NURS 6521 Advanced Pharmacology Final Exam Questions with 100% Correct Answers

A nurse is caring for an infant after a surgical procedure. After ensuring that the ordered dose is appropriate for the infant's age and weight, the nurse administers a narcotic analgesic intravenously. When assessing the infant 15 minutes later, the nurse notes respirations of 22 breaths/minute and a heart rate of 110 beats/minute. The infant is asleep in the parent's arms and does not awaken when vital signs are assessed. The nurse understands that these findings are the result of: Correct Answer immaturity of the blood-brain barrier in the infant. A child will receive 750 mg of an antibiotic for 10 days. The child attends day care. The drug may be dosed in several ways and is available in two concentrations. Which dosing regimen will the nurse discuss with the child's provider? Correct Answer 500 mg/5 mL to 375 mg PO twice daily Parents ask the nurse why an over-the-counter cough suppressant with sedative side effects is not recommended for infants. Which response by the nurse is correct? Correct Answer "Infants are more susceptible to central nervous system effects than are adults." A nurse caring for a 5-year-old child notes that the child has discoloration of several teeth. When taking a medication history, the nurse will ask about which group of medications? Correct Answer Tetracyclines An infant has allergies and often develops a pruritic rash when exposed to allergens. The infant's parents ask the nurse about using a topical antihistamine. What should the nurse tell them? Correct Answer Applying an antihistamine to the skin can cause toxicity in this age group. An infant is receiving a medication that has a narrow therapeutic range. The nurse reviews the medication information and learns that the drug is excreted by the kidneys. When giving the medication, the nurse will assess the infant for: Correct Answer signs of drug toxicity. A pediatric nurse is teaching nursing students to calculate medication doses for children using a formula based on body surface area. Which statement by a nursing student indicates understanding of the teaching? Correct Answer "This formula helps approximate the first dose; other doses should be based on clinical observations." A pediatric nurse is teaching nursing students about medication administration in children. Which statement by a student indicates an understanding of the teaching? Correct Answer "Drugs effective in adults may not work in children, even if the dose is proportional for weight and size."