NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Free Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
In Cushing's syndrome excessive amounts of glucocorticoids and mineralcorticoids will increase the patient's:
Question 1 of 5
In Cushing's syndrome excessive amounts of glucocorticoids and mineralcorticoids will increase the patient's:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Excess glucocorticoids elevate glucose by promoting gluconeogenesis.
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Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a school-aged child with a diagnosis of secondary hyperparathyroidism following treatment for chronic renal disease. Which of the following lab data should receive priority attention?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Calcium and phosphorus levels will be elevated until the client is stabilized.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is giving home care to an older adult. The client says to the nurse, 'I wonder if I have cataracts. My mother went blind from cataracts you know.' Which additional comment the client makes would make the nurse suspect that he might have cataracts?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Night driving difficulty is a classic cataract symptom due to lens clouding causing glare and reduced contrast, unlike hyperopia, eye color changes, or photophobia.
Extract:
Mr. Dubin is admitted with a diagnosis of severe anemia. He was ordered two units of packed cells.
Question 4 of 5
Should Mr. Dubin develops hemolytic transfusion reaction, nurse will immediately stop the transfusion and then
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Normal Saline is compatible with blood transfusion and should be run to maintain IV access after stopping the transfusion. The physician must be informed after running the NS.
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Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a patient with alcohol use disorder who is experiencing withdrawal symptoms. Which of the following medications should the nurse anticipate administering?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Lorazepam, a benzodiazepine, is used to manage alcohol withdrawal symptoms, preventing seizures and delirium. Haloperidol, fluoxetine, and lithium treat unrelated conditions.