When growth hormone is used in children with a documented deficiency, how long should treatment continue? (Select all that apply.)
a. For life
b. Until a satisfactory adult height is achieved
c. For 2 years after epiphyseal closure
d. Until serum GH levels have been normal for 12 consecutive months
e. Until epiphyseal closure begins
ANS: B, E
Treatment with GH for a child with a documented GH deficiency may continue until a satisfactory adult height is achieved or until epiphyseal closure begins.
Treatment does not continue for life, and GH should not be administered during or after closure of the epiphyses.
Treatment should not be continued until serum GH levels have been normal for 12 consecutive months.
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