Thyrogen)
C) Cosyntropin (Cortrosyn
D) Leuprolide acetate (Lupron)
D
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Leuprolide is useful for the treatment of central precocious puberty in children. Menotropins (Pergonal) stimulates ovulation. Cosyntropin (Cortrosyn) stimulates the adrenal cortex to synthesize and secrete adrenocortical hormones. Thyrotropin alfa (Thyrogen) stimulates the secretion of thyroglobulin.
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