A 9-year-old boy is taking testosterone injections for treatment of hypogonadism. What should be measured every 6 months on this child?
A) Liver function test (LFT)
B) Cholesterol level
C) Vision
D) Hand and wrist radiographs
D
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Because of the effects of these hormones on epiphyseal closure, children should be closely monitored with hand and wrist radiographs before treatment and every 6 months after treatment. It would not be necessary to measure LFTs, cholesterol levels, or the child's vision.
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