NCLEX-RN
Best NCLEX RN Question Bank Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A client with a history of heart failure is admitted with fatigue. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following laboratory abnormalities?
Correct Answer: A, D
Rationale: Elevated BNP indicates heart failure severity, and hyponatremia is common due to fluid overload.
Question 2 of 5
An infant is born with facial abnormalities, growth retardation, mental retardation, and vision abnormalities. These abnormalities are probably caused by maternal:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: These symptoms are characteristic of fetal alcohol syndrome, caused by maternal alcohol consumption during pregnancy, which affects fetal development.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of atrial fibrillation who is prescribed dronedarone (Multaq). The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following side effects?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Dronedarone can cause liver toxicity, requiring regular monitoring of liver function tests.
Question 4 of 5
A client with a history of heart failure is prescribed spironolactone (Aldactone). The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following electrolyte imbalances?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Spironolactone, a potassium-sparing diuretic, can cause hyperkalemia, requiring close monitoring.
Question 5 of 5
A client diagnosed with multiple sclerosis is prescribed baclofen. Which assessment finding would indicate to the nurse that the client is experiencing a therapeutic response from the medication?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Baclofen is a skeletal muscle relaxant and acts at the spinal cord level to decrease the frequency and amplitude of muscle spasms in clients with spinal cord injuries or diseases, or multiple sclerosis. None of the other options are related to the effects of this medication.