NCLEX-RN
Free NCLEX RN Exam Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client with a history of anxiety is prescribed buspirone (Buspar). The nurse should instruct the client that:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Buspirone requires 2–4 weeks to achieve therapeutic effects, unlike as-needed anxiolytics.
Question 2 of 5
A client with metastatic cancer of the liver is concerned about his progress. Which of the following nursing interventions is most appropriate?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: For metastatic liver cancer, palliative care focusing on symptom relief and comfort is most appropriate, as transplantation or tumor shrinkage may not be feasible.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse teaches the mother of a toddler who has had cleft palate repair that her child is at risk for developing which of the following in the future?
Correct Answer: A, B
Rationale: Cleft palate repair increases the risk of hearing problems (due to Eustachian tube dysfunction) and speech defects.
Question 4 of 5
A client with a history of epilepsy is prescribed carbamazepine (Tegretol). Which side effect should the nurse teach the client to report?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A rash may indicate a serious hypersensitivity reaction to carbamazepine, such as Stevens-Johnson syndrome, requiring immediate reporting.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of hypothyroidism who is prescribed levothyroxine (Synthroid). Which of the following symptoms indicates that the dose may be too high?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Tachycardia is a sign of hyperthyroidism, indicating a possible overdose of levothyroxine.