Understanding Puberty and Puberty Blockers

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What is the age range by which no evidence of pubertal development is seen in males or females requires further evaluation?

  • 13-15 years for males, 11-13 years for females
  • 10-12 years for males, 11-13 years for females
  • 14-16 years for males, 13-15 years for females (correct)
  • 12-14 years for males, 10-12 years for females

What does the early development of sexual hair without signs of sexual maturation indicate?

  • Premature adrenarche (correct)
  • Precocious puberty
  • Delayed puberty
  • Normal pubescence

Which hormones are suppressed by GnRH analogs to delay puberty-related changes?

  • Estrogen and FSH
  • Testosterone and estrogen
  • Testosterone and LH
  • LH and FSH (correct)

What type of changes do puberty blockers like GnRH analogs delay?

<p>Changes in primary and secondary sex characteristics (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following effects do GnRH analogs have in individuals identified as male at birth?

<p>Halt facial and body hair growth (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What changes in individuals identified as female at birth do GnRH analogs prevent?

<p>Breast development and menstruation (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which Tanner stage is characterized by an increase in breast size without contour separation?

<p>Tanner 3 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the defining feature of Tanner stage 4 in breast development?

<p>Secondary mound formation above the breast (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what Tanner stage does the areola become part of the general breast contour?

<p>Tanner 5 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential consequence of delayed onset of puberty?

<p>Lag in stature growth (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What could be a reason for a deliberate delay in pubertal development?

<p>Use of puberty blockers (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What might be observed in individuals with delayed puberty onset?

<p>Normal pubertal changes sequence (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which Tanner stage features a buddy-shaped elevation of the areola?

<p>Tanner 2 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common feature of individuals who have a delayed onset of puberty?

<p>'First to mature, last to grow' pattern in family members (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of using GnRH analogs in adolescents?

<p>To pause puberty (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If an adolescent stops taking GnRH analogs, what will happen?

<p>Puberty will resume (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which Tanner stage is characterized by lateral spreading of adult pubic hair to the medial surface of the thighs?

<p>Tanner 5 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason for monitoring weight gain during pregnancy?

<p>To improve reproductive outcomes (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended weight gain range during pregnancy for patients with a prepregnancy BMI of 19.8 to 26.0?

<p>11.5 to 16 kg (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which stage of pubic hair development is characterized by hair being coarse, curly, abundant but less than adult?

<p>Tanner 4 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens to pubic hair in Tanner stage 6, according to the text?

<p>Lateral spreading and further extension upwards or dispersed occur (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the use of GnRH analogs affect pubertal development?

<p>Pauses pubertal development temporarily (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended weight gain range for underweight patients with a BMI of 29 during pregnancy?

<p>5 to 9.1 kg (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What complications are obese patients at increased risk of during pregnancy?

<p>Preeclampsia, gestational diabetes, cesarean delivery (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What may pregnant adolescents younger than 16 years require during pregnancy due to their growth spurt?

<p>Higher weight gains (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended weekly weight gain in the second and third trimesters of pregnancy?

<p>0.5 to 1 lb per week (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What risk is associated with gaining too little weight during pregnancy?

<p>Low-birth-weight infant (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How should measurement procedures for older adults be conducted to calculate BMI?

<p>They are the same as those used for other adults (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential problem associated with underweight in older adults?

<p>Increased risk of food insecurity (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why might patients who gain too much weight during pregnancy face a difficult delivery?

<p>'It can lead to a high-birth-weight infant' (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which Tanner stage is characterized by enlargement of the penis and further enlargement of testes, along with descent of the scrotum?

<p>Tanner 3 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a rare disease of excessive growth and distorted proportions caused by hypersecretion of growth hormone and insulin-like growth factor after epiphyseal closure called?

<p>Acromegaly (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which Tanner stage is described as 'not quite adult' with continued enlargement of the penis and increased pigmentation of the scrotum?

<p>Tanner 4 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common cause of acromegaly?

<p>Pituitary adenoma (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a sign of Tanner stage 2 in males?

<p>Enlargement of the penis (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of growth hormone excess in acromegaly?

<p>Slow skeletal growth and soft tissue enlargement (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Growth and Nutrition G1—Tanner 1' refers to which aspect of puberty?

<p>Enlargement of testes and scrotum (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Growth hormone excess leads to slow skeletal growth and soft tissue enlargement.' Which disease does this statement primarily refer to?

<p>Acromegaly (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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