A child with GH deficiency is receiving GH therapy. What is the best time for the GH to be administered?
a. At bedtime
b. After meals
c. Before meals
d. On arising in the morning
A
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A Injections are best given at bedtime to more closely approximate the physiologic
release of GH.
B This time does not mimic the physiologic release of the hormone.
C This time does not mimic the physiologic release of the hormone.
D This time does not mimic the physiologic release of the hormone.
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