NURSING 6005 CHAPTER 59: DRUGS RELATED TO HYPOTHALAMIC AND PITUITARY FUNCTION Test Bank

NURSING 6005 CHAPTER 59: DRUGS RELATED TO HYPOTHALAMIC AND PITUITARY FUNCTION Test Bank MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. A child with Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS) has short stature, and the provider is considering treatment with growth hormone. Which aspect of this child’s history should the nurse report to the provider? a. Behavior problems b. Low muscle tone c. Mental impairment d. Sleep apnea ANS: D Growth hormone must be avoided in patients with PWS who are severely obese, who have a history of upper airway obstruction or sleep apnea, or who have severe respiratory impairment because of a risk of sudden death associated with these disorders. Behavior problems, low muscle tone, and mental impairment are commonly associated with PWS and are not contraindications to treatment with growth hormone. DIF: Cognitive Level: Application REF: Growth Hormone | Therapeutic Uses | Pediatric Short Stature Associated with Prader-Willi Syndrome TOP: Nursing Process: Assessment MSC: NCLEX Client Needs Category: Physiologic Integrity: Reduction of Risk Potential