Pediatric Medications
- 1.
Which of the following medications IS an aminopenicillin?
- A.
Cefuroxime
- B.
Clindamycin
- C.
Amoxiciilin
- D.
Cloxacillin
Correct Answer
C. Amoxiciilin -
- 2.
Which of the following is a life-threatening side-effect of ASA?
- A.
Dyspepsia
- B.
GI bleeding
- C.
Abdominal pain
Correct Answer
B. GI bleeding -
- 3.
_______________ is a drug used to treat apneic episodes in preterm infants.
Correct Answer
Caffeine citrate
caffeine citrate
caffeine Citrate
caffiene citrate - 4.
The onset of captopril is 60 - 90 minutes.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. False -
- 5.
Which of the following apply to the drug cefuroxime? Check all that apply.
- A.
1st generation cefalosporin
- B.
2nd generation cefalosporin
- C.
3rd generation cefalosporin
- D.
Binds to bacterial cell wall membrane, causing cell death.
- E.
The nurse should monitor for allergic reactions when administering this medication.
- F.
Only effective on gram-positive bacteria.
Correct Answer(s)
B. 2nd generation cefalosporin
D. Binds to bacterial cell wall membrane, causing cell death.
E. The nurse should monitor for allergic reactions when administering this medication. -
- 6.
The nurse must obtain a specimen to examine for culture and sensitivity for clindamycin to be indicated.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 7.
Clonidine can be used treat which of the following?
- A.
Opiod withdrawal.
- B.
Severe nausea and vomiting.
- C.
Acute bronchospasm.
Correct Answer
A. Opiod withdrawal. -
- 8.
Cloxaciilin is classified as a _____________________. (Drug classification.)
Correct Answer
Penicillinase resistant penicillins
penicillinase resistant penicillins
Penicillinase resistant penicillin
penicillinase resistant penicillin - 9.
______________________________ is an antibiotic which is a mixture of trimethoprim and sulfamethoxazole.
Correct Answer
Cotrimoxazole
cotrimoxazole - 10.
A nurse has an order for IV diazepam for a 8 year old girl on the pediatric ward. Without reading the patient's chart, what can the nurse suspect this patient is being treated for?
- A.
Psychotic episodes
- B.
Diabetic neuropathic pain
- C.
Seizures
Correct Answer
C. Seizures -
- 11.
A nurse enters a 4 year-old patient's room, and notes the child has hives on his neck and chest, and scratch marks on said areas. The child's mother says that he often reacts to laundry detergents and soaps in this same way. The nurse would likely get an order for, and administer which drug?
- A.
Dimenhydrinate
- B.
Diphenhydramine
- C.
Epinephrine
Correct Answer
B. Diphenhydramine -
- 12.
A nurse has a patient who is prescribed digoxin PO. It is important for the nurse to perform which assessment before administering this drug?
- A.
Monitor apical pulse for one full minute. Withhold drug if pulse is
- B.
Monitor blood pressure, and hold drug if it is below 100/60.
- C.
Assess quality, location, and severity of pan.
Correct Answer
A. Monitor apical pulse for one full minute. Withhold drug if pulse is -
- 13.
Erythromycin can be used to treat pertussis (whooping cough).
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 14.
What lab values should be monitored for a patient on ferrous sulfate? (Check all that apply.)
- A.
Hemoglobin
- B.
Potassium
- C.
Hematocrit
- D.
BUN and Creatinine
- E.
CBC
Correct Answer(s)
A. Hemoglobin
C. Hematocrit
E. CBC -
- 15.
What is the onset of IV furosemide?
- A.
Rapid
- B.
10 minutes
- C.
5 minutes
Correct Answer
C. 5 minutes -
- 16.
Which of the following is a common side effect of hydroxyzine?
- A.
Rash
- B.
Drowsiness
- C.
Diarrhea
Correct Answer
B. Drowsiness -
- 17.
Nitrofurantoin is contraindicated for infants under ________ month(s) of age.
Correct Answer
1
one
One - 18.
A nurse begins her assessments of a 3 year old boy who is being treated with antibiotics for a urinary tract infection. She notices a whitish coating at the back of the boy's throat and on the back of his tongue. The nurse notifies the doctor and can expect an order for what drug?
- A.
Naproxen
- B.
Nystatin
- C.
