A patient is diagnosed with infertility. What medication may the nurse administer for the treatment of infertility?
A) Thyrotropin alfa (Thyrogen)
B) Pegvisomant (Somavert)
C) Menotropins (Pergonal)
D) Somatotropin (Humatrope)
C
Feedback:
Menotropins (Pergonal) is administered in combination with HCG to induce ovulation. Thyrotropin alfa (Thyrogen) is a synthetic formulation of TSH used as a diagnostic adjunct for serum thyroglobulin. Pegvisomant (Somavert) is a growth hormone receptor antagonist used in the treatment of acromegaly in adults. Somatotropin (Humatrope) is administered to children for impaired growth.
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