NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Questions Quizlet Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The client is scheduled for a Tensilon test to check for Myasthenia Gravis. Which medication should be kept available during the test?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Atropine reverses cholinergic effects during a Tensilon test.
Question 2 of 5
Which information obtained from the mother of a child with cerebral palsy correlates to the diagnosis?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Meningitis in infancy can cause neurological damage, correlating with cerebral palsy.
Question 3 of 5
The physician has ordered an injection of RhoGam for a client with blood type A negative. The nurse understands that RhoGam is given to:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: RhoGam prevents the formation of Rh antibodies in Rh-negative mothers exposed to Rh-positive fetal blood, reducing the risk of hemolytic disease in future pregnancies.
Question 4 of 5
A woman with hypothyroidism has been taking levothyroxine (Synthroid) for 5 years. She has just been prescribed warfarin (Coumadin). The nurse immediately calls the health care provider to review these orders and anticipates the physician will
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Levothyroxine increases warfarin’s anticoagulant effect, raising bleeding risk. The physician will likely order lab work (e.g., INR) to monitor and adjust warfarin dosing.
Question 5 of 5
A client with hyperthyroidism is taking lithium carbonate to inhibit thyroid hormone release. Which complaint by the client should alert the nurse to a problem with the client's medication?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Increased thirst and urination suggest lithium toxicity, which can cause diabetes insipidus-like symptoms, requiring immediate attention.