Nursing Pharmacology: Endocrine & Metabolic Drugs 2026 Exam
1. Question
Humatrope (somatropin) is being given to a female patient with turner syndrome.
Which of the following findings is associated with this medication?
A. Decreases ALT and AST level
B. Mild hyperglycemia
Correct Answer
C. Hypotension
D. Water intoxication
Incorrect
Incorrect
Correct Answer: B. Mild hyperglycemia
Humatrope (somatropin) is a growth hormone. Excess growth hormone causes
insulin resistance and hyperglycemia.
,Option A: Elevated AST and ALT are expected.
Option C: Hypertension, not hypotension is a side effect.
Option D: Water intoxication is not a related symptom to this medication.
2. Question
A nurse provides instructions to a client regarding the administration of the
prednisone and instructs the client that the best time to take the medication is
during?
A. Before breakfast
Incorrect
B. After breakfast
Correct Answer
C. Evening
D. Before bedtime
Incorrect
Correct Answer: B. After breakfast
Prednisone is a corticosteroid (glucocorticoids) and It should be administered
early in the morning because it helps in decreasing the risk for adrenal
, insufficiency and stimulates the burst of glucocorticoids released naturally by the
adrenal glands each morning.
Option A: Prednisone can cause gastric upset and should always be taken with a
meal.
Options C & D: One of the common side effects of the medication is insomnia so it
is best taken in the morning.
3. Question
A client with diabetes insipidus is taking antidiuretic hormone. Which of the
following symptoms would alert the need to decrease the dosage?
A. Alopecia
B. Jaundice
Incorrect
C. Diarrhea
D. Drowsiness
Correct Answer
Incorrect
Correct Answer: D. Drowsiness
1. Question
Humatrope (somatropin) is being given to a female patient with turner syndrome.
Which of the following findings is associated with this medication?
A. Decreases ALT and AST level
B. Mild hyperglycemia
Correct Answer
C. Hypotension
D. Water intoxication
Incorrect
Incorrect
Correct Answer: B. Mild hyperglycemia
Humatrope (somatropin) is a growth hormone. Excess growth hormone causes
insulin resistance and hyperglycemia.
,Option A: Elevated AST and ALT are expected.
Option C: Hypertension, not hypotension is a side effect.
Option D: Water intoxication is not a related symptom to this medication.
2. Question
A nurse provides instructions to a client regarding the administration of the
prednisone and instructs the client that the best time to take the medication is
during?
A. Before breakfast
Incorrect
B. After breakfast
Correct Answer
C. Evening
D. Before bedtime
Incorrect
Correct Answer: B. After breakfast
Prednisone is a corticosteroid (glucocorticoids) and It should be administered
early in the morning because it helps in decreasing the risk for adrenal
, insufficiency and stimulates the burst of glucocorticoids released naturally by the
adrenal glands each morning.
Option A: Prednisone can cause gastric upset and should always be taken with a
meal.
Options C & D: One of the common side effects of the medication is insomnia so it
is best taken in the morning.
3. Question
A client with diabetes insipidus is taking antidiuretic hormone. Which of the
following symptoms would alert the need to decrease the dosage?
A. Alopecia
B. Jaundice
Incorrect
C. Diarrhea
D. Drowsiness
Correct Answer
Incorrect
Correct Answer: D. Drowsiness
