The nurse transcribes an order for menotropin (Pergonal), which will be administered to have what effect?
A) Promote development of secondary sex characteristics
B) Induce ovulation
C) Promote bone growth
D) Treat diabetes insipidus
B
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Menotropin (Pergonal) is used as fertility drug to stimulate ovulation and spermatogenesis. Pergonal is not used to promote the development of secondary sex hormones, to promote bone growth, or to treat diabetes insipidus.
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