NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Question Bank Free Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A client with asthma has been prescribed beclomethasone (Beclovent) via metered-dose inhaler. To determine if the client has been rinsing the mouth after each use of the inhaler, the nurse should inspect the client's mouth for:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Beclomethasone, an inhaled corticosteroid, can cause oral candidiasis (thrush) if the mouth is not rinsed after use, as residual medication promotes fungal growth.
Question 2 of 5
A client with a history of breast cancer is prescribed tamoxifen (Nolvadex). Which side effect should the nurse teach the client to report?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Vaginal bleeding may indicate endometrial hyperplasia or cancer, a serious side effect of tamoxifen requiring immediate reporting.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is developing a community health education program about sexually transmitted diseases. Which information about women who acquire gonorrhea should be included?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Women with gonorrhea are often asymptomatic, which increases the risk of delayed treatment and complications, a key point for education.
Question 4 of 5
A client with a diagnosis of Parkinson's disease is prescribed levodopa-carbidopa (Sinemet). The nurse should teach the client that this medication works by:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Levodopa-carbidopa increases dopamine levels in the brain, helping to alleviate Parkinson's symptoms.
Question 5 of 5
When obtaining the nursing history of a client who has diabetes mellitus, the nurse should assess the client for which of the following early symptom of renal insufficiency?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Polyuria is an early symptom of renal insufficiency in diabetes due to impaired kidney function affecting urine concentration. Oliguria, anuria, and dysuria are later or less specific.