Niacin
Correct Answer
B. Nystatin -
- 19.
Ondansetron is classified as which of the following?
- A.
Anti-histamines
- B.
Proton-pump inhibitors
- C.
Five ht3 antagonists
Correct Answer
C. Five ht3 antagonists -
- 20.
A nurse administers IV phenobarbital to a patient having a tonic-clonic seizure. The nurse knows that she can expect this medication to start working in about _________ minute(s). (Onset of action.)
Correct Answer
5
five - 21.
A nurse is taking care of a 7 year-old girl with rheumatoid arthritis. The nurse enters the room for the first time, and notices the girl has an abnormally round face and also is smaller than most other children her age. The nurse can assume that this child has had long-term ______________ therapy, and her round face is also called ____________________.
- A.
Steroid; Steven's Johnson Syndrome
- B.
Beta-blocker; Cushing's Syndrome
- C.
Steroid; Cushing's Syndrome
Correct Answer
C. Steroid; Cushing's Syndrome -
- 22.
What are some common side effects of propranolol? (Check all that apply.)
- A.
Bradycardia
- B.
Cough
- C.
Fatigue
- D.
Nausea and vomiting
- E.
Constipation
- F.
Hypotension
Correct Answer(s)
A. Bradycardia
C. Fatigue
F. Hypotension -
- 23.
Ranitidine is classified as a histamine h3 antagonist.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. False -
- 24.
A 6 month old patient with congestive heart failure has been prescribed Spironolactone. Which of the following lab values should the nurse monitor closely for this patient?
- A.
BUN and Creatinine
- B.
Serum potassium
- C.
CBC and differential
Correct Answer
B. Serum potassium -
- 25.
Valproic acid, a medication used for prevention of seizures, is prescribed to a 20 month-old child on the pediatric ward. The nurse recognizes the pediatric implications of this drug, and as such will closely monitor what lab values more closely?
- A.
Liver function tests
- B.
Serum electrolytes
- C.
White blood cells
Correct Answer
A. Liver function tests -
- 26.
A nurse is reading over her MARs for the day, and notices one of her patients is on IV Acyclovir. The nurse suspects this patient has __________________. (Disease, ailment, etc.)
Correct Answer
Shingles
shingles - 27.
Ampicillin is an aminopenicillin.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 28.
Which of the following is a 2nd generation cephalosporin? (Check all that apply.)
- A.
Cefazolin
- B.
Cefotaxime
- C.
Cefotetan
- D.
Cefoxitin
- E.
Ceftazidime
- F.
Ceftriaxone
- G.
Cefuroxime
Correct Answer(s)
C. Cefotetan
D. Cefoxitin
G. Cefuroxime -
- 29.
Which of the following is a 3rd generation cephalosporin? (Check all that apply.)
- A.
Cefazolin
- B.
Cefotaxime
- C.
Cefotetan
- D.
Cefoxitin
- E.
Ceftazidime
- F.
Ceftriaxone
- G.
Cefuroxime
Correct Answer(s)
B. Cefotaxime
E. Ceftazidime
F. Ceftriaxone -
- 30.
Cefazolin is a ____________ generation cephalosporin.
Correct Answer(s)
first
First
1st - 31.
Your patient has had a fever for 24 hours, and his most recent lab values show an elevated WBC count. His morning medications include dexamethasone IV. Would you administer this drug as ordered? Why or why not?
- A.
No, because this patient should not get any IV medications as he may have an infection.
- B.
No, because this patient may have an untreated infection, and steroids are contraindicated in patients with infection.
- C.
Yes, because dexamethasone will not effect this patient's response to infection.
Correct Answer
B. No, because this patient may have an untreated infection, and steroids are contraindicated in patients with infection. -
- 32.
Dextrose 50% is the best choice to treat a child under 3 years of age with severe hypoglycemia.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. False -
- 33.
Metronidazole is used to treat what type of infection?
- A.
Aerobic
- B.
Ribsosomal
- C.
Anaerobic
Correct Answer
C. Anaerobic -
- 34.
What are the two common and serious side effects of vancomycin and gentamicin? (Select the two best answers.)
- A.
Pseudomembranous colitis
- B.
Nephrotoxicity
- C.
Arrythmias
- D.
Ototoxicity
Correct Answer(s)
B. Nephrotoxicity
D. Ototoxicity -
- 35.
