ICHS Pharmacology FINAL Exam Study Guide
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Which drug may cause hypervolemia?
-oxytocin
-octretide
-cosyntropin
-thyroid hormone - ANSWER -Cosyntropin
Which is a clinical indication of water intoxication in the patient who is taking
vasopressin?
Polyuria
Headache
Polydipsia
Hypotension - ANSWER -Headache
Vasopressin can cause excessive water retention, progressing to water intoxication.
Clinical manifestations include drowsiness, headache, listlessness, seizures, and
coma. Vasopressin and desmopressin are used to prevent or control polyuria,
polydipsia (excessive thirst), and dehydration in patients with diabetes insipidus
caused by a deficiency of endogenous antidiuretic hormone (ADH).p. 487
Which effect results from drug therapy for growth hormone deficiency in
children? Select all that apply.
-lower plasma albumin levels
-increased lipid mobilization
-retention of potassium levels
-increased retention of sodium
-improved tissue building processes. - ANSWER -Increased lipid mobilization
Increased retention of sodium
Improved tissue-building processes
, The nurse is caring for a patient who has esophageal varices. Which drug will the
nurse expect to administer to this patient?
-octretide
-somatropin
-vasopressin
-desmopressin - ANSWER -Octreotide
A patient with carcinoid crisis has severe diarrhea, flushing, and life-threatening
hypotension. Which drug will be ordered to manage the patient's condition?
-octretide
-somatropin
-vasopressin
-desmopressin - ANSWER -Octretide
Which alcohol-drug interaction is the reason for the instruction to avoid alcohol
when taking desmopressin?
-produces an additive effect
-causes prolongation of QT interval
-reduces the effects of desmoressin
-enhances the effects of desmopressin - ANSWER -reduces the effects of
desmopressin
What are the possible adverse effects of octreotide? Select all that apply.
-malaise
-dyspnea
-arthralgia
-constipation
-hypercalciuria - ANSWER -malaise, dyspnea, arthralgia
Which baseline measurements does the nurse obtain before administering pituitary
hormones? Select all that apply.
-weight
-BP
-liver enzyme levels
-blood glucose levels
Questions And Answers Verified 100% Correct
Which drug may cause hypervolemia?
-oxytocin
-octretide
-cosyntropin
-thyroid hormone - ANSWER -Cosyntropin
Which is a clinical indication of water intoxication in the patient who is taking
vasopressin?
Polyuria
Headache
Polydipsia
Hypotension - ANSWER -Headache
Vasopressin can cause excessive water retention, progressing to water intoxication.
Clinical manifestations include drowsiness, headache, listlessness, seizures, and
coma. Vasopressin and desmopressin are used to prevent or control polyuria,
polydipsia (excessive thirst), and dehydration in patients with diabetes insipidus
caused by a deficiency of endogenous antidiuretic hormone (ADH).p. 487
Which effect results from drug therapy for growth hormone deficiency in
children? Select all that apply.
-lower plasma albumin levels
-increased lipid mobilization
-retention of potassium levels
-increased retention of sodium
-improved tissue building processes. - ANSWER -Increased lipid mobilization
Increased retention of sodium
Improved tissue-building processes
, The nurse is caring for a patient who has esophageal varices. Which drug will the
nurse expect to administer to this patient?
-octretide
-somatropin
-vasopressin
-desmopressin - ANSWER -Octreotide
A patient with carcinoid crisis has severe diarrhea, flushing, and life-threatening
hypotension. Which drug will be ordered to manage the patient's condition?
-octretide
-somatropin
-vasopressin
-desmopressin - ANSWER -Octretide
Which alcohol-drug interaction is the reason for the instruction to avoid alcohol
when taking desmopressin?
-produces an additive effect
-causes prolongation of QT interval
-reduces the effects of desmoressin
-enhances the effects of desmopressin - ANSWER -reduces the effects of
desmopressin
What are the possible adverse effects of octreotide? Select all that apply.
-malaise
-dyspnea
-arthralgia
-constipation
-hypercalciuria - ANSWER -malaise, dyspnea, arthralgia
Which baseline measurements does the nurse obtain before administering pituitary
hormones? Select all that apply.
-weight
-BP
-liver enzyme levels
-blood glucose levels
