NURS 6521 Advanced
Pharmacology Final 2026 Exam
Questions and Correct Answers |
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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: - 🧠 ANSWER
✔✔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? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔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? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔"Infants are more susceptible to
central nervous system effects than are adults."
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? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔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? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔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: - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔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? - 🧠
ANSWER ✔✔"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? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔"Drugs effective in adults
may not work in children, even if the dose is proportional for weight and
size."
A nurse is teaching nursing students about pediatric medication
administration. What will the nurse include when discussing pediatric drug
research? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Studies showed a significant percentage of
unanticipated and potentially lethal side effects in children.
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, A prescriber has ordered medication for a newborn. The medication is
eliminated primarily by hepatic metabolism. The nurse expects the
prescriber to: - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔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? - 🧠 ANSWER
✔✔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? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔"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? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔"If
the ANC is less than 3000, the drug will be discontinued permanently."
Pharmacology Final 2026 Exam
Questions and Correct Answers |
New Update
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: - 🧠 ANSWER
✔✔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? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔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? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔"Infants are more susceptible to
central nervous system effects than are adults."
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? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔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? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔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: - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔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? - 🧠
ANSWER ✔✔"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? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔"Drugs effective in adults
may not work in children, even if the dose is proportional for weight and
size."
A nurse is teaching nursing students about pediatric medication
administration. What will the nurse include when discussing pediatric drug
research? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Studies showed a significant percentage of
unanticipated and potentially lethal side effects in children.
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STATEMENT. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
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, A prescriber has ordered medication for a newborn. The medication is
eliminated primarily by hepatic metabolism. The nurse expects the
prescriber to: - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔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? - 🧠 ANSWER
✔✔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? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔"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? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔"If
the ANC is less than 3000, the drug will be discontinued permanently."
