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ICHS PHARMACOLOGY FINAL EXAM –
COMPLETE EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
LATEST UPDADE
2025/2026 EXAM VERSION
Which hormones are produced by the anterior pituitary gland? (Select all that apply.)
A. Thyroxine
B. Aldosterone
C. Growth hormone (GH)
D. Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)
E. Thyrotropin-releasing hormone (TRH)
F. Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)
C. Growth hormone (GH)
D. Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)
F. Adrenocorticotropic hormone
(ACTH)GH, TSH, and ACTH are produced by the anterior pituitary gland. Aldosterone is
secreted from the adrenal cortex. TRH is released from the hypothalamus. Thyroxine is released
from the thyroid gland.
Which hormone inhibits the release of GH
Somatostatin
which condition is contraindicated with humatrope
acromegaly
A patient is in pulseless cardiac arrest. Which medication does the nurse anticipate
administering?
A. vasopressin
B. desmopressin
C. cosyntropin
D. somatropin
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
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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 is administered somatropin for growth improvement. Which biochemical
parameter will the nurse closely monitor after administration?
Blood glucose level
The nurse is caring for a patient who is receiving octreotide and notes that the patient has a
long QT interval on the electrocardiogram. Which drug may this patient be taking in
addition to octreotide?
-cyclosporine
-ciproflaxacin
-demecylocycline
-carbamazepine
ciproflaxacin
Which drug may cause hypervolemia?
-oxytocin
-octretide
-cosyntropin
-thyroid hormone
Cosyntropin
Which is a clinical indication of water intoxication in the patient who is taking vasopressin?
Polyuria
Headache
Polydipsia
Hypotension
Headache
Vasopressin can cause excessive water retention, progressing to water intoxication.
Clinical manifestations include drowsiness, headache, listlessness, seizures, and coma.
Vasopressin and desmopressin are used to prevent or control polyuria, polydipsia (excessive
thirst), and dehydration in patients with diabetes insipidus caused by a deficiency of endogenous
antidiuretic hormone (ADH).p. 487
Which effect results from drug therapy for growth hormone deficiency in children? Select
all that apply.
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-lower plasma albumin levels
-increased lipid mobilization
-retention of potassium levels
-increased retention of sodium
-improved tissue building processes.
Increased lipid mobilization
Increased retention of sodium
Improved tissue-building processes
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
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
1530 to 1930
0730 the next day
1530 to 1930
Octreotide should be used with caution in patients with which disorders? Select all that
apply.
Asthma
Heart failure
Thyroid deficiency
ICHS PHARMACOLOGY FINAL EXAM –
COMPLETE EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
LATEST UPDADE
2025/2026 EXAM VERSION
Which hormones are produced by the anterior pituitary gland? (Select all that apply.)
A. Thyroxine
B. Aldosterone
C. Growth hormone (GH)
D. Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)
E. Thyrotropin-releasing hormone (TRH)
F. Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)
C. Growth hormone (GH)
D. Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)
F. Adrenocorticotropic hormone
(ACTH)GH, TSH, and ACTH are produced by the anterior pituitary gland. Aldosterone is
secreted from the adrenal cortex. TRH is released from the hypothalamus. Thyroxine is released
from the thyroid gland.
Which hormone inhibits the release of GH
Somatostatin
which condition is contraindicated with humatrope
acromegaly
A patient is in pulseless cardiac arrest. Which medication does the nurse anticipate
administering?
A. vasopressin
B. desmopressin
C. cosyntropin
D. somatropin
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
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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 is administered somatropin for growth improvement. Which biochemical
parameter will the nurse closely monitor after administration?
Blood glucose level
The nurse is caring for a patient who is receiving octreotide and notes that the patient has a
long QT interval on the electrocardiogram. Which drug may this patient be taking in
addition to octreotide?
-cyclosporine
-ciproflaxacin
-demecylocycline
-carbamazepine
ciproflaxacin
Which drug may cause hypervolemia?
-oxytocin
-octretide
-cosyntropin
-thyroid hormone
Cosyntropin
Which is a clinical indication of water intoxication in the patient who is taking vasopressin?
Polyuria
Headache
Polydipsia
Hypotension
Headache
Vasopressin can cause excessive water retention, progressing to water intoxication.
Clinical manifestations include drowsiness, headache, listlessness, seizures, and coma.
Vasopressin and desmopressin are used to prevent or control polyuria, polydipsia (excessive
thirst), and dehydration in patients with diabetes insipidus caused by a deficiency of endogenous
antidiuretic hormone (ADH).p. 487
Which effect results from drug therapy for growth hormone deficiency in children? Select
all that apply.
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-lower plasma albumin levels
-increased lipid mobilization
-retention of potassium levels
-increased retention of sodium
-improved tissue building processes.
Increased lipid mobilization
Increased retention of sodium
Improved tissue-building processes
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
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
1530 to 1930
0730 the next day
1530 to 1930
Octreotide should be used with caution in patients with which disorders? Select all that
apply.
Asthma
Heart failure
Thyroid deficiency
