NCLEX-RN
Best NCLEX RN Question Bank Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease who is prescribed salmeterol (Serevent). The nurse should instruct the client to:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Salmeterol is a long-acting bronchodilator used twice daily for maintenance therapy in COPD.
Question 2 of 5
A client has just been admitted with acute delirium of unknown etiology. The client's daughter states that she is worried about her mom because she has never acted this way before. The nurse's best response is:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Discussing specific changes encourages the daughter to provide details, aiding in identifying the delirium's cause and tailoring care.
Question 3 of 5
A client with a history of renal calculi is prescribed allopurinol (Zyloprim). The nurse should instruct the client to:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Increased fluid intake prevents stone formation while taking allopurinol for uric acid stones.
Question 4 of 5
Buspirone hydrochloride is prescribed for a client diagnosed with an anxiety disorder. The nurse providing instructions should inform the client about which characteristic of this medication?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Buspirone hydrochloride is used in the management of anxiety disorders. The medication has a more favorable side effect profile than do the benzodiazepines. Dizziness, nausea, headaches, lightheadedness, and paradoxical central nervous system excitement, which generally are not major problems, are side effects of the medication. The advantages of this medication are that it is not addicting, tolerance does not develop, and it is not sedating.
Question 5 of 5
A client with a history of duodenal ulcer is taking calcium carbonate chewable tablets. The nurse monitors the client for relief of which symptom?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Calcium carbonate is used as an antacid for the relief of heartburn and indigestion. It can also be used as a calcium supplement or to bind phosphorus in the gastrointestinal tract in clients with renal failure. The remaining options are unrelated to this medication.