NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is preparing an adult male for a transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP). Which statement by the client indicates a need for further teaching by the nurse?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: TURP is performed transurethrally, so no external incision or dressing is needed. Other statements are correct.
Question 2 of 5
A client with a history of schizophrenia is seen in the local health clinic for medication follow-up. To maintain a therapeutic level of medication, the nurse should tell the client to avoid:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: OTC allergy medications, like antihistamines, can interact with antipsychotics, potentially reducing their effectiveness or causing side effects.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is evaluating the client's pulmonary artery pressure. The nurse is aware that this test evaluates:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A pulmonary artery catheter measures the systolic, diastolic, and mean pressures of the pulmonary artery.
Question 4 of 5
A client with schizoaffective disorder is exhibiting Parkinsonian symptoms. Which medication is responsible for the development of Parkinsonian symptoms?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Zyprexa, an antipsychotic, can cause extrapyramidal symptoms like Parkinsonism due to dopamine receptor blockade.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse knows which of the following body systems is responsible for the production of somatostatin?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Somatostatin is produced by the gastrointestinal system (e.g., pancreas and stomach) to regulate digestion and hormone release.