NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN High-Yield Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client with a history of gout is prescribed allopurinol (Zyloprim). Which instruction should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Drinking plenty of fluids prevents uric acid crystal formation in the kidneys, a key consideration for clients taking allopurinol.
Question 2 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 3 of 5
One of the roles of the registered nurse in terms of informed consent is to:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The nurse's role in informed consent includes serving as a witness to the client's signature , confirming that the client signed voluntarily after being informed. The nurse does not obtain the consent or involve the durable power of attorney in signing .
Question 4 of 5
A client has been prescribed lansoprazole for 4 weeks. The nurse should monitor the client for relief from which problem?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Lansoprazole is a proton pump inhibitor and is classified as an antiulcer agent. The intended effect of the medication is relief of pain from gastric irritation, often referred to as heartburn by clients. The medication does not improve the other symptoms listed.
Question 5 of 5
The mother of an infant with iron deficiency anemia asks the nurse what she could have done to prevent the anemia. The nurse should teach the mother that it is helpful to introduce solid foods into the infant's diet at age:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Introducing solids at 5-6 months provides iron-rich foods, helping prevent iron deficiency anemia.