PEDIATRIC NURSING: PHARMACOLOGY. SAMPLE EXAM
REVISION PRACTICE QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS (2024 UPDATE).
Albuterol & Racemic Epinephrine - ANSWER- Nebulizer Meds
Digoxin - ANSWER- increases contractility decreases rate.
Furosemide - ANSWER- Loop diuretic – potent.
Spironolactone - ANSWER- Potassium sparing diuretic.
Prostaglandin E - ANSWER- IV infusion to keep PDA open.
Propranolol - ANSWER- Beta blocker.
Aspirin - ANSWER- tx: Kawasaki Disease or Rheumatic fever.
Indomethacin - ANSWER- IV medication given to close the PDA.
Factor VIII - ANSWER- IV medication given to provide clotting factors in a patient w
hemophilia.
Polyethylene glycol - ANSWER- Osmotic diuretic
Ranitidine - ANSWER- H2 blocker given to treat GERD
Omeprazole/ Lansoprazole - ANSWER- PPI given to treat GERD
Ondansetron - ANSWER- Serotonin receptor antagonist works to decrease nausea & vomiting
, Acetaminophen - ANSWER- Analgesic broken down in liver
Ibuprofen - ANSWER- Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medication
Do not give in infants <6 months
Acetaminophen with codeine - ANSWER- Oral narcotic pain medication
One medication potentiates the other
Ketorolac - ANSWER- Non-steroidal Anti-Inflammatory medication given via IV or IM
Morphine - ANSWER- Narcotic pain medication given via IV to infants and children
Amoxicillin - ANSWER- Anti infective
Do not give with penicillin allergy
Erythromycin - ANSWER- Anti infective
May be given via po, IV, topical or ophthalmic
Nystatin suspension - ANSWER- Anti-fungal
Fosphenytoin - ANSWER- Anti-seizure drug given via IV
Phenobarbital - ANSWER- Anti-seizure drug causing sedation
Lorazepam - ANSWER- Benzodiazepine given to halt a seizure
Vitamin K (phytonadione) - ANSWER- Prothrombogenic given in Reye Syndrome
Baclofen - ANSWER- Given via po or intrathecal to reduce spasticity
REVISION PRACTICE QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS (2024 UPDATE).
Albuterol & Racemic Epinephrine - ANSWER- Nebulizer Meds
Digoxin - ANSWER- increases contractility decreases rate.
Furosemide - ANSWER- Loop diuretic – potent.
Spironolactone - ANSWER- Potassium sparing diuretic.
Prostaglandin E - ANSWER- IV infusion to keep PDA open.
Propranolol - ANSWER- Beta blocker.
Aspirin - ANSWER- tx: Kawasaki Disease or Rheumatic fever.
Indomethacin - ANSWER- IV medication given to close the PDA.
Factor VIII - ANSWER- IV medication given to provide clotting factors in a patient w
hemophilia.
Polyethylene glycol - ANSWER- Osmotic diuretic
Ranitidine - ANSWER- H2 blocker given to treat GERD
Omeprazole/ Lansoprazole - ANSWER- PPI given to treat GERD
Ondansetron - ANSWER- Serotonin receptor antagonist works to decrease nausea & vomiting
, Acetaminophen - ANSWER- Analgesic broken down in liver
Ibuprofen - ANSWER- Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medication
Do not give in infants <6 months
Acetaminophen with codeine - ANSWER- Oral narcotic pain medication
One medication potentiates the other
Ketorolac - ANSWER- Non-steroidal Anti-Inflammatory medication given via IV or IM
Morphine - ANSWER- Narcotic pain medication given via IV to infants and children
Amoxicillin - ANSWER- Anti infective
Do not give with penicillin allergy
Erythromycin - ANSWER- Anti infective
May be given via po, IV, topical or ophthalmic
Nystatin suspension - ANSWER- Anti-fungal
Fosphenytoin - ANSWER- Anti-seizure drug given via IV
Phenobarbital - ANSWER- Anti-seizure drug causing sedation
Lorazepam - ANSWER- Benzodiazepine given to halt a seizure
Vitamin K (phytonadione) - ANSWER- Prothrombogenic given in Reye Syndrome
Baclofen - ANSWER- Given via po or intrathecal to reduce spasticity
