A child will start treatment for precocious puberty. This involves injections of synthetic:
a. Thyrotropin.
b. Gonadotropins.
c. Somatotropic hormone.
d. Luteinizing hormone–releasing hormone.
ANS: D
Precocious puberty of central origin is treated with monthly subcutaneous injections of luteinizing hormone–releasing hormone. Thyrotropin, gonadotropin, and somatotropic hormone are not appropriate therapies for precocious puberty.
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