Endocrine Drugs and Medications Q 1

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Humatrope (somatropin) is being given to a female patient with turner syndrome. Which of the following findings is associated with this medication?

  

     A. Decreases ALT and AST level

     B. Mild hyperglycemia

     C. Hypotension

     D. Water intoxication

    

    

Correct Answer: B. Mild hyperglycemia

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Humatrope (somatropin) is a growth hormone. Excess growth hormone causes insulin resistance and hyperglycemia.

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Option A: Elevated AST and ALT are expected.

Option C: Hypertension, not hypotension is a side effect.

Option D: Water intoxication is not a related symptom to this medication.

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