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NGR5172 ADVANCED PHARMACOLOGY FINAL
NEWEST 2026-2027 ACTUAL EXAM PREPARATION
WITH COMPLETE ANSWERS GRADED A+
A nurse is caring for an infant after a surgical procedure. After ensuring that the ordered dose is
appropriate for the infant's age and weight, the nurse administers a narcotic analgesic
intravenously. When assessing the infant 15 minutes later, the nurse notes respirations of 22
breaths/minute and a heart rate of 110 beats/minute. The infant is asleep in the parent's arms and
does not awaken when vital signs are assessed. The nurse understands that these findings are the
result of: - - ANS✔️--immaturity of the blood-brain barrier in the infant.
A child will receive 750 mg of an antibiotic for 10 days. The child attends day care. The drug
may be dosed in several ways and is available in two concentrations. Which dosing regimen will
the nurse discuss with the child's provider? - - ANS✔️--500 mg/5 mL to 375 mg PO twice daily
Parents ask the nurse why an over-the-counter cough suppressant with sedative side effects is not
recommended for infants. Which response by the nurse is correct? - - ANS✔️--"Infants are more
susceptible to central nervous system effects than are adults."
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A nurse caring for a 5-year-old child notes that the child has discoloration of several teeth. When
taking a medication history, the nurse will ask about which group of medications? - - ANS✔️--
Tetracyclines
An infant has allergies and often develops a pruritic rash when exposed to allergens. The infant's
parents ask the nurse about using a topical antihistamine. What should the nurse tell them? - -
ANS✔️--Applying an antihistamine to the skin can cause toxicity in this age group.
An infant is receiving a medication that has a narrow therapeutic range. The nurse reviews the
medication information and learns that the drug is excreted by the kidneys. When giving the
medication, the nurse will assess the infant for: - - ANS✔️--signs of drug toxicity.
A pediatric nurse is teaching nursing students to calculate medication doses for children using a
formula based on body surface area. Which statement by a nursing student indicates
understanding of the teaching? - - ANS✔️--"This formula helps approximate the first dose; other
doses should be based on clinical observations."
A pediatric nurse is teaching nursing students about medication administration in children.
Which statement by a student indicates an understanding of the teaching? - - ANS✔️--"Drugs
effective in adults may not work in children, even if the dose is proportional for weight and size."
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A nurse is teaching nursing students about pediatric medication administration. What will the
nurse include when discussing pediatric drug research? - - ANS✔️--Studies showed a significant
percentage of unanticipated and potentially lethal side effects in children.
A prescriber has ordered medication for a newborn. The medication is eliminated primarily by
hepatic metabolism. The nurse expects the prescriber to: - - ANS✔️--order a dose that is lower
than an adult dose.
The parents of a child with asthma ask the nurse why their child can not use oral corticosteroids
more often, because they are so effective. The nurse will offer which information that is true for
children? - - ANS✔️--Chronic steroid use can inhibit growth.
A patient with schizophrenia receives a dose of risperidone [Risperdal Consta] IM. The nurse
teaching this patient about this medication will make which statement? - - ANS✔️--"You will
need to take an oral antipsychotic drug for 3 weeks."
A patient with schizophrenia shows suicidal behaviors, and the provider orders clozapine
[Clozaril]. The nurse teaches the family about the medication and its side effects. Which
statement by a family member indicates a need for further teaching about this drug? - - ANS✔️--
"If the ANC is less than 3000, the drug will be discontinued permanently."
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A patient in whom drug therapy has failed several times in the past is readmitted to a hospital to
begin therapy for schizophrenia. What will the nurse do to help improve adherence? - - ANS✔️--
Teach the patient about drug side effects and how to manage them.
A nurse provides teaching for a patient about to begin taking an FGA drug for schizophrenia.
Which statement by the patient indicates a need for further teaching about side effects of these
drugs? - - ANS✔️--"Dry mouth and constipation are uncommon with this medication."
A patient taking an FGA medication develops severe parkinsonism and is treated with
amantadine [Symmetrel]. The amantadine is withdrawn 2 months later, and the parkinsonism
returns. The nurse will expect the provider to: - - ANS✔️--try a second-generation antipsychotic
(SGA).
What are negative symptoms of schizophrenia? Select all that apply. - - ANS✔️--Poor judgment
Poor self-care
Poverty of speech
A patient is taking an FGA for schizophrenia. The nurse notes that the patient has trouble
speaking and chewing and observes slow, wormlike-movements of the patient's tongue. The
nurse recognizes which adverse effect in this patient? - - ANS✔️--Tardive dyskinesia
A nurse and a nursing student are discussing the plan of care for a patient with schizophrenia.
