NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN High-Yield Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client with a diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis is prescribed tofacitinib (Xeljanz). The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following side effects?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
Tofacitinib, a JAK inhibitor, increases the risk of infections due to immune suppression.
Question 2 of 5
Which characteristic of carbon monoxide makes it a particularly dangerous gas?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Carbon monoxide is dangerous because it is clear , odorless, and tasteless, making it undetectable without specialized equipment, leading to unnoticed exposure and poisoning.
Question 3 of 5
A client with a diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis is prescribed tofacitinib (Xeljanz). The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following side effects?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
Tofacitinib, a JAK inhibitor, increases the risk of infections due to immune suppression.
Question 4 of 5
A client with a history of type 1 diabetes mellitus is prescribed insulin glargine (Lantus). The nurse should explain that this insulin:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Insulin glargine provides a steady basal insulin level over 24 hours, used for long-term glucose control.
Question 5 of 5
You are caring for a client who has been taking illicit amphetamines and states that they continue to use this illicit drug because they 'suffer and feel lousy' when they try to stop taking it. Which nursing diagnosis is the most appropriate for this client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The client's symptoms of feeling 'lousy' when stopping the drug indicate physical dependence, as the body has adapted to the presence of amphetamines, leading to withdrawal symptoms upon cessation.