NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Questions with Answers Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client with a history of chronic kidney disease is admitted with hyperphosphatemia. The nurse should expect to administer which of the following medications?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Calcium carbonate binds phosphate in the gut to manage hyperphosphatemia.
Question 2 of 5
A client with a history of chronic kidney disease is prescribed sevelamer (Renagel). The nurse should instruct the client to:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Sevelamer should be taken with meals to bind phosphate in the gut.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a diagnosis of Parkinson's disease who is taking benztropine mesylate daily. When assessing the client, what should the nurse specifically monitor for to determine if the client is experiencing a side effect of this medication?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Urinary retention is a side effect of benztropine mesylate, an anticholinergic medication. The nurse needs to observe for dysuria, distended abdomen, voiding in small amounts, and overflow incontinence. The remaining options do not relate to this medication.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease who is prescribed fluticasone (Flovent). The nurse should instruct the client to:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Rinsing the mouth after using fluticasone prevents oral candidiasis, a common side effect of inhaled corticosteroids.
Question 5 of 5
The mother of a 2-year-old who has been bitten by the family dog asks the nurse what to do about the bite. What should the nurse tell the mother?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Washing the bite area with running water helps clean the wound and reduce infection risk. Tetanus status and rabies risk can be assessed afterward, but immediate cleaning is the priority.