NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN High-Yield Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client with a history of gout is prescribed allopurinol. What should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Increasing fluid intake promotes uric acid excretion, reducing the risk of gout flares.
Question 2 of 5
A client takes aluminum hydroxide tablets as needed for heartburn. The nurse teaches the client that which is the most common side effect of this medication?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Because of the antacid's aluminum base, aluminum hydroxide causes constipation as a side effect. The other side effect is hypophosphatemia, which is noted by monitoring serum laboratory studies. The other options are not side effects of this medication.
Question 3 of 5
Which of these stress management techniques employs deep focused breathing, movement and meditation?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Tai Chi combines deep breathing, slow movements, and meditation, making it an effective stress management technique.
Question 4 of 5
A client with a history of Addison's disease is prescribed hydrocortisone (Cortef). The nurse should instruct the client to:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hydrocortisone suppresses immunity, so reporting signs of infection is critical in Addison's disease.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of hyperlipidemia who is prescribed atorvastatin (Lipitor). Which of the following laboratory tests should the nurse monitor?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Atorvastatin can cause hepatotoxicity, requiring regular monitoring of liver function tests.