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 angina shows the nurse her nitroglycerin (Nitrostat) that she carries in a plastic bag in her pocket. The nurse instructs the client that nitroglycerin should be kept in:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Nitroglycerin is sensitive to light and heat, which can degrade its potency. Storing it in a dark container protects it from light exposure, ensuring effectiveness.
Question 3 of 5
The sudden onset of which of the following indicates a potentially serious complication for the client receiving an I.V. infusion?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Noisy respirations may indicate fluid overload or pulmonary edema, a serious I.V. infusion complication requiring immediate intervention.
Question 4 of 5
A client with a history of hypothyroidism is prescribed levothyroxine (Synthroid). The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following signs of overdose?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Tachycardia indicates levothyroxine overdose due to excessive thyroid hormone.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is obtaining a health history from a Mexican American adult. The nurse should interpret the findings by understanding that Mexican American culture most highly values:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Mexican American culture often places high value on children, emphasizing family and intergenerational bonds. Materialism, firstborn sons, and the elderly are valued but not as universally central.