NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Trainer Test 2 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client who has a panic disorder is receiving paroxetine HCl (Paxil). The client has been taking the drug for one week and is still having severe panic attacks. The client tells the nurse that she thinks the drug is not working. What is the best response for the nurse to make?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Paroxetine, an SSRI, requires 2-4 weeks to reach therapeutic effect for panic disorder, explaining the continued symptoms.
Extract:
A teenaged client states that she drinks 'lots' of fluids and still feels thirsty.
Question 2 of 5
It is MOST important for the nurse to ask which of the following questions?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Strategy: Determine how each answer choice relates to the symptoms. (1) correct-excessive thirst and weight loss are two notable symptoms of diabetes mellitus (IDDM) (2) does not provide useful information related to the assessment information (3) does not provide useful information related to the assessment information (4) does not provide useful information related to the assessment information
Extract:
A patient is being treated in the telemetry unit for cardiac disease. The patient is to receive propranolol hydrochloride (Inderal) 20 mg PO at 9 AM. The nurse finds him wheezing with a nonproductive cough and shortness of breath.
Question 3 of 5
INITIALLY, the nurse should
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Strategy: Determine the outcome of each answer choice. (1) correct-side effects include increased airway resistance, patient is experiencing bronchospasm, should assess then call the physician (2) should assess the patient's condition first (3) experiencing a side effect, medication should not be given (4) medication should be held, experiencing a side effect
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Question 4 of 5
The client with cancer has an order for Adriamycin. Which of the following untoward effects is of particular concern to the nurse?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Adriamycin (doxorubicin) is cardiotoxic, and dysrhythmias are a serious concern. Alopecia, fatigue, and nausea are common but less life-threatening.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a suspected stroke. Which of the following actions should the nurse perform FIRST?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hypoglycemia can mimic stroke symptoms; checking blood glucose is the first step to rule out treatable causes. Options A, B, and D are secondary.