A 10- Year- Old with Precocious Puberty Is Found to Have

question 42

Multiple Choice

A 10- year- old with precocious puberty is found to have a space- occupying tumor in the arcuate nucleus of the hypothalamus, leading to excessive prolactin release. Which of the following correctly describes changes in plasma levels of hormones?

• A)increased PRH, decreased PIH, and decreased prolactin
• B)increased PRH, increased PIH, and increased prolactin
• C)decreased PRH, decreased PIH, and increased prolactin
• D)decreased PRH, decreased PIH, and decreased prolactin
• E)decreased PRH, increased PIH, and increased prolactin

Understand the reasons and criteria for involuntary commitment to psychiatric hospitals.

Comprehend the role and services provided by Community Mental Health Centers.

Analyze the effectiveness of therapy and factors contributing to its success.

Understand the policy and impact of deinstitutionalization on mental health care.

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