ICHS PHARMACOLOGY FINAL QUESTION & ANSWERS 2026
A patient with mild diabetes insipidus is prescribed vasopressin intranasal
aqueous preparation. Which patient instruction does the nurse provide to ensure
safe administration of the drug?
-Dilute the drug before administering
-shake the drug preparation before use
-inhale the drug preparation by spraying into nostrils
-apply the drug preparation topically to the nasal membranes
"Apply the drug preparation topically to the nasal membranes."
Which action of the patient using intranasal desmopressin through a nasal pump
may need correction during a demonstration?
-priming the nasal pump once a week
-pressing the pump once to spray a 10mcg dose
-pressing down on the pump twice to prime it
-replacing the cap on the pump after the procedure
-pressing down on the pump twice to prime it
Desmopressin can be administered intranasally through pumps. The pump needs
to be primed by pressing it down four times, not two times. The nasal pump
should be primed once in a week for maximum effectiveness. Each spray of the
pump delivers a 10-mcg dose. The cap should be replaced after the procedure to
prevent contamination.
The nurse is caring for a patient with diabetes insipidus who is receiving
intravenous (IV) vasopressin. Which is the best nursing action to promote safe
drug administration?
-make a note of the fluid intake
-assess for signs of dehydration
-watch the iv site for infiltration
-measure the patients urine output regularly
watch the iv side closely for infiltration
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
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
Octretide
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
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
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
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
A patient with mild diabetes insipidus is prescribed vasopressin intranasal
aqueous preparation. Which patient instruction does the nurse provide to ensure
safe administration of the drug?
-Dilute the drug before administering
-shake the drug preparation before use
-inhale the drug preparation by spraying into nostrils
-apply the drug preparation topically to the nasal membranes
"Apply the drug preparation topically to the nasal membranes."
Which action of the patient using intranasal desmopressin through a nasal pump
may need correction during a demonstration?
-priming the nasal pump once a week
-pressing the pump once to spray a 10mcg dose
-pressing down on the pump twice to prime it
-replacing the cap on the pump after the procedure
-pressing down on the pump twice to prime it
Desmopressin can be administered intranasally through pumps. The pump needs
to be primed by pressing it down four times, not two times. The nasal pump
should be primed once in a week for maximum effectiveness. Each spray of the
pump delivers a 10-mcg dose. The cap should be replaced after the procedure to
prevent contamination.
The nurse is caring for a patient with diabetes insipidus who is receiving
intravenous (IV) vasopressin. Which is the best nursing action to promote safe
drug administration?
-make a note of the fluid intake
-assess for signs of dehydration
-watch the iv site for infiltration
-measure the patients urine output regularly
watch the iv side closely for infiltration
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
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
Octretide
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
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
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
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
