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,Adv Pharmacology HSP Questions FINAL REVIEW - HSP
Questions & Answers (From Modules 1-10 Excluding
Antimicrobial)
Why do many medications lack pediatric dosing information in their drug
labeling?
A. The FDA does not allow pediatric dosing information in product labeling
B. There is a lack of evidence-based literature on the safe and effective use
of medications in children.
C. Most medications are not used in pediatric patients
D. Only products available as oral liquid formulations are required to contain
pediatric dosing information in their labeling. Correct Ans - A. The FDA
does not allow pediatric dosing information in product labeling
Why are Neonates at greater risk for toxicity with highly protein-bound
drugs?
A. Neonates are unable to metabolize these highly protein-bound drugs.
B. Protein binding is increased in neonates, making measurement of serum
levels of the drug inaccurate
C. Protein binding is decreased in neonates increasing the amount of free drug
available.
D. The protein-bound drugs are not eliminated effectively in neonates
Correct Ans - C. Protein binding is decreased in neonates increasing the
amount of free drug available
At what age are adult levels of renal function achieved?
A. 6 months
B. 24 months
C. 3 years
D. 12 months Correct Ans - D. 12 months
What is the most accurate device for measuring a 2.5 mL dose for a child?
A. An oral syringe
B. A medicine cup
, C. A medication dropper
D. A household teaspoon Correct Ans - A. An oral syringe
Digoxin pediatric solution is available in a concentration of 50 mcg/mL. If a
child weighs 10 pounds and has an order for 10 mcg/kg/day, how much
should be dispensed for a 30 day supply?
A. 35 mL
B. 40mL
C. 27 mL
D. 45 mL Correct Ans - C. 27 mL
You order cephalexin 375 by mouth Q 12 hours. If you are going to order the
cephalexin 125 mg/ 5 mL, what instructions do you write on the sig?
A. Give 15 mL by mouth every twelve hours.
B. Give 5 mL by mouth every twelve hours
C. Give 10 mL by mouth every twelve hours
D. Give 8 mL by mouth every twelve hours Correct Ans - A. Give 15 mL
by mouth every twelve hours.
You order cephalexin 375 by mouth Q 12 hours. If you are going to order the
cephalexin 125 mg/ 5 mL, what instructions do you write on the sig? (15mL)
In the above scenario, how much suspension is needed for 10 days worth of
medication?
A. 150 mL
B. 400 mL
C. 200 mL
D. 300 mL Correct Ans - D. 300 mL
How do you help prevent medication errors?
A. Do not use a zero before a decimal point
B. Use zero after decimal point
C. Write out the term daily
D. Abbreviate every 12 hours to bid Correct Ans - C. Write out the term
daily
, In pediatric patients gastric acidity does not reach adult values for
A. 1 year
B. 3 years
C. 2 years
D. 4 years Correct Ans - C. 2 years
Nalidixic acid may cause in children
A. Staining of deciduous teeth
B. Cartilage erosion
C. Ligament tear
D. Tendon rupture Correct Ans - B. Cartilage erosion
You prescribe acetaminophen elixir OTC for a baby that weighs 12 lbs.
Reference recommends 10/mg/kg/dose. Drug is available in an oral solution
160 mg/5mL. How many mLs would you prescribe?
A. 2.5 mL
B. 2 mL
C. 1.7 mL
D. 3 mL Correct Ans - C. 1.7 mL
You are ordering cefaclor for a child 16 months old that weighs 15 kg.
Reference recommends a total daily dose of 40 mg/kg in divided doses q 12
hours. What is the dose?
A. 200 mL
B. 250 mL
C. 150 mL
D. 300 mL Correct Ans - D. 300 mL
Altered absorption of drugs in the elderly may result in drug response
A. delayed
B. increased Correct Ans - A. delayed
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,Adv Pharmacology HSP Questions FINAL REVIEW - HSP
Questions & Answers (From Modules 1-10 Excluding
Antimicrobial)
Why do many medications lack pediatric dosing information in their drug
labeling?
A. The FDA does not allow pediatric dosing information in product labeling
B. There is a lack of evidence-based literature on the safe and effective use
of medications in children.
C. Most medications are not used in pediatric patients
D. Only products available as oral liquid formulations are required to contain
pediatric dosing information in their labeling. Correct Ans - A. The FDA
does not allow pediatric dosing information in product labeling
Why are Neonates at greater risk for toxicity with highly protein-bound
drugs?
A. Neonates are unable to metabolize these highly protein-bound drugs.
B. Protein binding is increased in neonates, making measurement of serum
levels of the drug inaccurate
C. Protein binding is decreased in neonates increasing the amount of free drug
available.
D. The protein-bound drugs are not eliminated effectively in neonates
Correct Ans - C. Protein binding is decreased in neonates increasing the
amount of free drug available
At what age are adult levels of renal function achieved?
A. 6 months
B. 24 months
C. 3 years
D. 12 months Correct Ans - D. 12 months
What is the most accurate device for measuring a 2.5 mL dose for a child?
A. An oral syringe
B. A medicine cup
, C. A medication dropper
D. A household teaspoon Correct Ans - A. An oral syringe
Digoxin pediatric solution is available in a concentration of 50 mcg/mL. If a
child weighs 10 pounds and has an order for 10 mcg/kg/day, how much
should be dispensed for a 30 day supply?
A. 35 mL
B. 40mL
C. 27 mL
D. 45 mL Correct Ans - C. 27 mL
You order cephalexin 375 by mouth Q 12 hours. If you are going to order the
cephalexin 125 mg/ 5 mL, what instructions do you write on the sig?
A. Give 15 mL by mouth every twelve hours.
B. Give 5 mL by mouth every twelve hours
C. Give 10 mL by mouth every twelve hours
D. Give 8 mL by mouth every twelve hours Correct Ans - A. Give 15 mL
by mouth every twelve hours.
You order cephalexin 375 by mouth Q 12 hours. If you are going to order the
cephalexin 125 mg/ 5 mL, what instructions do you write on the sig? (15mL)
In the above scenario, how much suspension is needed for 10 days worth of
medication?
A. 150 mL
B. 400 mL
C. 200 mL
D. 300 mL Correct Ans - D. 300 mL
How do you help prevent medication errors?
A. Do not use a zero before a decimal point
B. Use zero after decimal point
C. Write out the term daily
D. Abbreviate every 12 hours to bid Correct Ans - C. Write out the term
daily
, In pediatric patients gastric acidity does not reach adult values for
A. 1 year
B. 3 years
C. 2 years
D. 4 years Correct Ans - C. 2 years
Nalidixic acid may cause in children
A. Staining of deciduous teeth
B. Cartilage erosion
C. Ligament tear
D. Tendon rupture Correct Ans - B. Cartilage erosion
You prescribe acetaminophen elixir OTC for a baby that weighs 12 lbs.
Reference recommends 10/mg/kg/dose. Drug is available in an oral solution
160 mg/5mL. How many mLs would you prescribe?
A. 2.5 mL
B. 2 mL
C. 1.7 mL
D. 3 mL Correct Ans - C. 1.7 mL
You are ordering cefaclor for a child 16 months old that weighs 15 kg.
Reference recommends a total daily dose of 40 mg/kg in divided doses q 12
hours. What is the dose?
A. 200 mL
B. 250 mL
C. 150 mL
D. 300 mL Correct Ans - D. 300 mL
Altered absorption of drugs in the elderly may result in drug response
A. delayed
B. increased Correct Ans - A. delayed
