NCLEX Pharmacology Quiz 38 Pediatric Medications And Administrations
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- 1.A nurse provides medication instructions to a first-time mother. Which statement made by the mother indicates a need for further instructions?
- A.
“I should mix the medication in the baby food and give it when I feed the child”.
- B.
“I should administer the oral medication sitting in an upright position and with the head elevated”.
- C.
“I will give my child a toy after giving the medication”.
- D.
“I will offer my child a juice drink after swallowing the medication”.
- 2.A nurse prepares to administer an intramuscular injection to a 6-month-old infant. The nurse selects which site to administer the medication?
- A.
Rectus femoris.
- B.
Dorsal gluteal.
- C.
Ventrogluteal.
- D.
Vastus lateralis.
- 3.A nurse prepares to administer a 3ml injection via intramuscular injection to a 5-year-old child. The nurse selects which site to administer the medication?
- A.
Rectus femoris.
- B.
Deltoid.
- C.
Ventrogluteal.
- D.
Vastus lateralis.
- 4.A nurse is providing instructions to a mother who has a child with congestive heart failure regarding Digoxin (Lanoxin). Which statement made by the mother indicates further teaching?
- A.
“I will administer the medication 1 hour before or 2 hours after meal”.
- B.
“I will use a special dose-measuring spoon or cup
- C.
“If my child vomits after administration
- D.
“If more than one dose is missed
- 5.A physician prescribes an IV solution of 500 ml 0.45% Saline with an incorporation of 20mEq potassium chloride for a child with dehydration. The nurse should check which of the following before administering this IV prescription?
- A.
Blood pressure.
- B.
Height.
- C.
Weight.
- D.
Urine output.
- 6.A child was brought to the emergency department with complaints of nausea
- A.
Potassium chloride IV infusion.
- B.
Dextrose 5% IV infusion.
- C.
Ringer’s Lactate.
- D.
Normal saline IV infusion.
- 7.A 1-year-old child is diagnosed with scabies. Which of the following medicine is expected to be prescribed?
- A.
Permethrin.
- B.
Lindane.
- C.
Both.
- D.
None.
- 8.A nurse is monitoring the intake and output of an infant receiving furosemide (Lasix) IV. Which of the following method is the most appropriate in measuring the urine output?
- A.
Ask the mother regarding the number of diaper changes.
- B.
Compare intake with output.
- C.
Weighing the diaper.
- D.
Insert Foley catheter.
- 9.An infant with a patent ductus arteriosus is admitted to the pediatric unit ward. The nurse anticipates which of the following medications will be given to the infant?
- A.
Prednisone.
- B.
Ibuprofen.
- C.
Penicillin.
- D.
Albuterol.
- 10.Hydrocortisone cream 1% is given to a child with eczema. The nurse gives instruction to the mother to apply the cream by?
- A.
Apply a thin layer of cream and spread it into the area thoroughly.
- B.
Avoid cleansing the area before the application.
- C.
Apply a thick layer of the cream to affected areas only.
- D.
Apply the cream to other areas to avoid occurrence.
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