A Child Exhibits Acromegaly Caused by a Tumor That Cannot

question 21

Multiple Choice

A child exhibits acromegaly caused by a tumor that cannot be destroyed with radiation.Which medication will most likely be used to treat this child?

• A) Bromocriptine mesylate (Parlodel)
• B) Octreotide acetate (Sandostatin)
• C) Somatrem (Protropin)
• D) Somatropin (Genotropin)

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Definitions:

HIV

Human Immunodeficiency Virus, a retrovirus that attacks the immune system and can lead to acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) if not treated.

Paraphilia

Unusual sexual interests, or the sexual attraction to objects, situations, or individuals that are not part of normative stimulation.

Sexual Arousal

The physiological and mental state of being prepared for sexual activity, involving increased blood flow, heart rate, and heightened sensory perception.

STIs

Infections transmitted sexually, conditions that are spread from person to person via sexual intercourse.