NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Questions with Answers Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client with a history of type 2 diabetes mellitus is prescribed liraglutide (Victoza). The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following side effects?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Liraglutide can cause pancreatitis, a serious side effect requiring monitoring for symptoms like abdominal pain.
Question 2 of 5
A client is suspected of having a diagnosis of pulmonary tuberculosis. The nurse should assess the client for which signs/symptoms of tuberculosis?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The client with pulmonary tuberculosis generally has a productive or nonproductive cough, anorexia and weight loss, fatigue, low-grade fever, chills and night sweats, dyspnea, hemoptysis, and chest pain. Breath sounds may reveal crackles.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following compensatory actions by the body would occur if a client were in respiratory acidosis?
Correct Answer: B, C
Rationale: In respiratory acidosis, the body compensates by retaining bicarbonate (HCO₃⁻) in the kidneys and increasing respiratory rate to eliminate excess CO2.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of glaucoma who is prescribed timolol (Timoptic) eye drops. The nurse should instruct the client to report which of the following side effects?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Timolol, a beta-blocker, can cause systemic effects like bradycardia, which should be reported immediately.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse should instruct the client prescribed docusate to monitor for which intended effect of the medication?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Docusate is a stool softener that promotes absorption of water into the stool, producing a softer consistency of stool. The intended effect is relief or prevention of constipation. The medication does not relieve abdominal pain, relieve heartburn, or decrease the amount of fat in the stools.