Which medication can be administered before surgery for acromegaly?

Bromocriptine is the correct choice for a medication to be administered before surgery for acromegaly. This drug is a dopamine agonist that can reduce the size of growth hormone-secreting pituitary adenomas, which are often the underlying cause of acromegaly. By lowering growth hormone levels and potentially shrinking the tumor, bromocriptine can help improve preoperative conditions, making surgical intervention more effective and safer.

In cases where acromegaly is present, reducing the levels of growth hormone prior to surgery can lead to better surgical outcomes and decreased complications. Bromocriptine is often used as a first-line treatment in patients who may not be surgical candidates or in conjunction with surgery to optimize the management of the disorder.

Other medications listed, such as methotrexate, lisinopril, and statins, do not have a direct role in the preoperative management of acromegaly. Methotrexate is primarily used in the treatment of certain cancers and autoimmune diseases. Lisinopril is an antihypertensive medication, not related to acromegaly treatment. Statins are used to manage cholesterol levels and do not address the underlying issues of acromegaly or growth hormone secretion.