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ICHS PHARMACOLOGY FINAL 2026 UPDATED
ACTUAL EXAM WITH CORRECT SOLUTIONS.
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
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
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1530 to 1930
0730 the next day - correct answer- 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 - correct answer- 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
Blood calcium levels for hypocalcemia
Presence of antirecombinant human growth hormone (anti-
rhGH) antibodies
ICHS PHARMACOLOGY FINAL 2026 UPDATED
ACTUAL EXAM WITH CORRECT SOLUTIONS.
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
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
, 2 | Page
1530 to 1930
0730 the next day - correct answer- 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 - correct answer- 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
Blood calcium levels for hypocalcemia
Presence of antirecombinant human growth hormone (anti-
rhGH) antibodies
