ICHS Pharmacology FINAL Exam Preparation Material
ICHS PHARMACOLOGY FINAL EXAM PREPARATION MATERIAL
2025/2026 COMPLETE 100 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS |ALREADY GRADED A+
The nurse is caring for a patient who has vasodilatory shock. On further
assessment, the nurse finds that the patient has persisting orthostatic
hypotension even after administering the medication. What reason does the
nurse expect for the persistence?
-vasopressind and carbamazepine
-somatropin and glucocorticoids
-vasopressin and demeclocyline
-desmopressin and carbamazepine
vasopressin and demeclocycline
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
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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
Vasopressin may be used in diabetes insipidus to manage polydipsia, polyuria, and
dehydration. IV vasopressin, if infiltrated, may cause severe vasoconstriction and
tissue necrosis; therefore, the nurse should watch closely for infiltration. The fluid
intake and urine output are routinely monitored in a patient with diabetes
insipidus, but these actions may not help promote safe drug administration.
Assessing for signs of dehydration helps determine the patient's condition but
does not help promote safety.
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
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ICHS PHARMACOLOGY FINAL EXAM PREPARATION MATERIAL
2025/2026 COMPLETE 100 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS |ALREADY GRADED A+
The nurse is caring for a patient who has vasodilatory shock. On further
assessment, the nurse finds that the patient has persisting orthostatic
hypotension even after administering the medication. What reason does the
nurse expect for the persistence?
-vasopressind and carbamazepine
-somatropin and glucocorticoids
-vasopressin and demeclocyline
-desmopressin and carbamazepine
vasopressin and demeclocycline
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
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, ICHS Pharmacology FINAL Exam Preparation Material
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
Vasopressin may be used in diabetes insipidus to manage polydipsia, polyuria, and
dehydration. IV vasopressin, if infiltrated, may cause severe vasoconstriction and
tissue necrosis; therefore, the nurse should watch closely for infiltration. The fluid
intake and urine output are routinely monitored in a patient with diabetes
insipidus, but these actions may not help promote safe drug administration.
Assessing for signs of dehydration helps determine the patient's condition but
does not help promote safety.
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
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