NCLEX-PN
Free PN NCLEX Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is teaching a patient about the use of albuterol (Proventil) for asthma. Which of the following instructions should be included?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Albuterol, a rescue inhaler, is used before exercise to prevent exercise-induced bronchospasm. It’s not for daily prevention, symptom-only use, or bedtime dosing.
Extract:
The patient is taking antidepressant drug, Elavil. The spouse of the patient complains that the dosage of the drug needs to be increased because no improvement is noted. The patient has been taking the drug for the last 3 days and no improvement is noted.
Question 2 of 5
The most appropriate nursing response would be:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Elavil, a tricyclic antidepressant, typically takes 3–4 weeks to show therapeutic effects.
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Question 3 of 5
The physician has prescribed Cytoxan (cyclophosphamide) for a client with nephrotic syndrome. The nurse should:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Cyclophosphamide is nephrotoxic; extra fluids promote excretion and reduce bladder toxicity. Low-protein diets are not indicated, mild soap is unrelated, and joints are not typically inflamed in nephrotic syndrome.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is planning care for a client with increased intracranial pressure. The best position for this client is
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Semi-Fowlers. Maintaining the head of the bed at 15-30 degrees reduces cerebral venous congestion, helping to manage increased intracranial pressure.
Extract:
Additional assessment on Antoinette include
Question 5 of 5
dehydration and menorrhagia.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Cushing's syndrome results from excess adrenocortical activity. Signs include slow wound healing, buffalo hump, hirsutism, weight gain, hypertension, acne, moon face, thin arms and legs, and behavioral changes.