NCLEX-RN
Practice NCLEX RN Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The mother of a 2-year-old asks the nurse when she should schedule her son's first dental visit. The nurse's response is based on the knowledge that most children have all their deciduous teeth by:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Most children have all 20 deciduous teeth by 30 months, guiding the timing of the first dental visit.
Question 2 of 5
The doctor has prescribed Exelon (rivastigmine) for the client with Alzheimer's disease. Which side effect is most often associated with this drug?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Nausea is the most common side effect of rivastigmine, a cholinesterase inhibitor used for Alzheimer's disease.
Question 3 of 5
A home health nurse is visiting a client who is receiving diuretic therapy for congestive heart failure. Which medication places the client at risk for the development of hypokalemia?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Demadex, a loop diuretic, causes potassium loss, increasing the risk of hypokalemia, unlike potassium-sparing diuretics like Aldactone.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is preparing a client for discharge following the removal of a cataract. The nurse should tell the client to:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Avoiding bending over prevents increased intraocular pressure post-cataract surgery.
Question 5 of 5
The client has a prescription for a calcium carbonate compound to neutralize stomach acid. The nurse should assess the client for:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Calcium carbonate can cause constipation, a common side effect, due to its effect on gastrointestinal motility.