ICHS Pharmacology Final Exam Questions and Answers |Fall
2026/2027 Update | 100% Correct Latest
Question 1
A child is receiving somatropin for growth failure. During follow-up visits, which data would the nurse monitor? Select all
that apply.
Blood glucose level for hypoglycemia
Serial changes in height and weight chart
Blood calcium levels for hypocalcemia
Presence of antirecombinant human growth hormone (anti-rhGH) antibodies
Thyroid levels for hypothyroidism
Side effects of therapy reported by family.
Correct Answer
Serial changes in height and weight chart
Presence of antirecombinant human growth hormone (anti-rhGH) antibodies
Thyroid levels for hypothyroidism
Side effects of therapy reported by family.
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,Question 2
Which hormone inhibits the release of GH
Correct Answer
Somatostatin
Question 3
A patient is administered somatropin for growth improvement. Which biochemical parameter will the nurse closely monitor
after administration?
Correct Answer
Blood glucose level
Question 4
Which history of symptoms and conditions will the nurse evaluate before administering desmopressin to prevent
complications? Select all that apply.
-seizure
-asthma
-Diabetes insipidus
-cardiovascular disease
-type 1 von willebrand
Correct Answer
Seizure, Asthma, Cardiovascular disease
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, Question 5
Octreotide should be used with caution in patients with which disorders? Select all that apply.
Asthma
Heart failure
Thyroid deficiency
Hepatic impairment
Psychiatric disorders
Chronic kidney disease
Correct Answer
Heart Failure
Hepatic Impairment
Chronic kidney disease
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2026/2027 Update | 100% Correct Latest
Question 1
A child is receiving somatropin for growth failure. During follow-up visits, which data would the nurse monitor? Select all
that apply.
Blood glucose level for hypoglycemia
Serial changes in height and weight chart
Blood calcium levels for hypocalcemia
Presence of antirecombinant human growth hormone (anti-rhGH) antibodies
Thyroid levels for hypothyroidism
Side effects of therapy reported by family.
Correct Answer
Serial changes in height and weight chart
Presence of antirecombinant human growth hormone (anti-rhGH) antibodies
Thyroid levels for hypothyroidism
Side effects of therapy reported by family.
Page 1 of 18
,Question 2
Which hormone inhibits the release of GH
Correct Answer
Somatostatin
Question 3
A patient is administered somatropin for growth improvement. Which biochemical parameter will the nurse closely monitor
after administration?
Correct Answer
Blood glucose level
Question 4
Which history of symptoms and conditions will the nurse evaluate before administering desmopressin to prevent
complications? Select all that apply.
-seizure
-asthma
-Diabetes insipidus
-cardiovascular disease
-type 1 von willebrand
Correct Answer
Seizure, Asthma, Cardiovascular disease
Page 2 of 18
, Question 5
Octreotide should be used with caution in patients with which disorders? Select all that apply.
Asthma
Heart failure
Thyroid deficiency
Hepatic impairment
Psychiatric disorders
Chronic kidney disease
Correct Answer
Heart Failure
Hepatic Impairment
Chronic kidney disease
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