NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN High-Yield Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client with a history of type 1 diabetes mellitus is prescribed insulin glargine (Lantus). The nurse should explain that this insulin:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Insulin glargine provides a steady basal insulin level over 24 hours, used for long-term glucose control.
Question 2 of 5
A client with a history of type 1 diabetes mellitus is prescribed insulin glargine (Lantus). The nurse should explain that this insulin:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Insulin glargine provides a steady basal insulin level over 24 hours, used for long-term glucose control.
Question 3 of 5
A client is admitted to the inpatient unit and is exhibiting pressured speech, a labile affect, euphoria, and hyperactivity. The client states, 'I am the Savior of the city.' The family states that the client is a public client in the United States. The nurse should further assess the client for which of the following?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Pressured speech, labile affect, euphoria, hyperactivity, and grandiose delusions (e.g., 'Savior of the city') are hallmark symptoms of the manic phase of bipolar disorder.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse teaches the client with cirrhosis that he is achieving the expected effect of lactulose (Cephulac) when he has:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Lactulose is used in cirrhosis to reduce ammonia levels by promoting 2–3 soft stools per day. Fewer or more frequent stools may indicate under- or overdosing.
Question 5 of 5
A client has a prescription to take magnesium citrate to prevent constipation after upper and lower gastrointestinal (GI) barium studies. The nurse tells the client that which is the best way to take this medication?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Magnesium citrate is available as an oral solution. It is commonly used as a laxative after certain studies of the GI tract. It should be served chilled and taken with a full glass of water. It should not be allowed to stand for prolonged periods. Allowing the medication to stand would reduce the carbonation and make the solution even less palatable. The remaining options are incorrect.