NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Free Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client who has ulcerative colitis is receiving prednisone. The nurse knows the primary reason the client is receiving prednisone is to:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Prednisone, a corticosteroid, suppresses bowel inflammation in ulcerative colitis, reducing symptoms like diarrhea and bleeding. It does not affect peristalsis, acid, or bacteria directly.
Question 2 of 5
A teenage client is admitted to the hospital because of acetaminophen (Tylenol) overdose. Overdoses of acetaminophen can precipitate life-threatening abnormalities in which of the following organs?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Acetaminophen is metabolized in the liver, and overdose can cause severe liver damage or failure. The other organs are not primarily affected by acetaminophen overdose. Pharmacological Therapies
Extract:
Mr. Dubin is admitted with a diagnosis of severe anemia. He was ordered two units of packed cells.
Question 3 of 5
Should Mr. Dubin develops hemolytic transfusion reaction, nurse will immediately stop the transfusion and then
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Normal Saline is compatible with blood transfusion and should be run to maintain IV access after stopping the transfusion. The physician must be informed after running the NS.
Extract:
Prolonged expiration is common among COPDs and it suggests which of the following?
Question 4 of 5
Prolonged expiration is common among COPDs and it suggests which of the following?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Prolonged expiration in COPD results from narrowed lower airways, obstructing airflow.
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Question 5 of 5
A client has a history of chronic undifferentiated schizophrenia. Because she has a history of noncompliance with antipsychotic therapy, she'll receive fluphenazine decanoate (Prolixin Decanoate) injections every 4 weeks. Before discharge, what should the nurse include in her teaching plan?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The nurse should teach the client how to manage common adverse reactions, such as orthostatic hypotension and anticholinergic effects. The antipsychotic effects of the drug may take several weeks to appear. Droperidol increases the risk of extrapyramidal effects when given in conjunction with phenothiazines such as fluphenazine. Tardive dyskinesia is a possible adverse reaction and should be reported immediately.