After teaching the parents of a daughter with central precocious puberty about medication therapy. which statement by the parents indicates successful teaching?
Explanation & Rationale
A. Treatment for central precocious puberty, such as with GnRH analogs, temporarily suppresses the premature hormonal changes. Puberty resumes at a normal age once therapy is discontinued, indicating that the parents understand the purpose and effect of the medication. B. Many GnRH analogs are administered via injection, not as a daily nasal spray. The statement may reflect misunderstanding of the correct route or frequency of administration. C. Medication therapy alone is usually sufficient to manage central precocious puberty. Surgery is rarely required, so this indicates a misconception about the treatment plan. D. While the medication does suppress ongoing pubertal changes, it does not just “slow” them—it effectively halts further progression until treatment is stopped. The statement underestimates the effectiveness of the therapy.