NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Questions with Answers Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a diagnosis of Parkinson's disease who is taking benztropine mesylate daily. When assessing the client, what should the nurse specifically monitor for to determine if the client is experiencing a side effect of this medication?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Urinary retention is a side effect of benztropine mesylate, an anticholinergic medication. The nurse needs to observe for dysuria, distended abdomen, voiding in small amounts, and overflow incontinence. The remaining options do not relate to this medication.
Question 2 of 5
A client with a history of type 1 diabetes is prescribed insulin aspart (NovoLog). The nurse should instruct the client to:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Insulin aspart, a rapid-acting insulin, is taken 5–10 minutes before meals for prandial coverage.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a diagnosis of Parkinson's disease who is taking benztropine mesylate daily. When assessing the client, what should the nurse specifically monitor for to determine if the client is experiencing a side effect of this medication?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Urinary retention is a side effect of benztropine mesylate, an anticholinergic medication. The nurse needs to observe for dysuria, distended abdomen, voiding in small amounts, and overflow incontinence. The remaining options do not relate to this medication.
Question 4 of 5
A client is diagnosed with pernicious anemia. The nurse reviews the client's health history for disorders involving which organ responsible for vitamin B12 absorption?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Pernicious anemia can occur in a client who has a disease involving the ileum, where vitamin B12 is absorbed. The nurse checks the client's history for small bowel disorders to detect this risk factor. The liver and the kidney are not related to impaired B12 absorption. Hepatobiliary refers to the liver and gallbladder.
Question 5 of 5
A client with a diagnosis of schizophrenia is prescribed aripiprazole (Abilify). The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following side effects?
Correct Answer: A,D
Rationale: Aripiprazole can cause weight gain and akathisia (restlessness), which the nurse should monitor.