NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Trainer Test 9 Questions
Extract:
A client taking phenelzine (Nardil) eating another client's lunch, then complaining of headache, nausea, rapid heartbeat, and vomiting.
Question 1 of 5
The nurse anticipates administering which of the following medication?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Strategy: Think about the action of each medication. (1) antianxiety; side effects include light-headedness, confusion, hypotension, palpitations (2) SSRI antidepressant; side effects include palpitation, bradycardia, nausea and vomiting (3) antiemetic; side effects include drowsiness, orthostatic hypotension (4) correct-antihypertensive; client experiencing hypertensive crisis due to ingesting tyramine; side effects include dizziness, headache, nervousness
Extract:
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is teaching a client with a new diagnosis of multiple sclerosis about interferon beta-1a (Avonex). Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Fever or flu-like symptoms are common interferon beta-1a side effects but may also indicate infection, requiring reporting. Options A, C, and D are incorrect: grapefruit juice is irrelevant, stopping the medication risks relapse, and exams are essential.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who is receiving total parenteral nutrition (TPN). Which of the following laboratory results should the nurse monitor closely?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: TPN can cause hyperglycemia and hypokalemia; monitoring potassium and glucose is critical. Options B, C, and D are less immediately relevant.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of leukemia.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A platelet count of 20,000/mm³ indicates severe thrombocytopenia, risking life-threatening bleeding in leukemia. Elevated WBC is expected, low hemoglobin is common, and normal potassium is unremarkable.
Question 5 of 5
A 22 year-old patient in a mental health lock-down unit under suicide watch appears happy about being discharged. Which of the following is probably happening?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The suicide plan may have been decided.