Which of the following side effects are seen as potential complications to growth hormone therapy given at physiologic replacement doses?
a. slipped femoral epiphysis, pseudotumor cerebri, edema, and sodium retention
b. immunodeficiency with increased susceptibility to infections
c. unexplained development of an autoimmune disease such as Addison's disease
d. circulatory disorders such as cardiac arrhythmias, valve disease, or stroke
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A Correct. There are potential complications to growth hormone therapy. At physiological replacement doses, side effects can include slipped femoral epiphysis, pseudotumor cerebri, edema, and sodium retention.
B Incorrect. Immunodeficiency with increased susceptibility to infections is not among the potential complications to growth hormone therapy.
C Incorrect. The unexplained development of an autoimmune disease such as Addison's disease is not among the potential complications to growth hormone therapy.
D Incorrect. Circulatory disorders such as cardiac arrhythmias, valve disease, or stroke are not among the potential complications to growth hormone therapy.
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