NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Questions with Detailed Explanations Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client with a history of gout is prescribed febuxostat (Uloric). The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following adverse effects?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Febuxostat can cause hepatotoxicity, requiring liver function monitoring.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following measures should be implemented promptly after a client's nasogastric (NG) tube has been removed?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Oral hygiene removes residual tube-related irritation and promotes comfort after NG tube removal.
Question 3 of 5
A client has been prescribed cyclobenzaprine for the management of muscle spasms. The nurse should observe the client for which most frequent side effect?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The most frequent side effects of cyclobenzaprine are drowsiness, dizziness, and dry mouth. This medication is a centrally acting skeletal muscle relaxant used in the management of muscle spasms that accompany a variety of conditions. Fatigue, nervousness, and confusion are rare side effects of the medication.
Question 4 of 5
A client with a history of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is admitted with chest pain. The nurse should prioritize which of the following interventions?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Chest pain in GERD may mimic cardiac pain, so obtaining a 12-lead ECG rules out myocardial infarction.
Question 5 of 5
To reduce the risk of pressure ulcer formation, which of the following activities should the nurse teach the client who is wheelchair-bound as a result of a spinal cord injury?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Shifting weight every 15 minutes relieves pressure on bony prominences, reducing pressure ulcer risk. The other options are less directly related to prevention.