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ICHS Pharmacology FINAL WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS
Question 1: 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
CORRECT ANSWER : Growth failure caused by chronic renal
failure, Cachexia or wasting with AIDS, Growth enhancement in children with Turner syndrome
Question 2: The nurse administers intravenous desmopressin at
- During which time frame would the nurse anticipate
giving another dosage of this drug?0830 to 1030 1000 to 1200
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1530 to 1930 0730 the next day
CORRECT ANSWER : 1530 to 1930
Question 3: 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
CORRECT ANSWER : Heart Failure, Hepatic Impairment,
Chronic kidney disease
Question 4: 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
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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
Question 5: In the pediatric clinic, a child is receiving growth
hormone (GH). The adolescent sibling asks about receiving the same medication. He would like to play basketball but is too short. How should the nurse respond?"We'll need to draw labs first to see if you need growth hormones." "That is a possibility, but you need to see the health care provider." "Growth hormones may not help your height and have side effects."
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"You have stopped growing and can't take growth hormone."
CORRECT ANSWER : "You have stopped growing and can't
take growth hormone."
Question 6: The spouse of a patient receiving desmopressin calls
the clinic to report that her husband is not feeling well and is nauseated and confused. Which action would the nurse take?Reassure the spouse that these symptoms are temporary and should resolve soon.Instruct the spouse to bring the patient to the clinic for further evaluation.Tell the spouse to hold the medication for a day and then resume therapy.Encourage spouse to have the patient drink orange juice or an electrolyte solution and rest.
CORRECT ANSWER : Instruct the spouse to bring the patient to
the clinic for further evaluation.
Question 7: What assessment finding indicates to the nurse that
vasopressin (Pitressin) has been effective?