ICHS PHARMACOLOGY FINAL EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS
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
Presence of antirecombinant human growth hormone (anti-
rhGH) antibodies
Thyroid levels for hypothyroidism
Side effects of therapy reported by family. - correct
answer- Serial changes in height and weight chart
Presence of antirecombinant human growth hormone (anti-
rhGH) antibodies
Thyroid levels for hypothyroidism
,Side effects of therapy reported by family.
A patient is administered somatropin for growth improvement.
Which biochemical parameter will the nurse closely monitor
after administration? - correct answer- Blood glucose
level
A patient is in pulseless cardiac arrest. Which medication does
the nurse anticipate administering?
A. vasopressin
B. desmopressin
C. cosyntropin
D. somatropin - correct answer- Vasopressin
Rationale: Vasopressin is also a potent vasoconstrictor in larger
doses and is therefore used in certain hypotensive emergencies,
such as vasodilatory shock (septic shock). It is also used in the
(ACLS) guidelines for treatment of pulseless cardiac arrest.
Desmopressin is useful in treating certain blood disorders.
Cosyntropin is used in the diagnosis of adrenocortical
insufficiency. Somatropin and somatrem are effective in
, stimulating skeletal growth in patients with an inadequate
secretion of normal endogenous GH.
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 - correct answer- Octretide
A patient with diabetes insipidus has been prescribed
desmopressin. Which questions will the nurse ask the patient
during a follow-up visit to assess the effectiveness of treatment?
Select all that apply.
-do you feel very thirsty lately
-how many times do you urinate in a day
-is there any change in the color of your urine?
-is there any change in the color of your sputum?
-do you have excessive bleeding due to minor injuries -
correct answer- -do you feel very thirsty lately
-how many times do you urinate in a day
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS
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
Presence of antirecombinant human growth hormone (anti-
rhGH) antibodies
Thyroid levels for hypothyroidism
Side effects of therapy reported by family. - correct
answer- Serial changes in height and weight chart
Presence of antirecombinant human growth hormone (anti-
rhGH) antibodies
Thyroid levels for hypothyroidism
,Side effects of therapy reported by family.
A patient is administered somatropin for growth improvement.
Which biochemical parameter will the nurse closely monitor
after administration? - correct answer- Blood glucose
level
A patient is in pulseless cardiac arrest. Which medication does
the nurse anticipate administering?
A. vasopressin
B. desmopressin
C. cosyntropin
D. somatropin - correct answer- Vasopressin
Rationale: Vasopressin is also a potent vasoconstrictor in larger
doses and is therefore used in certain hypotensive emergencies,
such as vasodilatory shock (septic shock). It is also used in the
(ACLS) guidelines for treatment of pulseless cardiac arrest.
Desmopressin is useful in treating certain blood disorders.
Cosyntropin is used in the diagnosis of adrenocortical
insufficiency. Somatropin and somatrem are effective in
, stimulating skeletal growth in patients with an inadequate
secretion of normal endogenous GH.
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 - correct answer- Octretide
A patient with diabetes insipidus has been prescribed
desmopressin. Which questions will the nurse ask the patient
during a follow-up visit to assess the effectiveness of treatment?
Select all that apply.
-do you feel very thirsty lately
-how many times do you urinate in a day
-is there any change in the color of your urine?
-is there any change in the color of your sputum?
-do you have excessive bleeding due to minor injuries -
correct answer- -do you feel very thirsty lately
-how many times do you urinate in a day
