Pediatric ATI Practice Exam

Which medication should be expected for a child with hypopituitarism?

1. Desmopressin.

2. Luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone.

3. Recombinant growth hormone.

4. Levothyroxine.

The correct answer is: Recombinant growth hormone.

In the context of hypopituitarism, recombinant growth hormone is the expected medication because this condition often results in a deficiency of growth hormone due to inadequate hormone production by the pituitary gland. Hypopituitarism can lead to stunted growth and other developmental issues in children, and administering recombinant growth hormone can help promote normal growth and development by providing the body with the necessary hormone it lacks. Desmopressin is typically used to treat conditions related to diabetes insipidus or bedwetting, and while it may have a role in managing certain symptoms related to pituitary disorders, it is not the primary treatment for hypopituitarism. Luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone is more relevant in the context of reproductive hormone disorders and is not specifically indicated for treating the growth hormone deficiency that's central to hypopituitarism. Levothyroxine is a replacement therapy for hypothyroidism. Although some children with hypopituitarism may also have thyroid hormone deficiencies and thus require thyroid hormone replacement, the primary focus for growth-related issues in hypopituitarism is with growth hormone.