The patient, who has been taking a high-potency FGA for 2 months, has become restless and
NGR5172 ADVANCED PHARMACOLOGY FINAL
NEWEST 2026-2027 ACTUAL EXAM PREPARATION
WITH COMPLETE ANSWERS GRADED A+
A nurse is caring for an infant after a surgical procedure. After ensuring that the ordered dose is
appropriate for the infant's age and weight, the nurse administers a narcotic analgesic
intravenously. When assessing the infant 15 minutes later, the nurse notes respirations of 22
breaths/minute and a heart rate of 110 beats/minute. The infant is asleep in the parent's arms and
does not awaken when vital signs are assessed. The nurse understands that these findings are the
result of: - - ANS✔️--immaturity of the blood-brain barrier in the infant.
A child will receive 750 mg of an antibiotic for 10 days. The child attends day care. The drug
may be dosed in several ways and is available in two concentrations. Which dosing regimen will
the nurse discuss with the child's provider? - - ANS✔️--500 mg/5 mL to 375 mg PO twice daily
Parents ask the nurse why an over-the-counter cough suppressant with sedative side effects is not
recommended for infants. Which response by the nurse is correct? - - ANS✔️--"Infants are more
susceptible to central nervous system effects than are adults."
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A nurse caring for a 5-year-old child notes that the child has discoloration of several teeth. When
taking a medication history, the nurse will ask about which group of medications? - - ANS✔️--
Tetracyclines
An infant has allergies and often develops a pruritic rash when exposed to allergens. The infant's
parents ask the nurse about using a topical antihistamine. What should the nurse tell them? - -
ANS✔️--Applying an antihistamine to the skin can cause toxicity in this age group.
An infant is receiving a medication that has a narrow therapeutic range. The nurse reviews the
medication information and learns that the drug is excreted by the kidneys. When giving the
medication, the nurse will assess the infant for: - - ANS✔️--signs of drug toxicity.
A pediatric nurse is teaching nursing students to calculate medication doses for children using a
formula based on body surface area. Which statement by a nursing student indicates
understanding of the teaching? - - ANS✔️--"This formula helps approximate the first dose; other
doses should be based on clinical observations."
A pediatric nurse is teaching nursing students about medication administration in children.
Which statement by a student indicates an understanding of the teaching? - - ANS✔️--"Drugs
effective in adults may not work in children, even if the dose is proportional for weight and size."
,3|Page
A nurse is teaching nursing students about pediatric medication administration. What will the
nurse include when discussing pediatric drug research? - - ANS✔️--Studies showed a significant
percentage of unanticipated and potentially lethal side effects in children.
A prescriber has ordered medication for a newborn. The medication is eliminated primarily by
hepatic metabolism. The nurse expects the prescriber to: - - ANS✔️--order a dose that is lower
than an adult dose.
The parents of a child with asthma ask the nurse why their child can not use oral corticosteroids
more often, because they are so effective. The nurse will offer which information that is true for
children? - - ANS✔️--Chronic steroid use can inhibit growth.
A patient with schizophrenia receives a dose of risperidone [Risperdal Consta] IM. The nurse
teaching this patient about this medication will make which statement? - - ANS✔️--"You will
need to take an oral antipsychotic drug for 3 weeks."
A patient with schizophrenia shows suicidal behaviors, and the provider orders clozapine
[Clozaril]. The nurse teaches the family about the medication and its side effects. Which
statement by a family member indicates a need for further teaching about this drug? - - ANS✔️--
"If the ANC is less than 3000, the drug will be discontinued permanently."
, 4|Page
A patient in whom drug therapy has failed several times in the past is readmitted to a hospital to
begin therapy for schizophrenia. What will the nurse do to help improve adherence? - - ANS✔️--
Teach the patient about drug side effects and how to manage them.
A nurse provides teaching for a patient about to begin taking an FGA drug for schizophrenia.
Which statement by the patient indicates a need for further teaching about side effects of these
drugs? - - ANS✔️--"Dry mouth and constipation are uncommon with this medication."
A patient taking an FGA medication develops severe parkinsonism and is treated with
amantadine [Symmetrel]. The amantadine is withdrawn 2 months later, and the parkinsonism
returns. The nurse will expect the provider to: - - ANS✔️--try a second-generation antipsychotic
(SGA).
What are negative symptoms of schizophrenia? Select all that apply. - - ANS✔️--Poor judgment
Poor self-care
Poverty of speech
A patient is taking an FGA for schizophrenia. The nurse notes that the patient has trouble
speaking and chewing and observes slow, wormlike-movements of the patient's tongue. The
nurse recognizes which adverse effect in this patient? - - ANS✔️--Tardive dyskinesia
A nurse and a nursing student are discussing the plan of care for a patient with schizophrenia.
The patient, who has been taking a high-potency FGA for 2 months, has become restless and