What is the onset of IV lorazepam?
- A.
15-30 minutes
- B.
60-90 minutes
- C.
24 hours
Correct Answer
A. 15-30 minutes -
- 36.
Metoclopramide is commonly used for what ailment?
- A.
Nausea and vomiting induced by chemotherapy.
- B.
Severe diarrhea.
- C.
Rashes.
Correct Answer
A. Nausea and vomiting induced by chemotherapy. -
- 37.
Which serious side effect of morphine is more likely to occur in children, especially infants under 3 months of age?
- A.
Hypotension
- B.
Bradycardia
- C.
Respiratory depression
Correct Answer
C. Respiratory depression -
- 38.
The action of Naloxone is to competitively block the effects of ________________.
Correct Answer
Opiods
opiods
Opiod analgesics
opiod analgesics - 39.
Phenytoin is an opiod analgesic.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. False -
- 40.
Why are piperacillin and tazobactam paired together to treat infection?
- A.
Because tazobactam inhibits beta-lactamase, which is an enzyme that can destroy penicillins like piperaciilin. Enabling piperacillin to kill the bacteria.
- B.
Because piperacillin inhibits beta-lactamase, which is an enzyme that can destroy penicillins like tazobactam. Enabling tazobactam to kill the bacteria.
- C.
Because piperacillin is toxic unless tazobactam is administered as well, to deactivate it's toxic properties.
Correct Answer
A. Because tazobactam inhibits beta-lactamase, which is an enzyme that can destroy penicillins like piperaciilin. Enabling piperacillin to kill the bacteria. -
- 41.
Tobramycin is an aminoglycoside.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 42.
What is the onset, peak, and duration of Rapid acting (Humalog) insulin?
- A.
Onset: 0.17-0.33 hours, Peak: 1-3 hours, Duration: 3-5 hours
- B.
Onset: 15-30 minutes, Peak: 30-90 minutes, Duration: 3-5 hours
- C.
Onset: 15-30 minutes, Peak: 20-40 minutes, Duration: 3-5 hours
Correct Answer
B. Onset: 15-30 minutes, Peak: 30-90 minutes, Duration: 3-5 hours -
- 43.
Kate is a 3 year old patient with a temperature of 38.9 degrees celsius. Kate weighs 22 kg. Kate's doctor prescribes Acetaminophen 325 mg PR q6h for her fever. Is this dose safe for Kate?
- A.
Yes
- B.
No
Correct Answer
A. Yes -
- 44.
Oliver is a 6 month old patient who weighs 7 kg. He is prescribed Ibuprofen 150 mg PO q6-8h prn. Is this a safe dose for Oliver?
- A.
Yes
- B.
No
Correct Answer
B. No -
- 45.
Hannah is a 4 year old patient who is crying from pain in her right arm, which she broke earlier in the day. Hannah weighs 21 kg. Hannah's doctor prescribes one Tylenol #3 PO which has 300 mg Acetaminophen, and 30 mg of codeine. Is this a safe dose for Hannah?
- A.
Yes
- B.
No
Correct Answer
B. No -
- 46.
4-year-old Nathan is prescribed 250 mg Naproxen PR q12h prn. Nathan weighs 27 kg. Is this a safe dose for Nathan?
- A.
Yes
- B.
No
Correct Answer
A. Yes -
- 47.
Quinn is 18 months old and weighs 11 kg. He is receiving IV morphine 1mg q2-4h prn. Is this a safe dose for Quinn?
- A.
Yes
- B.
No
Correct Answer
A. Yes -
- 48.
Amy is a 18 month old patient who weighs 9 kg. She is ordered Oxycodone 0.5 mg po q4-6h prn. Is this a safe dose for Amy?
- A.
Yes
- B.
No
Correct Answer
A. Yes -
- 49.
Jordan is a 5 year old patient who weighs 20 kg. Jordan's doctor has prescribed 1 mg hydromorphone IV q2-6h prn for pain related to her femur fracture. Is this a safe dose for Jordan?
- A.
Yes
- B.
No
Correct Answer
B. No -
- 50.
7 year old Christopher has been throwing up and experiencing nausea for 2 full days.Christopher's doctor prescribes 50 mg Dimenhydrinate IV q6-8h. Is this a safe dose for Christopher?
- A.
Yes
- B.
No
Correct Answer
A. Yes -
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