6521 ADVANCED PHARMACOLOGY FINAL 2024
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS ALREADY
PASSED AND VERIFIED
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
,6521 ADVANCED PHARMACOLOGY FINAL 2024
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS ALREADY
PASSED AND VERIFIED
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."
A nurse is teaching nursing students about pediatric medication administration. What will
the nurse include when discussing pediatric drug research? - CORRECT ANSWER
,6521 ADVANCED PHARMACOLOGY FINAL 2024
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS ALREADY
PASSED AND VERIFIED
Studies showed a significant percentage of unanticipated and potentially lethal side
effects in children.
A prescriber has ordered medication for a newborn. The medication is eliminated
primarily by hepatic metabolism. The nurse expects the prescriber to: - CORRECT
ANSWER order a dose that is lower than an adult dose.
The parents of a child with asthma ask the nurse why their child can not use oral
corticosteroids more often, because they are so effective. The nurse will offer which
information that is true for children? - CORRECT ANSWER Chronic steroid use can
inhibit growth.
A patient with schizophrenia receives a dose of risperidone [Risperdal Consta] IM. The
nurse teaching this patient about this medication will make which statement? -
CORRECT ANSWER "You will need to take an oral antipsychotic drug for 3 weeks."
A patient with schizophrenia shows suicidal behaviors, and the provider orders clozapine
[Clozaril]. The nurse teaches the family about the medication and its side effects. Which
statement by a family member indicates a need for further teaching about this drug? -
CORRECT ANSWER "If the ANC is less than 3000, the drug will be discontinued
permanently."
A patient in whom drug therapy has failed several times in the past is readmitted to a
hospital to begin therapy for schizophrenia. What will the nurse do to help improve
, 6521 ADVANCED PHARMACOLOGY FINAL 2024
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS ALREADY
PASSED AND VERIFIED
adherence? - CORRECT ANSWER Teach the patient about drug side effects and
how to manage them.
A nurse provides teaching for a patient about to begin taking an FGA drug for
schizophrenia. Which statement by the patient indicates a need for further teaching about
side effects of these drugs? - CORRECT ANSWER "Dry mouth and constipation are
uncommon with this medication."
A patient taking an FGA medication develops severe parkinsonism and is treated with
amantadine [Symmetrel]. The amantadine is withdrawn 2 months later, and the
parkinsonism returns. The nurse will expect the provider to: - CORRECT ANSWER
try a second-generation antipsychotic (SGA).
What are negative symptoms of schizophrenia? Select all that apply. - CORRECT
ANSWER Poor judgment
Poor self-care
Poverty of speech
A patient is taking an FGA for schizophrenia. The nurse notes that the patient has trouble
speaking and chewing and observes slow, wormlike-movements of the patient's tongue.
The nurse recognizes which adverse effect in this patient? - CORRECT ANSWER
Tardive dyskinesia
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS ALREADY
PASSED AND VERIFIED
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
,6521 ADVANCED PHARMACOLOGY FINAL 2024
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS ALREADY
PASSED AND VERIFIED
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."
A nurse is teaching nursing students about pediatric medication administration. What will
the nurse include when discussing pediatric drug research? - CORRECT ANSWER
,6521 ADVANCED PHARMACOLOGY FINAL 2024
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS ALREADY
PASSED AND VERIFIED
Studies showed a significant percentage of unanticipated and potentially lethal side
effects in children.
A prescriber has ordered medication for a newborn. The medication is eliminated
primarily by hepatic metabolism. The nurse expects the prescriber to: - CORRECT
ANSWER order a dose that is lower than an adult dose.
The parents of a child with asthma ask the nurse why their child can not use oral
corticosteroids more often, because they are so effective. The nurse will offer which
information that is true for children? - CORRECT ANSWER Chronic steroid use can
inhibit growth.
A patient with schizophrenia receives a dose of risperidone [Risperdal Consta] IM. The
nurse teaching this patient about this medication will make which statement? -
CORRECT ANSWER "You will need to take an oral antipsychotic drug for 3 weeks."
A patient with schizophrenia shows suicidal behaviors, and the provider orders clozapine
[Clozaril]. The nurse teaches the family about the medication and its side effects. Which
statement by a family member indicates a need for further teaching about this drug? -
CORRECT ANSWER "If the ANC is less than 3000, the drug will be discontinued
permanently."
A patient in whom drug therapy has failed several times in the past is readmitted to a
hospital to begin therapy for schizophrenia. What will the nurse do to help improve
, 6521 ADVANCED PHARMACOLOGY FINAL 2024
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS ALREADY
PASSED AND VERIFIED
adherence? - CORRECT ANSWER Teach the patient about drug side effects and
how to manage them.
A nurse provides teaching for a patient about to begin taking an FGA drug for
schizophrenia. Which statement by the patient indicates a need for further teaching about
side effects of these drugs? - CORRECT ANSWER "Dry mouth and constipation are
uncommon with this medication."
A patient taking an FGA medication develops severe parkinsonism and is treated with
amantadine [Symmetrel]. The amantadine is withdrawn 2 months later, and the
parkinsonism returns. The nurse will expect the provider to: - CORRECT ANSWER
try a second-generation antipsychotic (SGA).
What are negative symptoms of schizophrenia? Select all that apply. - CORRECT
ANSWER Poor judgment
Poor self-care
Poverty of speech
A patient is taking an FGA for schizophrenia. The nurse notes that the patient has trouble
speaking and chewing and observes slow, wormlike-movements of the patient's tongue.
The nurse recognizes which adverse effect in this patient? - CORRECT ANSWER
Tardive dyskinesia
