NURS 5433 H5P Questions & Answers: Module 2-7
Module 2- 7
Module 2
Question 1
Why do many medications lack pediatric dosing information in their drug
labeling?
There is a lack of evidence-based literature on the safe and effective use of
medications in children.
Question 2
Why are Neonates at greater risk for toxicity with highly protein-bound drugs?
Protein binding is decreased in neonates increasing the amount of free drug
available.
Question 3
At what age are adult levels of renal function
achieved?
12 months
Question 4
What is the most accurate device for measuring a 2.5 mL
dose for a child?
An oral syringe
Question 5
Digoxin pediatric solution is available in a concentration of 50 mcg/mL. If a
child weighs 10 pounds and has an order for 10 mcg/kg/day, how much
should be dispensed for a 30 day supply?
27 mL
,Question 6
You order cephalexin 375 by mouth Q 12 hours. If you are going to order the
cephalexin 125 mg/ 5 mL, what instructions do you write on the sig?
Give 15 mL by mouth every twelve hours.
Question 7
In the above scenario, how much suspension is needed for 10 days
worth of medication?
300 mL
Question 8
How do you help prevent medication errors?
Write out the term daily
Question 9
In pediatric patients gastric acidity does not reach
adult values for?
2 years
Question 10
Nalidixic acid may cause in children
Cartilage erosion
11
You prescribe acetaminophen elixir OTC for a baby that weighs 12 lbs. Reference
recommends 10/mg/kg/dose. Drug is available in an oral solution 160 mg/5mL.
How many mLs would you prescribe?
1.7 mL
Question 12
You are ordering cefaclor for a child 16 months old that weighs 15 kg.
Reference recommends a total daily dose of 40 mg/kg in divided doses q 12
hours. What is the dose?
300 mL
, Question
Question 13
Altered absorption of drugs in the elderly may result in drug
response
delayed
Question 14
You have an elderly patient taking warfarin. You add another protein binding
drug. Which of the following statements is correct?
You will need to decrease dose of warfarin.
Question 15
In the elderly, the proper index of renal function is
. glomerular filtration rate (GFR)
Question 16
What is the list that identifies drugs with a high likelihood of causing adverse
effects in the elderly?
Beers list
Question 17
The primary mechanism of antibacterial action of the penicillins
involves inhibition of:
Cell wall Synthesis by binding and inactivating penicillin binding proteins
(PBPs)
Question 18
Which statements about vancomycin is accurate?
increases bacterial cell wall permeability and inhibits RNA synthesis
Question 19
The mechanism of action of the tetracyclines
involves:
Inhibiting protein synthesis
Module 2- 7
Module 2
Question 1
Why do many medications lack pediatric dosing information in their drug
labeling?
There is a lack of evidence-based literature on the safe and effective use of
medications in children.
Question 2
Why are Neonates at greater risk for toxicity with highly protein-bound drugs?
Protein binding is decreased in neonates increasing the amount of free drug
available.
Question 3
At what age are adult levels of renal function
achieved?
12 months
Question 4
What is the most accurate device for measuring a 2.5 mL
dose for a child?
An oral syringe
Question 5
Digoxin pediatric solution is available in a concentration of 50 mcg/mL. If a
child weighs 10 pounds and has an order for 10 mcg/kg/day, how much
should be dispensed for a 30 day supply?
27 mL
,Question 6
You order cephalexin 375 by mouth Q 12 hours. If you are going to order the
cephalexin 125 mg/ 5 mL, what instructions do you write on the sig?
Give 15 mL by mouth every twelve hours.
Question 7
In the above scenario, how much suspension is needed for 10 days
worth of medication?
300 mL
Question 8
How do you help prevent medication errors?
Write out the term daily
Question 9
In pediatric patients gastric acidity does not reach
adult values for?
2 years
Question 10
Nalidixic acid may cause in children
Cartilage erosion
11
You prescribe acetaminophen elixir OTC for a baby that weighs 12 lbs. Reference
recommends 10/mg/kg/dose. Drug is available in an oral solution 160 mg/5mL.
How many mLs would you prescribe?
1.7 mL
Question 12
You are ordering cefaclor for a child 16 months old that weighs 15 kg.
Reference recommends a total daily dose of 40 mg/kg in divided doses q 12
hours. What is the dose?
300 mL
, Question
Question 13
Altered absorption of drugs in the elderly may result in drug
response
delayed
Question 14
You have an elderly patient taking warfarin. You add another protein binding
drug. Which of the following statements is correct?
You will need to decrease dose of warfarin.
Question 15
In the elderly, the proper index of renal function is
. glomerular filtration rate (GFR)
Question 16
What is the list that identifies drugs with a high likelihood of causing adverse
effects in the elderly?
Beers list
Question 17
The primary mechanism of antibacterial action of the penicillins
involves inhibition of:
Cell wall Synthesis by binding and inactivating penicillin binding proteins
(PBPs)
Question 18
Which statements about vancomycin is accurate?
increases bacterial cell wall permeability and inhibits RNA synthesis
Question 19
The mechanism of action of the tetracyclines
involves:
Inhibiting protein synthesis
