NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN SATA Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client with a history of migraine headaches is prescribed sumatriptan (Imitrex). The nurse should instruct the client to:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Sumatriptan is most effective when taken at the onset of a migraine to abort the attack.
Question 2 of 5
A client with a history of breast cancer is prescribed letrozole (Femara). The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following adverse effects?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Letrozole, an aromatase inhibitor, can cause bone loss, increasing osteoporosis risk.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is teaching a client with a new diagnosis of hypertension about the DASH diet. Which of the following foods should the nurse recommend?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Bananas are rich in potassium and part of the DASH diet, which promotes heart-healthy eating to manage hypertension.
Question 4 of 5
A client with a history of bipolar disorder is prescribed carbamazepine (Tegretol). The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following side effects?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Carbamazepine can cause agranulocytosis, requiring regular monitoring of white blood cell counts.
Question 5 of 5
The clinic nurse is reviewing the laboratory reports for a client who is taking allopurinol (Zyloprim). Which of the following laboratory findings indicates that the allopurinol is having the desired effect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Allopurinol reduces serum uric acid levels by inhibiting xanthine oxidase, which is its therapeutic effect in treating gout.