NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN SATA Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client with a history of type 2 diabetes mellitus is prescribed exenatide (Byetta). The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following side effects?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Exenatide can cause pancreatitis, a serious side effect requiring monitoring for symptoms like abdominal pain.
Question 2 of 5
A 72-year-old client is referred for counseling. During the initial nursing assessment, the client denies the need for counseling. The nurse would agree with the client if she made which of the following comments?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Increased energy and activity post-grief suggest the client is coping well, supporting her denial of needing counseling.
Question 3 of 5
A client with a new diagnosis of hypothyroidism is prescribed levothyroxine. What should the nurse include in the teaching plan?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Palpitations or chest pain may indicate overmedication or cardiac effects, requiring prompt reporting to adjust the levothyroxine dose.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of breast cancer who is receiving tamoxifen (Nolvadex). The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following adverse effects?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Tamoxifen increases the risk of endometrial cancer, requiring monitoring for abnormal vaginal bleeding.
Question 5 of 5
A client with a history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is prescribed tiotropium (Spiriva). The nurse should instruct the client to:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Rinsing the mouth after tiotropium inhalation prevents oral thrush.