NCLEX-RN
RN NCLEX Next Gen Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nulliparous client visiting the clinic tells the nurse that she stopped taking oral contraceptives 6 months ago but doesn't think she is ovulating. Which of the following should the nurse anticipate that the physician would order if the client is anovulatory?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Clomiphene citrate is commonly prescribed to stimulate ovulation in anovulatory clients. Denestrol is an estrogen, medroxyprogesterone is a progestin for contraception or other uses, and norgestrel is a contraceptive, not for inducing ovulation.
Question 2 of 5
A young adult is hospitalized with a seizure disorder. The client, who is in a bed with padded side rails, has a tonic-clonic seizure. In what order should the nurse take the following actions?
Order the Items
Source Container
Correct Answer: C,B,A,D
Rationale: First, clear the area to prevent injury, turn the client on their side to maintain airway patency, loosen clothing to ease breathing, and suction if needed to clear secretions.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is talking with a client who was diagnosed with bulimia 3 months ago. The client needs more education about the illness if she makes which of the following comments? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: C,E
Rationale: Skipping support groups during non-bingeing periods and stopping antidepressants due to improved mood indicate a need for further education, as bulimia requires ongoing support and medication adherence. Other statements reflect accurate understanding.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of benign prostatic hypertrophy who is prescribed finasteride (Proscar). The nurse should instruct the client that this medication works by:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Finasteride reduces prostate size by inhibiting testosterone conversion, relieving urinary obstruction in BPH.
Question 5 of 5
A client with a diagnosis of hyperparathyroidism is prescribed calcitonin (Miacalcin). The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following side effects?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Calcitonin lowers serum calcium levels, so the nurse should monitor for hypocalcemia as a potential side effect.