ICHS PHARMACOLOGY EXAM ACTUAL TEST
PAPER WITH FULL SOLVED QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED A PLUS
◉ In addition to treating primary growth failure, somatropin has
therapeutic uses in which situations?Select all that apply.
A - Growth failure caused by chronic renal failure
B - Cachexia or wasting with AIDS
C - Growth failure caused by thyroid hormone deficiency
D - In cases in which an antiaging drug is desired
E - Muscle building and athletic performance enhancement
F - Growth enhancement in children with Turner syndrome. Answer:
Growth failure caused by chronic renal failure
Cachexia or wasting with AIDS
Growth enhancement in children with Turner syndrome
◉ The nurse administers intravenous desmopressin at 0730. During
which time frame would the nurse anticipate giving another dosage of
this drug?
, 0830 to 1030
1000 to 1200
1530 to 1930
0730 the next day. Answer: 1530 to 1930
◉ 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. Answer: Heart Failure
Hepatic Impairment
Chronic kidney disease
◉ 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
PAPER WITH FULL SOLVED QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED A PLUS
◉ In addition to treating primary growth failure, somatropin has
therapeutic uses in which situations?Select all that apply.
A - Growth failure caused by chronic renal failure
B - Cachexia or wasting with AIDS
C - Growth failure caused by thyroid hormone deficiency
D - In cases in which an antiaging drug is desired
E - Muscle building and athletic performance enhancement
F - Growth enhancement in children with Turner syndrome. Answer:
Growth failure caused by chronic renal failure
Cachexia or wasting with AIDS
Growth enhancement in children with Turner syndrome
◉ The nurse administers intravenous desmopressin at 0730. During
which time frame would the nurse anticipate giving another dosage of
this drug?
, 0830 to 1030
1000 to 1200
1530 to 1930
0730 the next day. Answer: 1530 to 1930
◉ 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. Answer: Heart Failure
Hepatic Impairment
Chronic kidney disease
◉ 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