NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Question Bank Free Questions
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Question 1 of 5
Allopurinol (Zyloprim) is prescribed for a client who has chronic gout. Which of the following comments indicates that the client understands how to take the allopurinol?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Drinking plenty of fluids prevents uric acid crystal formation, enhancing allopurinol's effectiveness in managing gout.
Question 2 of 5
A client is prescribed morphine sulfate for postoperative pain. Which side effect should the nurse monitor for?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Morphine, an opioid, can cause respiratory depression, a serious side effect requiring close monitoring to ensure client safety.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a venous leg ulcer. Which of the following interventions should be included in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Compression bandages promote venous return and healing in venous leg ulcers.
Question 4 of 5
Sexually transmitted diseases are communicable diseases that must be reported. The nurse is responsible for reporting these diseases to the appropriate public health agency, and to maintain the patient's confidentiality. The client's family cannot request release of medical information without the client's consent. A physician's order is not a substitute for a client's consent to release medical information in the absence of a communicable disease.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Reporting STDs to public health agencies is mandatory, but confidentiality must be maintained except in specific legal circumstances.
Question 5 of 5
A client with Alzheimer's disease is started on a low dose of lorazepam (Ativan) because of agitation and a sleep disturbance. The nurse should assess the client for which of the following?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Lorazepam, a benzodiazepine, can cause anticholinergic side effects such as dry mouth, constipation, or confusion, especially in elderly clients with Alzheimer's. Extrapyramidal effects are associated with antipsychotics, and vomiting is less common.