NCLEX-RN
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Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with glaucoma. The health care provider has ordered timolol maleate. Which finding in the client's history would prompt the nurse to notify the health care provider?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Timolol, a beta-blocker, can exacerbate asthma by causing bronchoconstriction. Other conditions are not contraindications.
Question 2 of 5
A.ls with leukemia is receiving Trimetrexate. After reviewing the client's chart, the physician orders Wellcovorin (leucovorin calcium). The rationale for administering leucovorin calcium to a client receiving Trimetrexate is to:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Leucovorin calcium is given as a rescue therapy to reverse the toxic effects of trimetrexate, protecting healthy cells from damage.
Question 3 of 5
A client is being discharged on Coumadin after hospitalization for a deep vein thrombosis. The nurse recognizes that which food would be restricted while the client is on this medication?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Lettuce, especially leafy greens, is high in vitamin K, which can antagonize Coumadin's anticoagulant effect, requiring dietary restriction or monitoring.
Question 4 of 5
If the nurse is providing education to a male client who is HIV positive, which of the following information should the nurse include? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D,E
Rationale: HIV education includes condoms (
A), disclosing status (
B), monitoring symptoms (
C), healthy lifestyle (
D), and support groups (E) to manage disease and prevent transmission.
Question 5 of 5
A client has been receiving Rheumatrex (methotrexate) for severe rheumatoid arthritis. The nurse should tell the client to avoid taking:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Aspirin can increase methotrexate toxicity by reducing its renal excretion, leading to potentially severe side effects.